June 23rd marks a milestone for the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department, and they’re celebrating by giving back to others. Chief Chris Hecht says there are plans for a hot dog and brat event to help support area food pantries. The department will be hosting a soft open house where residents can trade a non-perishable food item for a meal. With school lunch programs and the Door County Meals Cooperative wrapping up, a pantry network is stepping up to help meet demand. Hecht says there are four primary churches involved, but some have more restrictive schedules than others.
Stella Maris Catholic Church in Fish Creek and Shepherd of the Bay are also taking part. Hecht noted that the pantries are being hit hard causing a significant drain of supplies.