Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # People's Table A community food pantry and collective in Milwaukee ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://peoples-table.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Events](https://peoples-table.org/news-and-events/) - Stay updated on People’s Table news, events, and partnerships. See how our Milwaukee food pantry is working with the community to build lasting change. - [New Hope Center Featured in Hunger Task Force Series](https://peoples-table.org/2024/02/new-hope-center-featured-in-hunger-task-force-series/) - [11 Winners of Food Waste Reduction Grants](https://peoples-table.org/2025/02/11-winners-of-food-waste-reduction-grants/) - [City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office Resources](https://peoples-table.org/2025/08/city-of-milwaukee-environmental-collaboration-office-resources/) ## Pages - [Home](https://peoples-table.org/) - Find free food and support at People’s Table, a community food pantry and collective in Milwaukee helping families thrive through connection and care. - [Donate](https://peoples-table.org/donate/) - Make a lasting impact in Milwaukee. Donate to People's Table to help families with food, resources, and long-term community support. - [Volunteer](https://peoples-table.org/volunteer/) - Make a difference in Milwaukee. Volunteer with People's Table in our food programs, events, and community initiatives. - [Partners](https://peoples-table.org/about/partners/) - We are grateful for the partners who support People's Table with food, funding, and shared purpose to help families across Milwaukee. - [Locations](https://peoples-table.org/locations/) - Looking for food assistance on Milwaukee’s south side? Find free groceries, support, and community at People’s Table. See how to visit and get involved. - [About Us](https://peoples-table.org/about/) - Learn how People's Table delivers food assistance in Milwaukee while building community connections and long-term neighborhood stability. - [Need Food?](https://peoples-table.org/need-food/) - Need food today? Visit People's Table, a community-based food pantry providing free groceries. View our hours and review the necessary items to bring. - [Collectives](https://peoples-table.org/collectives/) - Discover Food Collectives, a unique community food center model by People's Table in Milwaukee. Neighbors work together for free food, support, and connection. - [Contact](https://peoples-table.org/contact/) - EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) PhoneMessage(Required) Submit - [Thank you for contacting us about volunteer opportunities](https://peoples-table.org/volunteer/thank-you-for-contacting-us-about-volunteer-opportunities/) - [Thanks for contacting us.](https://peoples-table.org/contact/thanks-for-contacting-us/) ## Team Members - [Halea Fields](https://peoples-table.org/team-member/halea-fields/) - I hold a Bachelor’s in English from UW-Milwaukee, where I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health. My background includes internships with UWM’s Center for Water Policy, Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office, and UWM’s Office of Sustainability, experiences that shape my approach to communications and food security. - [Steve Pollock](https://peoples-table.org/team-member/steve-pollock/) - I hold a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin and have been a licensed pharmacist for more than 40 years. My career includes 3 years in retail pharmacy and over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, from research to executive management. I also earned an MBA from Western Michigan University. - [Patty Metropulos](https://peoples-table.org/team-member/patty-metropulos/) - My passion is ensuring equitable access to the resources people need to lead vibrant, healthy lives. I believe deeply in the healing power of social connections, physical movement, the outdoors, and nutritious food. Most recently, I served as CEO of Kathy’s House before starting a consulting firm to help vital community organizations scale and grow. - [Yamiles Peddicord Delgado](https://peoples-table.org/team-member/yamiles-peddicord-delgado/) - My career in social services has spanned many areas, but my focus has always been on empowering others. I bring a trauma-informed approach to my work at People’s Table, helping bridge the gap for individuals and families with diverse, intersectional needs. - [Jack Bolog](https://peoples-table.org/team-member/jack-bolog/) - I love this city and the people who live here with me. I first came to Milwaukee in pursuit of a for-profit career but was inspired by community leaders working to address food insecurity and poverty. Their example led me to join the effort and dedicate myself to building a stronger, more supportive community. ## Events - [Inaugural "Tee Off Against Hunger" Golf Outing](https://peoples-table.org/event/inaugural-tee-off-against-hunger-golf-outing/) - 4-Person Team Scramble Charity Golf Fundraising Event Swing into action at our inaugural charity golf outing to help the Jim Luther New Hope Center Food Pantry & Cooperative Programs combat hunger today while empowering individuals towards lasting food security! Your participation includes a fantastic day of golf, delicious food and beverages throughout the event, and ## Timeline Stories - [Pantry Re-Named Jim Luther New Hope Center](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/pantry-re-named-jim-luther-new-hope-center/) - The St. Hyacinth Food Pantry becomes a 501(c)3 organization and is renamed the Jim Luther New Hope Center in remembrance of the Pantry’s long-serving founding director. - [Food Collective Program Launches](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/food-collective-program-launches/) - The Pantry begins its first Food Collective Program (formerly known as Food Co-op Program). - [St. Hyacinth Food Pantry Opens](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/history-of-the-peoples-table/) - With help from the Diocese, Father Bob Staffater opened the St. Hyacinth Food Pantry. The Pantry had humble beginnings in its food and nursing ministry. Suburban Catholic Churches supported the Pantry’s formation, including Lumen Christi, St. Anthony’s on the Lake, and St. John Vianney. St. Hyacinth Food Pantry operated for the public once per week, - [Social Work Services Added in Partnership with Catholic Charities](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/139/) - [Clothing Ministry Begins; Walk-in Freezer Donated by Harley-Davidson Museum](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/140/) - [Service Expanded to Twice Per Week](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/service-is-expanded-to-two-times-per-week/) - [People's Table Name & Branding is Introduced](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/peoples-table-name-branding-is-introduced/) - The Jim Luther New Hope Center is rebranded as People’s Table. The change in name was to better communicate our mission and story: We are a place for all people. We all "have a seat at the table". We are a place to gather for food, community, and support. Our organization continually improves its programming - [The Pantry Opens Second Food Collective Program](https://peoples-table.org/cool_timeline/the-pantry-opens-second-food-collective-program/) ## Categories - [Press](https://peoples-table.org/category/press/) - [Events](https://peoples-table.org/category/events/)