The first USDA Farmers to Families Food Box distribution in Kewaunee County of 2021 is next Thursday. Kewaunee County Food Pantry President Ken Marquardt estimates that 500 boxes will be available for families in need. The last event in December saw 500 boxes handed out within two hours. Marquardt explains the distribution of the boxes, which will include meat, cheese, milk, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
The Farmers to Families Food Boxes are available to anyone in Kewaunee County with a four-box limit per vehicle. No registration is needed, and pickup will start at 10 am on February 25 until all boxes are gone. The Kewaunee County Food Pantry is located at 1528 Sunset Avenue near the Algoma Industrial Park.
