Tomte's Food Pantry
within the Scandinavia Public Library
Visit the Pantry
Tomte’s Little Free Pantry is for anyone who feels they aren’t able to put food on their table. We require no registration, income limits, or checkouts. We request that you only take items when and if you truly need the food.
Open during library hours:
Mon. & Tues. : 1 – 6 p.m.
Thurs. : 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri. : 1 – 6 p.m.
Sat. : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Find more information about other food pantries, housing assistance, counseling, or job search assistance on the Waupaca-area Community Resource list.
Get Involved With the Pantry
The only way our pantry gets stocked is with the help of our Scandinavia neighbors. Families in need often come in once a week, so keeping these shelves stocked is super important. Let’s feed our neighbors!
Learn more about how you could help out below:
If you want to make a monetary donation, please leave it with the staff member at the circulation desk.
Checks can be written to the Scandinavia Public Library with Little Free Pantry in the memo line. Funds will be used to purchase items that are most needed.
We are accepting donations of unexpired non-perishables. Please bring donations to the circulation desk to be distributed.
Nonperishable:
Canned Fruit & Vegetables
Soup-Canned & Dry
Meat-Canned & Pouch
Rice Mixes
Granola Bars
Nuts & Dried Fruits
Jerky
Bread
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Pasta & Sauces
Cereal/ Oatmeal
Crackers, Chips & Pretzels
Boxed Meals
Popcorn
Bottled Water
Hygiene:
Toothbrush/Paste
Shampoo/Conditioner
Bar Soap
Feminine Products
Hand Soap
Band Aids
Wrapped Plastic ware
Garbage Bags
Toilet Paper
Lip Balm