The Christian mission of the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry is to provide food, clothing, and short-term emergency assistance for families and individuals in need.
We aim to serve the whole person, striving to positively impact our guests’ total sense of wellness – economic, education, health, environment, and community – with the ambition of empowering our guests to live more functional, effective, and healthy lives.
Responding to the needs of all our “least brothers and sisters.” (Matthew 25:40)
620 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 324
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3165
fax: (309) 944-2863
Ollie Adams, Geneseo Church of Christ
Karen Anderson, Loraine Church HC
Betsy Brudos, First Lutheran Church
Jan Clark, Evangelical Free Church
Carl Dub, First Baptist Church
Linda Flatt, Geneseo Ministerial Association
Martha Fleming, Concordia Lutheran Church
Laura Kamprath, Geneseo Ministerial Association
Dee Menendez, St. Malachy Catholic Church
Wayne Stone, First Congregational Church
Sue Floreani, St. Anthony Catholic Church
Michael Sigwalt became the Food Pantry Director in August 2021. Prior to working at the Food Pantry Michael had been the Fiscal Manager for another Illinois nonprofit agency and had volunteered at the River Bend Food Bank for many years. He and his wife, Barbara, are Geneseo residents. In his spare time Michael likes to read, run, and bake bread. He is also a Deacon at St Malachy’s Catholic Church in Geneseo.
Nicole Freadhoff has been employed at the Food Pantry since July 2015 and became Assistant Director in August 2021. She, her husband Greg, and two children live in Geneseo. In her spare time Nicole likes to read, run, and golf. She also volunteers for Scouts, Geneseo Performing Arts Council, and her church.
Jenn Pollard has been the Food Inventory Coordinator at the Food Pantry since October 2024. She has two stepsons, two sons of her own, and three grandkids. In her spare time she likes to take care of her garden, talk with her out of state family, and have bonfires. She was the produce/assistant manager at Save A Lot for 4 years.
Tanya Wigant has been a Guest Services Associate at the Food Pantry since April 2024. She was born and raised in Geneseo along with four siblings. Tanya has a son, Keegan, who also grew up in Geneseo. She has an online business that helps keep her busy. Tanya enjoys being outside and taking walks, old classic movies and a good book.
