Our Mission Statement

The Good Will Place provides food and a limited number of other necessities for daily living for needy families living in the area, and acts as a referral agent when unable to provide items or services necessary to meet existing needs. It also provides opportunities for volunteers to exercise responsible Christian discipleship.

Services and Guidelines

1. If you live in the Area of Service (54301 and 54302 zip codes) you are welcome to come once a month for food, commodities, clothing, etc.
2. At The Good Will Place our pantry hours are from 9:00 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday with the possible exception of the weeks of Christmas and New Years. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Please respect these hours. We will begin on time and we will end on time (so please do not be late).
3. You will be asked for identification that has your current/correct address. We need a telephone bill or other form of ID to verify address. It is necessary to supply a phone number, your own or someone's who will take a message for you. We will need to know the names and birth dates of everyone in the household. Please bring a birth certificate or photo I.D. Birth certificates or other verification of birth dates for all children in the household are required.
4. A nurse is available and on duty to talk with you, to take blood pressure, and to make referrals.
5. We are unable to drive people home from the pantry.
6. We reserve the right to refuse to serve you if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
7. You are responsible for getting your groceries, etc. home. Wagons may be checked out with the surrender of I.D., but must be returned before 11:30 a.m.

Special Services We Offer

• Household items
• Bed linens, towels, blankets
• Large selection of clothing and shoes, etc.
• Baby food, clothes, toys, and accessories for children
• During the months of November through March winter outer wear is available.
• Blood pressure screening is done every Tuesday by a nurse. This is a FREE service.
• We have interpreters for our Spanish speaking clients.
• A wide variety of USDA Commodities are available to clients in and outside our area. The food items are varied and the clients choose what they need.

Our Record of Service

In 2010 we served 6,720 adults and children from 1,805 households. We also supply food to the Howe Resource Center and the Transitional Living Program of Family Services.

Our Location

The Good Will Place is located in the Ziemer Building of First United Methodist Church. Enter the entrance at 522 Doty Street between Madison and Monroe Streets.

Our Hours of Service

The Good Will Place food pantry is open from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. every Tuesday, with possible exception of the week of Christmas and New Years. Doors open at 9 a.m. Please respect the hours of our Food Pantry.