Blog: Feed Change

Painting Pathways Clubhouse in Manitowoc is more than just a community center — it’s a crucial organization for improving the community’s health. Executive Director Amber Hutchison knows that means taking a holistic approach. “We have some individuals who are dealing with a mental health crisis or are struggling with their [...]

Hevane hasn’t relied on a food pantry for long. In fact, it’s only his third time visiting so he can refill his cupboards. He was recently laid off — a fate that’s been unfortunately common for many neighbors in Fond du Lac after one of the area’s biggest employers cut [...]

Years ago, Diane and her husband found themselves struggling to make ends meet while raising two young boys. Like many families, they were just one paycheck away from a crisis. Luckily, they found a food pantry that became a lifeline for their family. “We had a nice house and a [...]

"We are not just in the community, but we've become a part of the very community that we're existing in." - Maurice "Moe" Wince, Investor and Developer Raised in inner-city Milwaukee in a close-knit family of eleven brothers and sisters, investor and developer Maurice ‘Moe’ Wince grew up with both [...]

When the pandemic struck, older adults and those who had preexisting conditions were among the most endangered. For Wisconsin’s Tribal communities - which were disproportionately impacted by the virus - the losses were devastating. “We were losing our most vulnerable and most valuable of people - our Elders, who are [...]

"My hope is that it can be something long-lasting and fulfilling, so it's something that can be carried over and passed on." - Ryan Zhang, Senior, Brookfield Central High School At Brookfield Central High School, students have the opportunity to choose from dozens of special-interest extracurricular clubs that run the [...]

"I always want to make sure that people have something to eat, I know there's less fortunate people out there and they're in need. And if we can help out, we definitely want to do that." - Calvin Hopp, Packaging and Warehouse Manager, Nortera (formerly Bonduelle Americas) At its food [...]

When the pandemic struck Northeast Wisconsin, it was difficult for area nonprofits to keep their doors open - “but they still had to service people,” said Jodie Larsen, Vice President of Community Engagement for Oshkosh Corporation. Many of these organizations were turning to funders in the area with requests for [...]

"It's incredible to see the scale of the impact we have together across Wisconsin." - Emilie Williamson, RDN, CD, Division Corporate Affairs Manager, Pick 'n Save and Metro Market It’s hard to imagine how Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin could operate on the scale it does without the support of retail [...]

"Being an underdog in real life, coming from the situation that you are in, it might seem kind of unrealistic to dream of things - but through believing in yourself, putting a little hard work into it, and sacrificing within whatever you want to achieve, you can become whatever you [...]

"It warms our hearts to see people come together for such a good cause. Seeing what the reach has been is overwhelming." - Elizabeth Kay, Radio Host, 99.1 The Mix Milwaukee Each year in Milwaukee right before Thanksgiving, an annual food drive event in collaboration with Pick ‘n Save - [...]

"Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin really has a way of bringing it all together in such a way that the pantries can better serve their guests." - Charlotte John-Gomez, President and CEO, Siebert Lutheran Foundation When Albert F. Siebert founded Milwaukee Electric Tool in 1924, he couldn’t have foreseen that the [...]

"The ability to help give back just in a tiny little way, it feels really good to feel like maybe you're impacting some of those families and helping them have a better future." - Tony Drake, Founder and CEO, Drake & Associates, LLC Sometimes facing a challenge can feel like [...]