The County Cupboard was established in 1972 in the basement of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wautoma, and moved to its current location at 303 W Main St in 1990. 

The Cupboard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose aim is to generate funds from donated items. Those funds benefit other nonprofit organizations, and the people of the Waushara County Area.

We are a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization.

What does that mean?

A nonprofit organization (NPO) is a business entity organized for purposes other than generating profit for owners or shareholders, such as charitable, educational, or religious missions. These organizations are tax-exempt, must reinvest all earnings back into their mission, and are governed by a board of directors.

We are governed by a board of directors; we take in donations to resell to fund our mission. With those funds we give back to the Waushara County Communities in a few different ways:

1. Work with Salvation Army of Waushara County to help those who have encountered a natural disaster and have lost their homes and belongings.

2. Give scholarships to graduating high school seniors (this includes homeschoolers) that live in Waushara County planning to go on to college.

3. Give donations back to our fire departments, libraries, food pantries, and many other nonprofit organizations benefiting the Waushara County communities.

Our mission:

to fund social services, charitable causes, or community programs by selling donated goods, rather than generating profit for owners. The County Cupboard promotes sustainability, provide affordable goods, and reinvesting revenue back into local community.

Questions? Send us an email at admin@thecountycupboard.org

Whether you are shopping, donating items, or would like to monetarily donate, we are here to help you and thank you for your generosity!

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