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Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow

Thank you!  Together, we raised more than $25,000 during June Dairy Month!

Milk is a protein-rich product that is rarely donated to Second Harvest. For every six households we can provide milk to, there is a seventh we can't.  You don't have to wait until next summer to "adopt" a cow!  You can help us to provide milk all year round by making a donation today.

You can help by getting involved by making a donation to "adopt" a cow's milk production for one day for only $36!  If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities during June Dairy Month, please email Lisa Gundlach, or call 608.216.7212.

Beyond feeling good about helping those facing hunger this summer, each adopter will receive an adoption certificate that features the "sassy" bovine beauty of their choice.

What are you waiting for?  Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow now!

We are proud to announce that the Adopt A Dairy Cow program was awarded the 2017 Innovator of the Year Award through Feeding America!

Interested in helping us to spread the word?  Download our Marketing Toolkit today!

Thank you to the following supporters of our Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow program:

Clack Corporation     Compeer Financial

All-City Swim Meet

Since 2008, the All-City Swim League has raised more than 1.75 MILLION meals for our community members that struggle with hunger!  We thank you for your generosity and your continued support!  What an amazing year!  Congratulations to Monona for hosting such a MAGICAL event and to Maple Bluff for bringing home the Food & Fund Drive trophy in 2018!

We are once again honored to partner with the All-City Swim & Dive League for our largest Food & Fund Drive of the summer!  

ALL-CITY POOLS AND BENEFITING SECOND HARVEST PARTNER FOOD PANTRIES/KIDS CAFES
 

QUESTIONS?

Contact Laura, Second Harvest Foodbank, at 608-216-7248.

Drive Out Hunger

DRIVE OUT HUNGER

The 12th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic will be held on September 11, 2018 at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. 

Since its inception, the Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic has raised more than $3.1 million and provided more than 11.9 million meals.  By participating in Drive Out Hunger, you'll be helping those at risk of hunger through Feeding America member food banks in the Alliant Energy service area.

If you'd like to get involved as a sponsor, you can register online now or download the registration form and return it via email, mail or fax.

For general questions about Drive Out Hunger, please contact Leah Rodenberg,  Alliant Energy Foundation, at 319-786-4852. If you have questions about registration, please contact Laura Gaffney, Second Harvest Foodbank, at 608-216-7212.

2018 Drive Out Hunger Details & Forms: 

The Need          The Facts          The Location 

Offline Registration Form        Sponsorship Details

Benefiting Food Banks:

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Food Bank for the Heartland, Food Bank of Iowa, HACAP Food Reservoir, Northeast Iowa Food Bank , River Bend Foodbank, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Great American Milk Drive

The Great American Milk Drive makes it easy to help Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin get nutrient-rich milk to the community members who are struggling with hunger.

To get involved, donate online $5 or greater. Enter your southwestern Wisconsin zip code to ensure the milk is distributed through Second Harvest Foodbank.

The Great American Milk Drive is made possible by Feeding America and the nation’s dairy farmers and milk companies. Learn more about The Great American Milk Drive.

Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin needs your support to help us continue to meet nearly one million requests for service annually. Learn local hunger statistics and check out the many ways to give funds, food, time and voice:

Going Orange on September 13th

Go Orange Day is Thursday, September 13 and Second Harvest Foodbank and NBC15 invite you to join thousands of people across the country and Go Orange to fight hunger!  Lands’ End, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C., Thrivent Financial, UW Health & Quartz, Door Creek Dental, Starion Bank and TASC will provide 28 meals per photo to those we serve.  Our goal is to have 3,000 photos posted!  Learn more now!

• Download our 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar to findout how you can take action every day/
• Shop at one of 5 area Festival Foods locations and make a donation at the register to help fight hunger!

• Octopi Brewing - The Giving Brewery presents Go Orange for Hunger
  Thursday, September 13th
  1131 Uniek Dr, Waunakee
  Join us at Octopi Brewing for the launch of The Giving Brewery beer, brewed especially to support the mission of Second Harvest.  100% of the proceeds from this beer will be donated to Second Harvest!  We'll have a raffle, live music by the Shady Grapes, and a complimentary glass of the newest Second Harvest beer (available for a limited time)!  Suggested donation of $10 at the door.

• Shop at Lands' End in Madison (Junction Road) on September 13th - make a cash donation or bring in a non-perishable food item and receive 30% off of an item.

Thanks to our 2018 Go Orange Presenting Sponsor:

  

You can GO ORANGE for the entire month of September to show your support for Hunger Action Month and our mission to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.  See below to learn how!

