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Feeding Wisconsin Joins National Movement to End Senior Hunger
Feeding Wisconsin, in partnership with the National Council on Aging, has joined a nationwide effort to fight senior hunger by dramatically increasing participation by eligible seniors in the SNAP program. Feeding Wisconsin is grateful for a grant from NCOA to support our outreach activities to meet these goals.
Feeding Wisconsin Applauds State Effort to Support Hunger Relief and Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry through COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Feeding Wisconsin is grateful to receive two grant awards through the Food Security Initiative administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP). Our network was awarded $2.2 Million via the COVID-19 Food Security Network Support Grant and just over $10 Million via the COVID-19 Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant.
Read MoreWisconsin REALTORS partner with Feeding Wisconsin to fight child hunger
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation has kicked off this year’s campaign to fight child hunger in Wisconsin with a $50,000 gift. This year, as part of their “Don’t Be A Turkey Tour,” the Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation organized a multi-site volunteer event the week of November 11th, where over 200 volunteers served at 6 food bank and food pantries sites.
Assists for Hunger
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is teaming up with Feeding Wisconsin again for the 2019-20 season! Coach Bud will donate $15 for every assist the Bucks make, with a minimum commitment of $25,000. Thanks to Coach Bud and the Bucks for raising awareness and assisting to end hunger!
David Lee says Good Bye
Last month, our executive director did the impossible: David wrote the Feeding Wisconsin board of directors to let them know that he would be leaving the organization for a new leadership opportunity. As his final day approaches, David shares some reflections on the organization he helped to develop, launch, lead, and grow.