It was discovered Wednesday morning that the walk in freezer the Pillager Family Council uses to store frozen food for the food shelf had stopped working and all the food in the freezer had completely thawed and needed to be disposed of.
We had some pretty incredible volunteers step up to help haul out all the spoiled food and decontaminate the walk in freezer. Thank you for your help and dedication - it did not go unnoticed.
Nisswa Sanitation was hands down amazing to work with. They got a dumpster on site within hours for being called to aid in the clean up.
It is estimated the food shelf lost over $6,000 in food including (but not limited to) Hams, Turkeys, and 372 pounds of Ground Beef.
SCR worked hard to determine what happened and get the freezer back up and running again.
Should you have the ability to financially help, the Pillager Family Council is accepting cash/checks at 305 W Fir Ave Pillager, MN 56473.
We live in a great community of people willing to help!
Thank you!
Legal name: Pillager Family Council
Federal Tax Id #41-1811057
The Pillager Area Family Center has been serving the Pillager community since 1992. Cass County received grant funding to start a Family Center in each school district. Pillager was the first because it was the furthest from the count seat in Walker. Programming has changed over the years as community needs have been considered. Current programs are the area Food Shelf, Cass County services such as WIC clinics and Child and Teen Check up clinics, information and referral to area resources, Little Huskies Learning Center for three year olds, Fun Stop for elementary school age children, and Healthy Families America home visiting program. Please go to "programs" to learn more about each program. The Pillager Area Family Center is funded by donations, fee based programs and grants.
The pickleball courts in Pillager are a big hit! They are being used by community members and others often. They are located at the Pillager Fair Grounds. The Pillager Area Community Alliance group collaborated with area organizations, businesses and individuals to help get these courts in our community.
Thank you for your hard work! These courts are a great addition to our community.