Flood severely damages Jewish Community Pantry

The Jewish Community Pantry building was severely damaged by more than four feet of water as a result of last week's storm and is closed for an undetermined period of time. The Pantry is located at 3033 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, one of the lowest lying streets in the area.

All contents of the pantry were lost and all services have ceased at this time. The pantry is actively searching for an alternative site in the 53210 zip code or surrounding area. The pantry serves over 1,500 people every month.

The Jewish Community Pantry is part of the Emergency Pantry Network of the Hunger Task Force and co-sponsored by the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and Women's Division of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. The Pantry has been serving the needs of the community since 1976.

Individuals in need are advised to call "211" (IMPACT) for alternative sites and services.

Donations and inquiries including alternative business site for the Pantry should be directed to:

Dorene Paley, Community Services Director

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

C/O Jewish Community Pantry

6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

For additional information please contact Dorene Paley, Community Services Director, at

dpaley@jccmilwaukee.org or at (414)967-8217.