WHAT IS FREEZIN' FOR HUNGER?
"Freezin for Hunger" began in 2006 by a local police officer, Tim Probst, to raise awareness of the issue of hunger and homelessness in our community. Tim camped out in front of the YMCA on a very cold winter night. People came by throughout the night with their donations (monetary, food and other items). The proceeds assisted with the Food Pantry of Waukesha County's goal to provide food to approximately 5,000 Waukesha County residents each month.

Tim raised $1,000 and one ton (approximately 2,000 lbs) of food in 2006. Last year $6,000 and over two+ tons of food were raised. Our goal this year is to again have 20+ campers, raise $12,000 and four+ tons in food. Please help us reach our goal once again!

HOW CAN I HELP?
*Have your company sponsor the "Freezin' for Hunger" project. Be recognized with this great cause.

*Individually sponsor a "camper" with money, food or toiletries during "Freezin' for Hunger." Campers will be camped outside the Lowell Park Shelter for up to 18 hours. Sponsor a camper per hour to raise money, food and other needed items. Or sponsor a camper with a flad donation for their efforts.

*Become a camper - spend the night, stay for afew hours or stay as long as you can. Get sponsored and help the community. Donated gift bags will be given to all campers.

*Bring your donations to the campers outside the Lowell Picnic Shelter.

*Start a food drive at your company and drop off items to the campers, the Food Pantry or arrange for someone to pick them up for you.

*Donate Early! - Bring your donations to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Attn: "Freezin' for Hunger" (215 W. North Street, Waukesha). Remember donations are tax deductible!

DONATION IDEAS
*Monetary Donations
*Food Donations, such as: Canned food such as soup, cereal, mac & cheese, meat, vegetables, chips, hot chocolate, etc.
*Baby needs such as: Diapers, Formula, Baby wipes, etc.
*Toiletries such as: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
*Other Ideas such as: cleaning supplies, gift certificates to food stores, etc.

Click here to download "How I would like to help!" form

For more information, please contact:
Karen Tredwell, WaukeshaPantry@tds.net
Mary Baer, baerkramp@hotmail.com
Tim Probst, timothyaprobst@yahoo.com
Dawn Hagenau, Dawn.Hagenau@jannsen.com



To benefit the Food Pantry of Waukesha County