Nourishing neighbors.
Building community.
We Share Food Pantry Inc. provides nutritious food and warm welcome to families across Rice Lake and Barron County, Wisconsin. No appointments, no judgment, no income test — just food on the table when your family needs it most.
- Meals / yr
- 1.1M+
- Families
- 3,800
- Volunteers
- 200+
Our mission
Food is a right. Dignity is non-negotiable.
For nearly three decades, We Share Food Pantry has served families across Rice Lake and the surrounding Barron County area. We believe no neighbor should choose between groceries and rent, between dinner and medicine. Our work is rooted in dignity: every guest who walks through our door is met with respect, real choice in what they take home, and a sincere welcome from people who are glad to see them.
How we help
From weekly walk-in distribution to our Weekend Backpack Program for kids, we meet families where they are.
Get food assistance
Walk in during open hours. No appointment, no income test, no judgment. We will help you find what your family needs.
Learn how it works →Programs for every age
Weekend Backpack for kids, senior nutrition boxes, mobile pantries, and holiday meals — all built around real community needs.
Explore programs →Volunteer with us
Sort, pack, drive, greet, garden, lead. Volunteer shifts range from one hour to a full day, with meaningful work for nearly every ability.
Join the team →Your support
$1 becomes 4 meals through our wholesale partnerships.
Every dollar you give goes further at the pantry than it does at the grocery store. Through regional food bank partnerships, we turn $20 into 80 meals for our neighbors.
In our community
The neighbors we serve
Hunger has a face — many faces. Every box of food we distribute reaches a real family navigating real circumstances.
Voices from our community
“I came in scared the first time. I left feeling like part of a family. Now I volunteer every Tuesday.”
— Maria, pantry guest turned volunteer
“My grandkids never miss a Friday backpack. That program is the reason our weekends work.”
— Linda, grandmother of three
“Our business has donated for ten years. The team is exceptional and the dollars genuinely stretch.”
— Local business partner
From the blog
All articles →Healthy Meals on a Budget: A Family Guide
Stretch your grocery dollars without sacrificing nutrition with these family-tested strategies.
Read article →Reducing Food Waste at Home: 12 Habits That Work
Households throw out nearly a third of the food they buy. Here is how to keep more of it on your table.
Read article →Volunteer Spotlight: How Nancy Built Friday Distribution
From card tables to a thriving Friday distribution, Nancy's story is one of quiet, steady leadership.
Read article →Find us in Rice Lake
We Share Food Pantry serves Rice Lake and surrounding Barron County communities. Walk in during open hours — no appointment needed.
We Share Food Pantry Inc.PO BOX 54
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7866
info@wesfp.org
Stay in touch
One short email a month with stories, volunteer needs, and ways to help. No spam, ever.