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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow

We are excited to announce that the first $10,000 raised through this campaign will be matched by our generous sponsors!

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 can help! This June, to celebrate June Dairy Month, you can get 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, 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 as well as be invited to an Ice Cream Social with us at Sassy Cow Creamery to meet your cow on July 14th!  For up to date information on the event, be sure to follow us on Facebook!

What are you waiting for? With your help we can turn June Dairy Month into June Dairy Summer! 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 1.5 MILLION meals for our community members that struggle with hunger!  We thank you for your generosity and your continued support!

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

HOW TO HELP

Help your All-City pool raise the most meals per swimmer by donating money and non-perishable food. The food & fund drive kicks off June 7 and runs through noon on July 28, the final day of the All-City Championship Swim Meet. A list of pools and their food pantry/Kids Cafe beneficiaries is posted below.

MONETARY DONATIONS   ($1 = 3 meals)

Visit the All City Online Fundraising page and select your pool's donation page by clicking "Support a Friend".  (Pool donation pages will be open by June 1, 2018)

Checks: Payable to Second Harvest Foodbank and include Pool Name in the memo line.
Mail to: Second Harvest Foodbank; Attn: Tina Statz; 2802 Dairy Dr.; Madison, WI 53718

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS   (1.2 pounds of food = 1 meal)

Throughout the summer, food collection barrels will be at each pool that intends to collect both food and monetary donations. There will be no food collection at the All-City Championship Swim Meet. Download a list of most needed non-perishable food items.

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 Lisa Gundlach, 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.

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

Bowl Painting Event

Please join us for an evening of bowl painting, wine, conversation and fun at Eau Claire Regional Arts Center located at 316 Eau Claire St. Eau Claire! Bring all your creative energies, decorating ideas and sense of whimsy and get ready to spend the evening decorating bowls for Feed My People's Empty Bowls event next March. The bowls stay with us - but you have some creative fun and the happy anticipation of seeing them on display next March at our biggest fundraiser - Empty Bowls. 

Since we keep the bowls there is no charge for the event, but there will be a $5.00 suggested donation to help cover the cost of supplies. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to Suzanne at suzanne@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 104.

WI FoodShare Outreach Training

You and members of your program team are invited to attend this important training to learn about the FoodShare (or the federal SNAP) program, how you can assist your clients in understanding their eligibility for this grocery money, and how to help them make application for the program using the ACCESS system. 

For more information, click here.

Please email christine@fmpfoodbank.org if you are able to attend this session, and how many will be coming, so we can make sure to have a place for you at the table (and enough materials for your group).

Pop-Up Pantry

Eau Claire families in need of extra food are invited to pickup some fresh produce, assorted grocery items and non food items. 

     The Community Table

     320 Putnam St # 2, Eau Claire, WI 54703

     Look for Feed My People Truck & Signs to help find location

OneFest Music Festival

Don't miss the chance to check out a new Christian music event in the Chippewa Valley featuring Tenth Avenue North, Mandisa, Citizen Way and a host of other national and regional Christian Artists.

There will be a Thrivent Action team opportunity assembling toiletry kits for Feed My People Food Bank. You can also donate to the cause by bringing a dry cereal donation to the Thrivent booth and receive a Live Generously T-Shirt.

For more information, visit their event page on Facebook. 

Rise or Fall

General admission tickets are $12 and front room tickets are $12. Kids 6 and under are free. Doors open at 6 pm and bell time is at 7 pm. There will be a $2 discount with non-perishable food item donation, which will be given to Feed My People Food Bank

For more details,  visit the event page here. 

Swipe Out Hunger

Swipe Out Hunger is a Merchants Bank initiative to support local hunger-relief agencies in our communities. Feed My People has been nominated by the Eau Claire branch and could be awarded up to $2,500.

Voting link coming soon, but read more about it here. 

Pop-Up Pantry

Eau Claire families in need of extra food are invited to pickup some fresh produce, assorted grocery items and non food items. These will be held every Thursday during the month of August. Look for Feed My People Truck & Signs.

Location: L.E. Phillips Senior Center Parking Lot (located in the Lakeshore Neighborhood) 1616 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Pop-Up Pantry

Every Thursday during the summer Feed My People distributes fresh produce, meal bags for kids along with other items to families who can use the extra nutrition over the summer.

Look for the FMP truck in the Longfellow Elementary parking lot at 500 Balcom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. 

Pop-Up Pantry

Every Thursday during the summer Feed My People distributes fresh produce, meal bags for kids along with other items to families who can use the extra nutrition over the summer.

Look for the FMP truck in the Longfellow Elementary parking lot at 500 Balcom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. 

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. 

Mustard Night

Silver Spring Foods, Inc. in partnership with the Eau Claire Express and Feed My People is hosting their annual Mustard Celebration and invite you to join them for a night at the ballpark! $2 from every loaded ticket sold goes to Feed My People. Mustard Night starts at 4:30pm, gates open at 5:30pm, and the game starts at 6:35pm.

A general admission ticket for the Express baseball game that night includes these activities:
♦ Mustard Exchange (Exchange a mustard bottle, get a FREE Silver Spring mustard.)
♦ Games, Raffles & Prizes
♦ Juggling, Balloons, & Face Painting
♦ Appearances by: Colonel Mustard, Trax & Trix!

Pop-Up Pantry

Every Thursday during the summer Feed My People distributes fresh produce, meal bags for kids along with other items to families who can use the extra nutrition over the summer.

Look for the FMP truck in the Longfellow Elementary parking lot at 500 Balcom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. 

Toss Out Hunger 2018

Cornhole, Bean Bag Toss, Bags...whatever you call it, come out and join in for a great cause!
WWIB's second annual "Toss Out Hunger" Cornhole Tournament AND Silent Auction to benefit Feed My People Food Bank takes place on August 18th from 10am - 1pm at The Calvary Baptist Church Parking Lot located at 3036 Epiphany Ln. Eau Claire. Even if you don't want to play, come enjoy the car show, food, music, and games for the kids with all proceeds given to Feed My People.

Click here to register.  

For more information, visit their FB event page here. 

Pop-Up Pantry

Every Thursday during the summer Feed My People distributes fresh produce, meal bags for kids along with other items to families who can use the extra nutrition over the summer.

Look for the FMP truck in the Longfellow Elementary parking lot at 500 Balcom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.