Stepping Stones of Dunn County

11/05/2026

🦃 Help us share the warmth of a holiday meal with our neighbors in need!

Stepping Stones of Dunn County is hosting our annual Turkey Fundraiser, and we need your support to ensure everyone in our community can enjoy a special holiday dinner.

Every donation helps put a meal on a local family's table. We are accepting monetary donations directly online.

Help Stepping Stones of Dunn County feed our community! Donate to our Turkey Fundraiser and provide holiday meals for families in need.

11/04/2026

**POP UP PANTRY SCHEDULE, NOVEMBER 2026**

11/02/2026

🎒 Help our neighbors on the street stay safe, organized, and mobile.

We are requesting community members to support individuals experiencing homelessness in our community through Stepping Stones of Dunn County. For someone living on the street, a durable backpack is an absolute lifeline—it is their closet, their pantry, medications, and personal belongings.

What We Need:
• New or gently used, sturdy backpacks (heavy-duty zippers, and water-resistant materials are highly preferred).
• Large capacities or hiking backpacks are incredibly helpful for day-to-day survival.

Drop-Off Information:
• Where: Bring your donations directly to Stepping Stones of Dunn County at 1602 Stout Rd, Menomonie, WI.

10/30/2026

Due to staffing constraints, our offices will be closing early today at 1 pm. The Food Pantry will still be open 10am - 1 pm.

10/29/2026

Sorority Phi Upsilon Omicron from UW Stout donated birthday bags to the food pantry! Thank you to these young leaders for being so giving as we head into the colder season. If you use our pantry and it is your birthday, be sure to let the receptionist know so we can help celebrate.

10/28/2026

Huge shoutout to the amazing team at Semi Correct Services 🚚

Our large truck, "Moby," is an absolute workhorse for our community. From running our pop-up pantries and rescuing fresh food to delivering SAM bags, Moby is always on the move. Keeping a truck like this running takes a lot of work, and Semi Correct Services has always been there to help us with repairs.

Recently, they went completely above and beyond. When Moby’s AC went out, Semi Correct Services stepped up and donated the entire repair in full—covering 100% of both parts and labor.
As if that wasn't generous enough, they let us know that for our next scheduled maintenance, they are completely waiving the labor fees.

10/21/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible crew at the Dunn County Jail Garden Program for dropping off this massive 70-pound pumpkin! They are constantly keeping our shelves stocked with fresh, homegrown produce to help feed our community, and we are so incredibly grateful for their ongoing generosity and hard work.

Fun fact: This isn't even their biggest harvest! They also grew an absolute monstrous 1,100+ lb giant pumpkin named "Mabel" (not pictured here) that is currently traveling and being shown off around the state!

Thank you to the Huber inmates, community volunteers, and everyone involved in the Dunn County Jail Garden Program for your amazing support.

L to R: Kathie Metzger, Peter Nied, Julie Bendel and Shannon Engel

10/19/2026

Even though we are still recovering from a successful Empty Bowls 2026 event, the work never stops. Our pantry volunteers are working hard to get the shelves stocked for the day. In person shopping is 1:00-4:00pm on Mondays. Stop in and see us or check the website for additional pantry hours.

10/17/2026

Empty Bowls 2026 is underway, we are here until 2:00pm. Grab your fall attire and come down for soup, music, raffles and a good cause!