Food Assistance

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Provides food to pantries, meal sites, and shelters. Couleecap acts as an Emergency Food Organization handling the distribution of TEFAP food to pantries in the four county area.

Download a list of area TEFAP supported food pantries.

USDA-FNS Employment and Service Delivery Statement

Eligibility - must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Income guidelines

Size of Family Unit	185 Percent of Poverty
1	$23,606
2	$31,894
3	$40,182
4	$48,470
5	$56,758
6	$65,046
7	$73,334
8	$81,622

Couleecap Operated Food Pantries

​Couleecap Bargain Boutique and Food Pantry
200 E. Blackhawk St., Prairie du Chien, WI  53821
Hours: Monday - Friday
​10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Jann Sturmer
Ph: 608.326.2463

​Couleecap Monroe County Food Pantry
217 North Black River Street, Sparta, WI  54656
Hours: Monday and Thursday
​10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Stephanie Rahr
Ph: 608.424.4187

Food Pantry Most Need Items

I don't get much from social security, so this is a big help." -Couleecap participant

This program helped me in my time of need when it came to providing food for my kids." -Couleecap participant

The food shelf really helps get us by - when living paycheck to little paycheck! Thank you!" -Couleecap participant