Operation HELP

10/22/2026

🌱 Growing Together—and celebrating the people who make it possible!

Operation HELP’s first annual Volunteer Picnic brought volunteers and board members together at The Farm at Camp St. Croix to celebrate the time, talents, and treasure they share to support our St. Croix Valley neighbors.

Our “Growing Together” theme came to life as featured speaker and Farm Director Anna Franti shared how The Farm grows and donates fresh produce to Fresh Harvest Pantry—a wonderful example of community collaboration in action! 🥕💚

To our volunteers, board members, and community partners: thank you for helping kindness take root and our community thrive.

10/15/2026

Congratulations to St. Croix Valley Food Bank on your move into your new facility! 🎉

Operation HELP is grateful for our partnership and excited to see how your expanded capacity will help nourish even more neighbors throughout Western Wisconsin. We look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen our communities! 💚

10/15/2026

Helping hands, caring hearts! 💚 Thank you to WESTconsin Credit Union for volunteering at Operation HELP’s Fresh Market Pantry this week. Your time and teamwork help keep our neighbors nourished and our community strong!

09/11/2026

🥦 It’s veggie season!!

Did you know Fresh Harvest accepts drop-by donations? If your gardens are overflowing and you’re looking to share, we will happily accept any fruits or veggies!

Our donation hours are as follows:
🫛Monday: 10-2
🥒Tuesday: 3-7
🍅Thursday: 3-7
🌽Friday: 10-2

🥕1830 Hanley Rd., Hudson - you can find us at the back end of the parking lot 😊

09/01/2026

Operation HELP’s Resource Center and Fresh Harvest Pantry will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen for our regular hours on Tuesday, September 8. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday!

08/04/2026

So great to have resources like FFEN - Foundation for Essential Needs supporting food security programs like Fresh Harvest Pantry in western Wisconsin! Hudson Area Backpack Program

One pantry. One day. Double the options.

Learn how Fresh Harvest Food Pantry went from 47 shelf-stable items to 94 — same backstock, reorganized shopping space and more choices.

This is what FFEN's on-site assessments look like in action.
Checkout the story and before and after photos here: https://ffen.org/blog/how-one-pantry-rethought-its-shelves/

08/03/2026

July stats are in - summer has been busy here at Operation HELP! This was our highest serving month in the pantry with 643 unique households; translating to 643 households utilizing our services at least once.

Items to HELP:
⭐️ Canned Fruit
⭐️ Condiments
⭐️ Sugar and Oil

07/21/2026

Yesterday Saint Patrick Parish, The Catholic Community of Hudson, WI brought in 99 boxes of ‘fun cereal’ to stock our shelves with something a little different! A huge thank you to their congregation for all they do to support the community and students of Hudson through their donation efforts 🥣 ☀️

07/10/2026

The June stats are in; so far this was our busiest month of 2026! Summers can be busy and hectic, we're here to help☀️

Pantry Hours:
Monday & Friday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 3 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday: Curbside and Delivery

07/09/2026

💙 Visiting Operation HELP for the first time? We're glad you're here.

If you're feeling nervous, you're not alone. Our goal is to make your visit as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

• You'll be treated with kindness and respect. Our caring staff and volunteers are here to listen, support, and help—never to judge.

• Your privacy matters. We understand that asking for help can be difficult, and we are committed to treating every conversation with dignity and confidentiality.

• We're here to help bridge the gap. Whether you need food, diapers, hygiene items, pet food, or other resources, we'll work with you to understand your needs and connect you with available support.

Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. At Operation HELP, you'll find neighbors helping neighbors. 💙

📍 Resource Center Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening: 4:00–6:00 p.m.