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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

A Night Out with the Madison Mallards

Take me out to the ball game, takeme out to the crowd!  Join Second Harvest Foodbank for a night at the Duck Pond and watch the Madison Mallards take on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters on Friday, July 21st at 7:05 p.m.  Purchase your tickets here for just $15, you'll receive your ticket to the game and a Mallard's baseball hat!  And, $5 will be donated back to Second Harvest!  We hope to see you there!

Help us get the word out!  Find us on Facebook and share the event!  We promise, it will be fun!

Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow

Milk is a protein-rich product that is rarely donated to Second Harvest. On average, we can only provide approximately 1/3 of the milk that is requested by our partner agencies.

But you can help! This June, to celebrate June Dairy Month, we're looking for 650 "adopters" to adopt the milk production of a cow for a day for just $36.  If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please email Laura Gaffney or call 608.216.7205.

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? With your help we can turn June Dairy Month into June Dairy Summer! Adopt-A-Dairy-Cow now!

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

Heartland Credit Union           Badgerland Financial

Drive Out Hunger

DRIVE OUT HUNGER

The 11th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic is scheduled for, September 20, 2017 at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Since its inception, the Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic has raised more than $2.6 million and provided more than 10 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 Tami Lee, Second Harvest Foodbank, at 608-512-3971.

2017 Drive Out Hunger Details & Forms:

Offline Registration Form          Event Details          Location Details 

Statistics and Beneficiary Information          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

All-City Swim Meet

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 12 and runs through noon on July 29, 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". 

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.

Outnumber Hunger

WHAT IS OUTNUMBER HUNGER?

Outnumber Hunger is a partnership between General Mills, Feeding America® and Big Machine Label Group to help Feeding America secure millions of meals on behalf of local food banks.

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 All Month Long.
Go Orange Day is September 8 and Second Harvest Foodbank and NBC15 invite you to join thousands of people across the country and Go Orange to fight hunger! Learn more now.

Then for the rest of September, keep going Orange to show your support for Hunger Action Month and our mission to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.|
     Wear or go orange and post your photos to Second Harvest's Facebook page using #Orange4SHFB and #HungerAction.
     Join the Empty Plate movement on social media!  Click here for more information! 

"30 Ways in 30 Days" calendar. Download the printable calendar 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.

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.

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

The Nitty Gritty Monday Lunches

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

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

Picnic on the Green for the Community Table

A midsummer social to benefit the Community Table.

Food Truck Friday

Food trucks will be at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, July 28, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to serve up some of the best food on wheels in the Chippewa Valley.

Stop by for a quick bite on your lunch break from work. There will be picnic tables available and cool, green grassy areas for blankets. Invite a friend, family member or coworker!

Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry is a partner program of Feed My People and will have their volunteers stationed at each food truck accepting free will donations to support Trinity's Food Pantry. The Trinity Food Pantry served over 7,800 families in the Chippewa Valley last year.

Mobile Produce Distribution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.
   

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.

Cast your vote each day for Feed My People! http://bitly.com/SwipeOutHunger2017 

Longfellow-Produce Mobile Distribution

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. 

National Mustard Day

Come celebrate Mustard with Silver Springs! This year the event is supporting Feed My People by accepting monetary and food donations. Learn more about the event HERE 

Mobile Produce Distribution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Longfellow-Produce Mobile Distribution

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. 

Longfellow-Produce Mobile Distribution

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. 

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Grandparents and Grandkids Painting Event

Join us at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center for a fun afternoon of painting Bowls will be decorated and given back to Feed My People to be used for the Empty Bowl Fundraiser. Bring $1 per person donation to help defray the cost of the painting materials.

Kids, 4+ years are invited but must be with a grandparent or a parent. Join the fun, be creative, all while helping families in our community who struggle with hunger.

No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Call (715) 839-4909 to reserve your spot. 

Bean Bag Tournament

Cornhole, Bean Bag Toss, Bags...whatever you call it, come out and join in for a great cause!
WWIB's first annual "Toss Out Hunger" Cornhole Tournament AND Silent Auction to benefit Feed My People Food Bank takes place on August 19th from 10am-1pm, at The Calvary Baptist Church Parking Lot located at 3036 Epiphany Ln. Eau Claire! 

Register your two-person team now for just $10, all ages and experience levels welcome! All registration fees given to Feed My People! Registration info:
http://www.wwib.com/Toss-Out-Hunger.html

Even if you don't want to play, come enjoy the car show, food, music, and games for the kids, PLUS a big silent auction with all proceeds given to Feed My People! 

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St. (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Mobile Meal Distribution at Mckinley Charter School

Community members in need of food assistance are welcome to join Feed My People in the parking lot of McKinley Charter School located at 1266 McKinley Road, Eau Claire. A variety of fresh in season produce, milk, bread/buns, crackers and cookies will be available. Help us spread the word about this opportunity. Thanks! 

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

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 reserved for small family groups or individuals. There will be 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 Maggie@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

Mobile Produce Distribtution

Every Monday through Oct. 1st. Feed My People will be at the following locations distributing fresh produce to all those in need of food assistance:

• Augusta
  207 N Stone St.  (In the Parking Lot of the Food Pantry)
  2:15-3:00 p.m.
• Altoona
  2245 Hayden Ave. (In the Parking Lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church)
  3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Eau Claire
  4703 Robin Rd. (In Parking Lot of Sundet Park)
  3:00-4:15 p.m.

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 reserved for small family groups or individuals. There will be 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 Maggie@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

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 reserved for small family groups or individuals. There will be 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 Maggie@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 reserved for small family groups or individuals. There will be 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 Maggie@fmpfoodbank.org or 715-835-9415 ext. 101. 

Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls brings community members together for food and fellowship. Students and local artists donate hundreds of hand-crafted bowls in support of the event. Proceeds from Empty Bowls help Feed My People provide food to thousands of hungry families throughout west central Wisconsin.