United Way of Marathon County

Lottsa Pasta Drive 2026

February 6 – March 17, 2026

Join United Way of Marathon County as we mobilize our community to take action so all can thrive. Our annual Lottsa Pasta Drive supports local food pantries by collecting staple pantry items that help families stretch their grocery budgets.

This year’s drive kicks off at Emerging Leaders’ Less Jingle, More Mingle event on February 6. All are welcome to participate, and organizations can begin collecting items anytime during the drive.

Kickoff Event:
Less Jingle, More Mingle – February 6, 2026
Sign up here (not required to participate in the Pasta Drive)

How to Participate

Collect boxed pasta at your workplace, school, faith community, or civic group. United Way will distribute all donated items through our Hunger Coalition to local food access partners serving Marathon County.

Highly Requested Items

• Whole grain pasta
• Chickpea or black bean pasta
• Rice and other shelf-stable grains

Please note we are unable to accept expired items.

Delivering Your Donations

Donations must be received no later than March 17.

Organizations may:
• Drop off items at United Way of Marathon County, 705 S. 24th Ave., Suite 400B, Wausau, WI 54401
• Request a workplace pickup (available March 17)

Support for Your Drive

Digital marketing materials can be provided to help you promote your collection.

For questions or to schedule a pickup, contact channey@unitedwaymc.org

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Please choose how you would like to handle the pasta you've collected. United Way staff will make arrangements to collect pasta from you on March 17. Drop off pasta at United Way office between March 9-17.

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