Port Washington, WI — A community food drive honoring a fallen deputy is collecting donations to support local families.
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the Adam J. Hartwig Memorial and the sheriff’s office are hosting a food drive benefiting The Food Pantry, Inc. of Port Washington as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of Deputy Adam Hartwig’s End of Watch.
Officials say the drive aims to fill donation barrels with shelf-stable food and household items to help local residents experiencing food insecurity.
Donations are being accepted through Wednesday, March 18, at 4 p.m. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office lobby at 1201 S. Spring Street in Port Washington.
Organizers say the pantry is especially in need of shelf-stable foods and household goods, including:
- Hamburger Helper and boxed dinners
- Canned meats and canned yams
- Pie filling and cake mixes
- Canned frosting
- Boxed potatoes and cereal
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Shaped pasta
- Pinto, black, and garbanzo beans
- Vegetable oil and condiments
- Kleenex tissues and body wash
- Jam, jelly, pudding, and Jell-O mixes
According to organizers, every donation helps stock pantry shelves while honoring Hartwig’s legacy of service and commitment to the community.
The sheriff’s office is encouraging residents to clean out pantry shelves or pick up a few extra items while shopping to help support local families.
For many commuters, students, and working families, the food pantry provides an important resource when grocery costs rise.
Officials say community support during the final days of the drive can make a significant difference for households in need across the Port Washington area.
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