Dear Friends,

We are delighted to share with you an update on the remarkable work that Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin—with your help—has been doing to address the issue of hunger in our communities. We are making large strides as we navigate through challenging and changing times, and continue to remain steadfast in our mission to solve hunger by providing support to those in need and addressing root causes.

Our Tribal Elder Food Box Program has grown to serve all 11 Tribal Nations in Wisconsin. We are collaborating with a coalition of partners to rebuild a vibrant food system that provides nutritious and culturally appropriate foods, and supports the economic development of indigenous and local food producers in the Great Lakes region.

We continue to focus on advocacy by supporting local organizations and individuals with food insecurity experience who seek to elevate their existing  leadership skillset and amplify their advocacy for their community. Our Food Leaders Lab increases the number of grassroots representatives serving in leadership roles within anti-hunger organizations and lifts up powerful voices for change.

We are working to serve our communities both nutritionally and spiritually. The Hmong Elders are connecting over hydroponic grow machines to feel closer to their cultural roots and their neighbors. We’re working with other leading organizations to build a village of support around expectant BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) mothers with The Nurturing Collaborative. Special programs are helping provide teens and people with diabetes with tools to care for their changing bodies.

We’re leveraging data used through advanced research to assess pantry capacity and need by county, which will ensure equitable access to food and address current and emerging needs. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin remains dedicated to adapting our strategies and programs to meet the evolving needs of our community. We will continue to collaborate with local organizations, advocate for policy changes, and explore innovative approaches to ensure equitable access to nutritious food and everyone has a place at the table where we work together to find solutions.

None of our achievements would have been possible without the unwavering support and generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Your contributions, whether financial or in-kind, have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.

Together we are solving hunger.