United Way of Dodge County is proud to announce that 19 food pantries and hunger-relief organizations will each receive $1,334.49, for a total community investment of $25,355.31. The awards were made possible through a generous stock donation from Cheryl Jung in honor of her late husband, Peter A. Jung.
The gift began with a conversation about how Cheryl Jung, could honor Peter while making a meaningful impact on food pantries throughout Dodge County. With local pantries experiencing increased demand and rising food costs, supporting organizations that help feed individuals and families was identified as a fitting way to carry Peter’s legacy forward.
“This gift represents the kind of lasting community impact we strive to create,” said Dr. Bryce Remy, President of United Way of Dodge County. “Cheryl came to us with the idea of honoring Peter by addressing food insecurity throughout Dodge County. Working together, we were able to process the gift so that 100% of the donation received will go directly to the 19 organizations making an immediate difference in our communities. Because United Way of Dodge County is entirely volunteer-run and has no paid employees, we can ensure this generous gift has the greatest possible impact. Peter’s legacy will help stock pantry shelves and provide food for neighbors throughout Dodge County.”
The following organizations will each receive an award of $1,334.49:
Living Hope Food Pantry — Fox Lake
The Gathering Source — Juneau
Waupun Area Food Pantry — Waupun
Ashippun Bread Basket Food Pantry — Ashippun
Beaver Dam Community Food Pantry — Beaver Dam
Dodge County Food Pantry – St. Vincent de Paul — Beaver Dam
Food Is Free – Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam
Loaves & Fishes – First Lutheran Church — Beaver Dam
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry — Beaver Dam
Columbus/Fall River Food Pantry — Columbus
Sacred Heart Parish — Horicon
St. Stephen’s Food Pantry — Horicon
Lomira Area Food Pantry — Lomira
Christian Life Fellowship Church — Mayville
Community Pantry — Mayville
Watertown Food Pantry — Watertown
Watertown Moravian Church — Watertown
Geno’s Pantry — Watertown
Watertown Family Aid — Watertown
Each recipient may use its award to purchase food and other essential items based on the needs of the people it serves. Together, these organizations form a critical network that supports children, families, older adults and individuals experiencing food insecurity across Dodge County.
“We are honored that Cheryl entrusted United Way of Dodge County to help turn this gift into lasting community impact,” Remy added. “Peter A. Jung will be remembered not only through the businesses he built and the people who knew him, but also through the many neighbors who will receive help because of this generous contribution.”
United Way of Dodge County extends its sincere appreciation to the Jung family for their generosity, their trust and their commitment to carrying Peter’s legacy forward through service to others.
About United Way of Dodge County
United Way of Dodge County is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing people and resources to address the most pressing needs in Dodge County. Through partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses, donors and volunteers, United Way supports programs focused on education, financial stability, and personal safety and well-being.
For more information about United Way of Dodge County or ways to support its work, visit UnitedWayofDodgeCounty.org.
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