10/27/2026
Thank you to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for featuring our Program Manager, Elizabeth and our Produce of the Month Program!
Together, we are providing families at OACP with access to fresh, locally grown produce!
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Brussels Sprouts Are Getting Their Moment in the Spotlight! 🥬
The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry's new Produce of the Month program is helping families discover delicious ways to enjoy fresh, locally grown vegetables while supporting Wisconsin farmers.
Launched in July, the program features a different seasonal vegetable each month, giving pantry guests opportunities to sample fresh produce, learn about its nutritional benefits, and take home recipes and cooking tips.
And it's already making an impact! In just three months, featured vegetables — summer squash, kohlrabi, and broccoli — went home with pantry guests 1,464 times!
🍂 October's featured vegetable? Brussels sprouts! Thanks to volunteers offering samples, guests can discover just how delicious this nutrient-packed vegetable can be.
Not a Brussels sprouts fan? You might be surprised! Try roasting them with a little oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and tender. For a touch of sweetness, finish with a drizzle of maple syrup. You might just discover a new favorite!
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯'𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥, the 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥, and a Community Impact Grant — all through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation — along with many other supporters, the pantry is bringing more fresh, nutritious food to local families while supporting Wisconsin farmers. 💚
📸: Elizabeth, OACP Program Manager, samples a shaved Brussels sprouts salad for OACP guests to encourage them to try this seasonal vegetable, sourced from Olden Organics Farm in Ripon!