Forward Together Blog

Navigating times of Uncertainty - Our FoodShare outreach team is here to help!

Posted on June 12, 2020 | By De'Kendrea Stamps | Comments

Massive job losses encountered in the retail, recreational, entertainment, and restaurant industries across the state have resulting in more families than ever needing a helping hand. Feeding Wisconsin, along with our six-member food banks, have been working diligently to meet these needs. More than ever, our FoodShare outreach team is essential to connecting our neighbors to much-needed resources.

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New Statewide Fund Supports Farmers and those Facing Hunger through Partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance

Posted on May 1, 2020 | By Stephanie Harte, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Comments

Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation teamed up to establish the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund. Rural Mutual Insurance is fundraising for Feeding Wisconsin to source local WI agricultural products to distribute to those in need across the state.

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Thanks to the Walmart Foundation for supporting rural FoodShare outreach

Posted on December 9, 2019 | By De'Kendrea Stamps | Comments

Thanks to a generous donation from the Walmart Foundation, we are deploying strategies to reduce stigma and raise awareness of our FoodShare Outreach program throughout 45 rural counties in the state.

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Wisconsin REALTORS partner with Feeding Wisconsin to fight child hunger

Posted on November 15, 2019 | By Stephanie Jung Dorfman | Comments

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.

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Assists for Hunger

Posted on October 28, 2019 | By Stephanie Jung Dorfman | Comments

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!

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