Support Hope on the Block
Every dollar goes
directly to your neighbors.
Hope on the Block runs on community generosity. Whether you give $10 or $250, your contribution keeps the pantries stocked, the meals hot, and the garden growing.
Choose how you want to help.
There's no wrong way to donate. Pick what works best for you — every form of giving makes a real difference.
Make a Monetary Donation
Cash donations give us the flexibility to purchase exactly what's needed, when it's needed — from pantry supplies to Friday Meal ingredients to garden equipment.
Donate Now →Shop the FDL Pantry Wishlist
Items ship directly to the Fond du Lac pantry. Our Amazon Wishlist is kept current with what we need most right now — takes about two minutes.
Open FDL Wishlist →Shop the North FDL Wishlist
Same idea, separate pantry. Items from this list ship directly to our North Fond du Lac location at the Spillman Public Library.
Open North FDL Wishlist →Sponsor a Friday Meal
Give $250 and we'll handle everything for one Friday — shopping, cooking, and serving about 80 meals. Your gift feeds a full week of neighbors.
Sponsor a Week →Donate Supplies Directly
Prefer to shop yourself? Drop off food and hygiene items at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Fridays between 3pm-5pm, or at either pantry location 24/7. See the full accepted items list below.
See Accepted Items →What your donation does.
What we can and can't accept.
If you're shopping yourself or organizing a supply drive, here's the full list of what we stock — and what we're not able to accept, for safety and food-handling reasons.
✓ Accepted Items
- Non-perishable food items
- Whole, uncut fresh fruit or vegetables
- Plastic bottled drinks or reusable water bottles
- Winter hats, gloves, and scarves
- Hand warmers
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash, soap, and lotion
- Deodorant
- Menstrual health products
- Diapers and wipes
- Tissue packages
- First aid bandages
- Chapstick
- Combs, brushes, and hair ties
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Backpacks in decent condition (FDL pantry only)
- Dog or cat food (please label clearly)
✗ Please Do Not Donate
- Foods requiring temperature control (leftovers, dairy, opened containers)
- Fruit or vegetables that have been cut, sliced, diced, or processed
- Expired or unmarked food items
- Over-the-counter or prescription medications
- Clothing (please direct to a local thrift store)
- Alcohol
Where to bring physical donations.
🍽️ Friday Drop-Off
Cathedral of St. Paul
51 W. Division St., Fond du Lac
Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Great option if you're dropping off while the Friday Meal is being prepared. Smaller donations welcome.
🛒 FDL Pantry
Advocap Building (North Side)
19 W. 1st St., Fond du Lac
24/7 — any time
Drop items directly into the pantry whenever it's convenient. No need to call ahead.
🛒 North FDL Pantry
Spillman Public Library
719 Wisconsin Ave., North Fond du Lac
24/7 — any time
Drop items directly into the pantry whenever it's convenient. No need to call ahead.
Have a larger donation?
For bulk supply drives, large donations, custom shipping arrangements, or if you'd like a receipt for your records — email us at hopeontheblockfdl@gmail.com and we'll coordinate a handoff that works for you.
Your gift goes straight to the community.
Registered Nonprofit
Hope on the Block is a registered 501(c)(3). Your monetary donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 92-1048256.
100% Local
Every dollar and every item donated stays in Fond du Lac County — going directly to pantries, meals, and the garden.
Community-Run
Hope on the Block is powered by volunteers and neighbors — not a large administrative structure. Your gift goes far.
Receipts Available
Need a donation receipt for your records or taxes? Email us and we'll get one to you promptly.
Ready to make a difference?
Every contribution — big or small — keeps this community fed, stocked, and supported.
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