Rhinelander Area Food Pantry’s annual Spring Challenge is underway

The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) is challenging local residents to contribute to the annual Spring Challenge. Two local families, who wish to remain anonymous, have agreed once again to make a partial match for all donations or pledges received from March 1 through April 30.

The 2026 Spring Challenge marks the 21st anniversary of RAFP and over 10 million pounds of food distributed to our community. RAFP currently serves over 1,100 households and in the past year provided 37,000 meals to children in our community. Donations can be lower during this time of year, so your help is greatly appreciated.

Guy Hansen, RAFP board chair, said, “We are excited to announce this year’s annual Spring Challenge. Remember, donations may include cash, checks and food items (valued at $1 per item or pound) and will be counted if received during March and April.”

RAFP’s current most-needed items can be found on their website, www.rhinelanderareafoodpantry.org.

Giving during the RAFP Spring Challenge is an excellent way to make your donation go farther and provide even more help to area families in need.

To help the food pantry with the annual RAFP Spring Challenge, monetary donations can be made to Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, PO Box 1306, Rhinelander, WI 54501.  Food items may be dropped off at the food pantry at 627 Coon Street from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.rhinelanderareafoodpantry.org or call 715-369-7237.