• Food Fight Against Hunger:  Dine at any of the 19 area Food Fight locations, make a donation or order off the special Harvest Menu at each restaurant.  An item off of the Harvest Menu will trigger a $1 donation from Food Fight!  Restaurants will collect donations for Second Harvest for the entire month of September.

• Join the Empty Plate movement on social media!  Click here for more information!

• "30 Ways in 30 Days" calendar. Download the printable calendar (link coming soon) for daily ways to make a difference giving funds, food, time and voice.

• Give funds. Nobody stretches a dollar like Second Harvest Foodbank. Your $10 gift at the Foodbank provides many more meals than your $10 gift at the store. Donate today.

• Give food and funds. Organize a community food & fund drive or event with your business, civic, faith-based or youth group to collect financial and non- perishable food donations. Every $1 donated provides 3 meals and each 1.2 pounds of food provides 1 meal. Start your Food & Fund Drive or Event now.

• Give time. Volunteers are critical to Second Harvest's operations. Individuals and groups are needed for fun projects with flexible hours. Learn more about volunteering.

• Give voice. Visit Second Harvest's Facebook page to raise your voice against hunger now and make sure to use #Orange4SHFB and #HungerAction in all your posts.

Ongoing Events at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

AmazonSmile

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1490691 and support us every time you shop.

The Nitty Gritty Monday Lunches

The Nitty Gritty will donate 10% of lunch sales on Mondays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heartland Credit Union Go Local

Heartland Credit Union members can donate their Go Local checking account dividends to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Learn more about here.

Madison Libraries Food Collection

The following library branches accept non-perishable food donations year round to support Second Harvest Foodbank:
Alicia Ashman Branch, 733 N. High Point Rd., Madison
Pinney Branch, 204 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison
Lakeview Branch, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison
Sequoya Branch, 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison

Great American Milk Drive

Over 12 million American families served by Second Harvest Foodbank and the Feeding America food bank network get less than a gallon of milk per person every year on average. Join The Great American Milk Drive to help give southwestern Wisconsin families nutrient-rich milk. Learn more.

Midas of Madison

Receive a free oil change (valued at $33.99) with your online donation of $20 or more to Second Harvest; then print and bring in your email receipt to redeem the incentive.

You can also donate a bag of non-perishable groceries at a Midas of Madison location to receive a free oil change (valued at $33.99).

Artisan Dental

New Patient Offer

“Enhancing Your Oral and Community Health” offer.  As a new Artisan Dental patient you will receive $50.00 off any preventive, restorative or cosmetic dental service and Artisan Dental will donate $50.00 to Second Harvest Foodbank by simply mentioning this office. Schedule an appointment today at 608.467.8022.

Recycling Program

Recycle your used oral care products to earn cash for Second Harvest.  Bring your used tooth brushes, tooth paste tubes, floss and mouth wash containers to Artisan Dental and they will recycle them through their partnership with Terracycle.  Artisan Dental collaborates with the City of Madison to offer the first oral care products recycling program in Dane County.  The program is designed to help keep used oral products out of landfills since these products are not curbside recyclable.  Simply drop off your oral care products during office hours. artisandentalmadison.com

Jack Safro Toyota & Ford

Purchase a vehicle at Jack Safro Toyota or Ford and elect to have Jack Safro donate $25 (75 meals) to Second Harvest Foodbank.

Move for Hunger

Don't throw out unopened, non-perishable food when you move! Move For Hunger teams up with relocation companies that will help you box unwanted non-perishable food on your moving day and deliver the donations to Second Harvest Foodbank.

Two Men and a Truck

Food on the Move: Planning a move with Two Men and a Truck and have food you don't want to move? Unopened, non-perishable food and non-food grocery items can be given to your Two Men and a Truck crew on moving day for delivery to Second Harvest Foodbank.

PB4U Rewards Program

Help support Second Harvest Foodbank by using the PB4U Rewards program and save money on your day to day purchases. Second Harvest will receive donations of 1-10% of cashback earned and 1% of total spend with Amazon purchase made through PB4U Rewards program. 

1. Go to www.pb4urewards.com.
2. Click on “create account”.
3. Complete all information and enter activation code “M6415-PB4U” for your free Gold membership.
4. Select "Second Harvest Foodbank" as the charity of choice.

Feed My People Food Bank

AVEnue Orchards Apple Pick Weekend

Join Ronnie Appleseed and the AVEnue Orchard crew Saturday, September 22nd for an apple-picking day for Feed My People Food Bank.
Pancake breakfast provided at 7am, then it's off for picking, washing, and sorting. 
Lunch and supper provided as well, with a campfire in the evening! 
For meal count purposes, PLEASE RSVP to AVEnue Orchard by Thursday the 20th at 715-563-5107!

Visit their FB event for full details. 

