“It is our pleasure to be a part of your wonderful work,” shared Susan Dilday, Trustee of the Joan M. Wismer Foundation. “I am really impressed with the efficiency and sensitivity of your operation.”

This impactful foundation has supported our work over the last 1½ years providing as many as 450,000 meals to families, children and seniors in our region.

Established in 2001, the Joan M. Wismer Foundation dedicates itself to improving and enriching the lives of youth and adults in the U.S. and abroad. Joan learned the value of service and charity from her parents who, “believed that generosity is its own reward and a generous person is twice blessed.”

“There are so many choices,” said Barbara, overcome by the variety of healthy food offered at our food shelf.

She thought the entry area into our distribution center, set up with five totes, was the extent of our food shelf. She was so surprised to see our set up with such a variety, including  fresh fruits and vegetables.

Barbara and her four young children just moved into new housing and didn’t have food at home in the past two days. She was so appreciative for all that our volunteers offered and placed in her shopping cart.

“Everybody’s so nice here,” she said tearing up.

Together, we’re able to feed families like Barbara’s. You ensure a variety of healthy and nutritious food and we provide compassionate volunteers to support her needs.