Blog: Feed Change
Tackling Hunger With AJ Dillon
Dear Friends, The State of Wisconsin has embraced me and my family since I was drafted here in 2020. Every time I take the field or prepare for a workout, I think about our fans and their dedication to the team. That’s why, in every play, every carry, and every [...]
Making a Difference Through Advocacy and Outreach
In any situation, Anita Garrett takes care of her family and her community. Living in Milwaukee, Garrett plays an integral role in raising her four grandchildren, while making sure her neighbors, friends, and complete strangers have access to everything they need for a healthy lifestyle. “As parents and grandparents, our [...]
Helping Expectant Parents in Need
A new initiative from Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Birthworkers United, Inc., will provide support for expectant parents and children of color — during pregnancy and beyond. The Nurturing Collaborative seeks to increase equity and food security by ensuring access to food and other resources that provide a nurturing environment [...]
He Loves To Help
Eleven-year-old Elijah already knows what he wants to be when he grows up: a robotic engineer. “I want to build robots that help around the house,” he says. “So, if you need help, or your car breaks down, it’ll get fixed. Helping people makes me feel proud of myself.” Elijah, [...]
Letter From the President & CEO
Dear Friend, Summer is almost here, and for many kids that means swimming pools, cookouts, and vacations. It's the best time of year for many kids. Sadly, for other kids, summer is a time of added hunger. For families already having a hard time putting food on the table for [...]
Providing Food to Help Seniors Thrive
The Greater Galilee Senior Grocery Program, led by Greater Galilee Baptist Church in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, was developed to ensure seniors in Milwaukee have access to the healthy, nutritious food they need. Older neighbors enjoy a hot meal while there, and then receive a bag of food [...]
Her Turn for Help
Liz spent a significant portion of her adult life serving older people. Now it’s her turn. For 30 years, Liz worked in housekeeping at a retirement home. When the facility closed, Liz lost her job and suddenly faced financial struggles. Her Social Security income isn’t enough to cover all her [...]
Programs That Plant Hope
A critical part of solving hunger is getting to the root cause of the issue — whether it’s a failing food system or a society that lacks resources for those reentering the workforce. Our Farm Link program is working to solve both issues by supporting Riverview Gardens and Service Works. [...]
Strength Supported by Resources
Susan is a single mother with two young children. She had a job she loved that provided well for her family of three. Everything was running smoothly, until one day her car unexpectedly broke down, needing repairs that added up to more than $1,000. Unable to pay for the repairs, [...]
“It’s a Lifeline”
"It’s a Lifeline” Dorothy, 86, has always enjoyed giving her time to help others. In fact, she began volunteering in her new community almost the moment she arrived there six years ago. She originally relocated to help start a new church, and began volunteering her time at the local food [...]
Partnerships Broaden Access and Understanding
Native Americans face some of the highest rates of food insecurity. In fact, 1 in 4 Native Americans struggle with hunger and report having limited access to sufficient, affordable food. Because of this we are working with Feeding Wisconsin and a number of other organizations, including Tribal partners, on the [...]
Letter From the President & CEO
Dear Friend, In 2009, there were about 39.6 million people in the United States age 65 and older. That number grew to 54.1 million by 2019 — almost a 37% increase in just one decade. That’s just the beginning of the story. The 65-and-over population is projected to reach 80.8 [...]
My Cause My Cleats
Green Bay, WI. -- AJ Dillon, admittedly, doesn't wear anything "too flashy" on the football field. That may change this Sunday as the Green Bay Packers running back has opted to support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin during the NFL's annual 'My Cause My Cleats' weekend. “The Wisconsin community has [...]
Racine Community Foundation Helps Fund Local Pantries
Thanks to the Racine Community Foundation, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will be able to make major strides in eliminating hunger in Racine County, one of the 35 counties the food bank serves. The recent $10,000 donation Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin received from the foundation will go towards providing healthy food [...]
Letter From the President & CEO
Dear Friend, You can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. You’ve probably heard that saying. It’s a call for empathy and understanding. And for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, it’s also a call to action. To best serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity, we need to grasp [...]
