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SUMMARY 
Established by a small group of concerned 
citizens in 1985, the Hayward Community 
Food Shelf’s mission is “ to provide food for 
those in need in an efficient, compassion-
ate, and non-judgmental manner.” 
Since its creation, the need in our community 
has continued to increase.  We now provide 
assistance to approximately 300 families each 
month.  Those families represent approxi-
mately 700 individuals.  Annually, HCFS 
serves approximately 700 different families 
representing approximately 2,000 individuals. 
HCFS or the Shelf, as it is commonly known, 
is a 501(c)(3) non -profit organization  and 
therefore, all donations may be tax deductible 
depending on your personal situation. 
Our operation is funded solely by donations 
from individuals, businesses, and organiza-
tions.  No government funds are received, but 
we do distribute government commodities.   
Our operation is 100% volunteer operated .  
No volunteer receives any financial compen-
sation for his/her efforts or contributions.  
Therefore, all donations are used to provide 
food to those in need in our community and 
cover any operational costs. 
HCFS is a non -discriminatory organization 
dedicated to reducing hunger in Sawyer Coun-
ty, Birchwood, Cable, Springbrook, and Stone 
Lake. 
 
Working to reduce 
hunger in 
Sawyer County 
& 
adjacent communities 
HAYWARD  
COMMUNITY  
FOOD  
SHELF  
Hayward Community Food Shelf 
PO Box 779 
Hayward, WI 54843-0779 
H C F S  
Located at 
16216W Hwy 63 
Hayward, WI 
 
website: www.haywardfoodshelf.net 
email: [EMAIL] 
715-634-HCFS(4237) 
US Highway 63 South 
HCFS 
Hayward 
High  
School 
Downtown 
Hayward 
Greenwood  Lane 
County Hill Road 
Trego 
Greenwood 
Cemetery 
 
OPEN EVERY MONDAY & 
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 
(except holidays) 
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 
 
Revised & Board approved 5/13/20 
 
Marshfield 
Clinic 
N 
 
Ramer 
 
ReStore

DONORS 
HCFS gratefully accepts both financial and food 
donations.  Since we are a 501(c)(3) organization, 
all donations may be tax deductible.  Thank you 
notes are sent for all donations of $10 or more.  
Receipts are provided, on request, for smaller cash 
or food donations. 
Through our affiliation with Feed My People, Sec-
ond Harvest Heartland, and Feeding America, we 
can stretch your donated dollars to assist more 
clients. 
FOOD DONATIONS: We accept non -
perishable food donations.  In addition to bringing 
food donations to the Shelf during our regular 
hours of operation, donations may be dropped off 
at Marketplace Foods in Hayward.  Additionally, 
many local churches, organizations and businesses 
have periodic collections for the Shelf.  Please 
check directly with them for more information. 
FINANCIAL DONATIONS: Checks and cash 
donations may be dropped off at the Shelf during 
our hours of operation or mailed to HCFS.  We 
are also able to accept securities. 
AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS: Automatic depos-
its from your checking or savings account are also 
welcomed.  Please contact Frandsen Bank for de-
tails. 
ELECTRONIC DONATIONS: Donations 
may also be made through our website using a 
credit card.  This secure method is provided fee -
free by Frandsen Bank & Trust.  Our website is 
www.haywardfoodshelf.net. 
VOLUNTEERS 
All volunteers give freely of their time and en-
ergy to assist our clients.  No compensation is 
given to any HCFS volunteer, director or of-
ficer. 
This hard -working group performs all duties 
necessary to keep the Shelf operating smoothly 
and efficiently.  A wide variety of talents and 
skills are needed to keep the Shelf in good 
working order.  If you are interested in volun-
teering regularly, or on an occasional basis, 
please contact us. 
CLIENTS 
Any person living in Sawyer County, Birchwood, 
Cable, Springbrook or Stone Lake is eligible to 
receive assistance from the Hayward Community 
Food Shelf (also known as HCFS or the Shelf).  
The requirements are that a Social Security number 
for each individual seeking assistance be provided 
annually along with proof of residency for the 
family.  First -time clients do not need an 
appointment, but verification with a Social Security 
card or other legal document containing the 
number, along with current mail, is required.  
HCFS IS OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M. — 12:00 
NOON EVERY MONDAY AND THE FIRST 
SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, EXCEPT FOR 
HOLIDAYS.  All changes to our regular hours of 
operation are posted at our building and on our 
Facebook page. 
Individuals receive a three -day  supply of food.  
Every attempt is made to provide the ingredients 
for well -balanced meals.  Government 
commodities are also being distributed to 
qualifying families. 
Clients may receive food assistance one time each 
month.  Some clients receive assistance only once a 
year, while others need assistance more frequently. 
Twenty-six percent (26%) of our clients are 
children, forty -nine percent (49%) are adults 
between the ages of 18 and 59, and twenty -five 
percent (25%) are 60 or older. Our clients come 
from a wide variety of situations and all need food 
assistance. Our average family size is 2.5 
individuals. 
One in seven Sawyer County residents is currently 
considered food insecure.  
SPECIAL PROGRAMS 
BIRTHDAY BAGS:  Birthday bags are given to 
children ages 3 to 9 during their birthday 
month, if requested. 
FOOD 4 K IDS:  This year-round program pro-
vides weekend meals to participating children 
who attend any Hayward Public School, any 
LCO School, or St. Francis Mission School. 
FOOD 4 S ENIORS:  Emergency bags of food 
are provided in conjunction with the Sawyer 
County Senior Resource Center’s Meals on 
Wheels Program. 
FOOD 4 T RANSITION:  Emergency bags of 
food are provided to the Sawyer County Sher-
iff’s Department for distribution as they deem 
appropriate. 
HOLIDAY MEALS:  An extra meal is given in 
November to help families celebrate a holiday.  
Those who don’t come in November may re-
ceive it in December. 
SUMMER PICNIC:  In addition to regular food 
given to clients, ingredients for an end -of-the 
summer picnic are usually distributed in Au-
gust.