Port Washington's food pantry executive director says new space will 'service the whole person'

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — The Food Pantry Inc. in Port Washington has completed its move to a new location on Grand Avenue, expanding to a facility four to five times larger than its previous church basement space.

The new facility, housed in a former medical clinic on Grand Avenue, features a grocery store-style layout where clients can walk through aisles and select items they need. The new location is ready in time for the holiday season, with the pantry estimating a 20 percent increase in clients since the move.

Executive Director Marcia Nosko said the organization is focused on "servicing the whole person, versus just providing food."

The organization plans to expand beyond food distribution to include comprehensive community services. Future additions will include health check-ups a