At DuraTech Industries, our commitment to innovation goes beyond products. We’re equally dedicated to making a difference in our community. One way we do that is through our annual food drive which supports local families and individuals in need.

DuraTech’s annual food drive

Each July, DuraTech’s World Headquarters hosts a company-wide food drive benefiting WAFER Food Pantry in downtown La Crosse, WI. From July 1st through the 31st, team members are encouraged to bring unopened, non-perishable food items to donation stations throughout our facility. All contributions are delivered directly to WAFER at the end of the month.

About WAFER food pantry

All donated food items from our drive will go directly to WAFER Food Pantry, a vital resource in the La Crosse community. WAFER supports individuals and families through several impactful programs:

• Walk-In Pantry: Allows households to shop and pick out 4–5 days’ worth of food per person.
• Mobile Pantry: A vehicle that brings food directly to residents with limited transportation, allowing them to shop for groceries onboard.
• Backpack Program: Ensures students in the Bangor School District have meals over weekends and breaks so they can come to school ready to learn.
• Senior Delivery Program: Provides meal packages to individuals aged 60+ who are homebound.

In just the last year, WAFER served around 40,000 people and distributed over 1.5 million meals—making them the perfect organization to partner with.

Battle of the buildings

To encourage participation, this year’s food drive features a new theme: “Battle of the Buildings.” Our headquarters has been divided into four areas, each with its own donation station. The building that collects the most food earns ultimate bragging rights, and more importantly, contributes the most to our community.

DuraTech's impact

When our teams come together for a cause, the results speak volumes. By participating in our annual food drive, DuraTech employees help strengthen the La Crosse community—one meal at a time.