Location: AVEnue Orchard (6700 US Highway 53, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701)

Fairchild Pop-Up Pantry

Families and individuals in need of extra food are invited to pick up some fresh produce, assorted groceries and non food items. This pantry will be held on the first Thursday of each month. Look for Feed My People Truck and signs located in the front of the church.

Location: New Community Center, Downtown Fairchild, WI

Outside on the sidewalk or in the building depending on the weather. 

Open Volunteer Night

Come volunteer and learn more about your area food bank! Volunteers can expect to help repack bulk food items such as pasta or cereal or help label cans. Activities are kid-friendly and children as young as 8 are welcome to volunteer with a parent. This evening is set up for small family groups or individuals.

There are two shifts -one from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the other from 5:30 to 7 p.m.- to choose from. For more information or to sign up, contact us at Nick@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

Bowl Painting Party

Come paint a bowl that will be donated to Feed My People Food Bank's biggest fundraiser of the year next spring - Empty Bowls.

This event is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation to help cover the cost of materials. No experience necessary. Limited supplies. Please RSVP Susie at susie@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 x112. 

 Location: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire

Fall Agency Gathering

Feed My People's semi-annual Agency Meeting is a chance for representatives from hunger-relief partners in west central Wisconsin to receive and share information on current trends and best practices in running effective hunger relief programs.

Haunted Barn

Join in on some spooky fun to support a good cause. The Haunted Barn is located at 8020 Curvue Rd Eau Claire. Admission is $5 with a nonperishable food item and $7 without. All proceeds support Feed My People Food Bank and 4-H Youth Development.

Additional information about this event found here. 

Haunted Barn

Join in on some spooky fun to support a good cause. The Haunted Barn is located at 8020 Curvue Rd Eau Claire. Admission is $5 with a nonperishable food item and $7 without. All proceeds support Feed My People Food Bank and 4-H Youth Development.

Additional information about this event found here. 

Haunted Barn

Join in on some spooky fun to support a good cause. The Haunted Barn is located at 8020 Curvue Rd Eau Claire. Admission is $5 with a nonperishable food item and $7 without. All proceeds support Feed My People Food Bank and 4-H Youth Development.

Additional information about this event found here. 

Fairchild Pop-Up Pantry

Families and individuals in need of extra food are invited to pick up some fresh produce, assorted groceries and non food items. This pantry will be held on the first Thursday of each month. Look for Feed My People Truck and signs located in the front of the church.

Location: New Community Center, Downtown Fairchild, WI

Outside on the sidewalk or in the building depending on the weather. 

Rotary iFeed

At this event, you will be able to help pack nutritious, soy-rice meals, and/or help bring food drive items collected in area schools to Altoona High to be counted, sorted and trucked to Feed My People. Both packaged meals and donations will be distributed by Feed My People throughout west central Wisconsin. The goal is to pack 30,00 meals and collect 10,000 food items. Stay all morning, or pack for an hour.

Hosted by the Chippewa Valley After Hours Rotary Club at the Eagles Banquet Hall & Conference Center (2588 Hallie Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54729).

Open Volunteer Night

Come volunteer and learn more about your area food bank! Volunteers can expect to help repack bulk food items such as pasta or cereal or help label cans. Activities are kid-friendly and children as young as 8 are welcome to volunteer with a parent. This evening is set up for small family groups or individuals.

There are two shifts -one from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the other from 5:30 to 7 p.m.- to choose from. For more information or to sign up, contact us at Nick@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

Bowl Painting Party

Come paint a bowl that will be donated to Feed My People Food Bank's biggest fundraiser of the year next spring - Empty Bowls.

This event is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation to help cover the cost of materials. No experience necessary. Limited supplies. Please RSVP Susie at susie@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 x112. 

 Location: Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S High St, Chippewa Falls

Fairchild Pop-Up Pantry

Families and individuals in need of extra food are invited to pick up some fresh produce, assorted groceries and non food items. This pantry will be held on the first Thursday of each month. Look for Feed My People Truck and signs located in the front of the church.

Location: New Community Center, Downtown Fairchild, WI

Outside on the sidewalk or in the building depending on the weather. 

Open Volunteer Night

Come volunteer and learn more about your area food bank! Volunteers can expect to help repack bulk food items such as pasta or cereal or help label cans. Activities are kid-friendly and children as young as 8 are welcome to volunteer with a parent. This evening is set up for small family groups or individuals.

There are two shifts -one from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the other from 5:30 to 7 p.m.- to choose from. For more information or to sign up, contact us at Nick@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

2019 CVA Sing Concert

Proceeds from this event benefit FMP. There will be two performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The choir is directed by Gary Rambo and accompanied by Karol Hommen.