Every Bargain Feeds a Neighbor
Traded Treasures Thrift Boutique and Community Food Pantry has been working to fight food insecurity in Ripon for two decades, turning the generosity of its neighbors into meals on local tables. The nonprofit runs on a simple, powerful model: community members donate gently used clothing, housewares and other goods to the boutique, and the proceeds help keep the food pantry’s shelves stocked. That cycle of giving means a shopper finding a bargain is also helping a family facing tough times.
Food Pantry
Thrift Boutique
Who We Serve, How We Help
Each month, we supply groceries to roughly 100 to 200 households, and even more during the holidays. The people we serve include seniors on tight budgets, families stretched thin and mothers and children leaving abusive homes. Beyond the pantry, we give away essentials at no cost in emergencies, and we never turn anyone away. We also fill backpacks with school supplies for our pantry families’ children and offer service hours to students, local groups and court-referred volunteers. Our team of about 40 volunteers gives around 250 hours every week, which keeps our staffing costs low so more of every dollar reaches the people who need it.