Saukville Community Food Pantry and Port Washington State Bank Raise More Than $60,000 For New Pantry Location

Pictured (left to right) are: James Schowalter and Mark Gierach.
After a 25-day fundraising campaign, The Saukville Community Food Pantry officially raised more than $60,000 in contributions. The donations will be placed in the food pantry’s capital fund and will lead them closer to occupancy of the former Tri-Par building at the corner of South Main Street and Green Bay Avenue.
Executive director and founder Mark Gierach shared his amazement at the way the community came together for the cause. “I’m simply beside myself. I am truly taken aback at how so many local businesses came forth to help us make this campaign a success. We’re truly blessed.”
James Schowalter, president and COO of Port Washington State Bank, echoed the enthusiasm. “There are so many wonderful families and companies that participated in this campaign. While we are happy to have spearheaded this effort with the $25,000 match, we couldn’t be where we are today and we couldn’t give what we give without local businesses.”
The Saukville Community Food Pantry wishes to thank these participating donors who contributed to the campaign:
5 Corners Dodge / Advanced Restoration / Ansay Group / Artistry Oasis / Bella Lei Salon Spa / Bonnilake Real Estate / Brian Barber / Cedar Creek Motorsports / Cedarburg Community Connection / Concordia University School of Pharmacy / Jeff and Stephanie Maves / Jiffy Overhead Door / John and Connie Ross / Johnson Configural / Lakeside Properties LLC / Master Printwear / Mel’s Charities / Mepps Lures and Sheldon Industries / Michael and Donna Scaffidi / Mile Rock Site Solutions / Mr. Mover / ReMax- Dave, Tom, and Mike Didier / Red Arrow Real Estate / Ridge Creek Realty / Sandmaster / Saukville Lions Club / Schaffer Development / Scott Bretl / Spectrum IT / The Welcome Home Team / Realty Executives / Three60 Real Estate / Today’s Dentistry / Downtown Dough / Erniesse Funeral Home / Grafton Orthodontics / Harbor City Plumbing / Newman Chevrolet / Ozaukee Home Vet / Pauline Morrison / Port Spine / Urban and Judie Braam / Vineyard Church / Women for Community Cheer.