Community Food Resource
FAQ's
Who is able to receive food?
DeForest Area School District residents.
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Do I need to live in DeForest to get food?
Yes, Mission Nutrition DeForest is availabe to residents in the DeForest Area School District.
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Senior Shopping days are reserved for Senior citizens age 60 and over. Ideal for 1-2 senior household.
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How do I get food at a Drive Thru distrubution?
You arrive between 4:45 and 5:50 PM. We start distrubution at 5 PM. You stay in your car and line up when cones and volunteers direct you to. You either fill out a form while in your car, or you may print it at home and bring with you. Cars remain in line and move up to a "loading" zone directly in front of our building. Volunteers will load your trunk or truck bed with prepacked boxes and bags of food and other items.
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Where are you located (Google Maps)
Located at 691 South Main Street in DeForest Wisconsin, at the south end of the DeForest Towne Center.
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What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring an ID with current address stating you reside in the DeForest Area School District.. We require basic demographics and contact information on a one-time sign-up form (done from your car on a clipboard, or inside at the desk).
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Do I need to provide my income proof to receive food?
No. We ask that you self-declare you are within the TEFAP guidelines (noted here). You will not be denied food either way.
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Drive Thru Pantry is on the First 4 Tuesdays of the month
Drive Thru Food Distribution 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Senior Shopping is the First & Third Friday of the month
Guests aged 60 & older, choice shop inside 10:00 AM – 12:00 (Noon)
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Are you open during poor weather?
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When and where can I drop off non-perishable food donations?
Anytime in the securable food donation lockers located at the front door.
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What if I have a large or perishable donation to make?
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Do you offer delivery at this time?
No. If you are interested in leading, coordinating, and executing a delivery program, please get in touch with us.
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Can someone else pick up food for me?
If you are registered and have a number, have the driver bring the card with them. If the person picking would like food as well, they will have to sign up for their family.
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I'm a Senior and do not drive, how can I arrange a ride?
