OACP Green Initiatives
Supporting our Neighbors and the Planet
According to the USDA, the national average for food waste at a retail/consumer level is estimated to be 31%. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry (OACP) is dedicated to supporting our neighbors in need while ensuring sustainable practices and procedures. Through a variety of initiatives OACP works tirelessly to divert food waste, recyclables, and compostable material from our landfills each day. In 2024, OACP rescued nearly 1.2 million pounds of food from local grocers and had a total food loss of just 3%, significantly lower than the national average.
Food Rescue: Rescued nearly 1.2 million pounds of food from local grocers
Cardboard Recycling: Recycled 42,000+ pounds of cardboard
Composting Partnerships: Distributed 33,000+ pounds of compostable material
Reuse Plastic Bags and Egg Cartons: Collected and reused thousands of plastic bags and egg cartons
NexTrex Recycling Program: Collected 1,500+ pounds of plastic wrapping
The NexTrex program is a plastic film recycling initiative that collects plastic bags, film, and wrap from agencies like OACP. The program's goal is to reduce plastic waste and divert it from landfills, ultimately recycling the plastic into Trex's outdoor products like decking and furniture. OACP has been a NexTrex Program participant since 2024
Support OACP Green Initiatives
Support from our generous donors through plastic bag and egg carton drives, monetary donations, and volunteerism allow us to continue our green initiatives.
Without your support, we would not be able to operate these impactful initiatives and programs in our community