Needing a little extra help with the groceries, Tom reached out to learn more about FoodShare when he saw a flyer in the laundry room at his apartment complex, Veterans Village. FoodShare, Wisconsin’s version of food stamps, is a program that helps our friends and neighbors purchase the food they need to stay healthy. Recipients [...]
Milwaukee natives are proud to celebrate their Bucks’ wins, beloved breweries, and beautiful views from lake Michigan. As much as we love focusing on the “wins” that bring us together, the city still has a lot to work on. Milwaukee continually tops the list of most segregated cities, sets record highs for crime rates, and battles [...]
When the budget is tight, sometimes the easiest choice to feed the family is visiting the nearest fast-food restaurant or heating up a frozen meal. FoodShare, however, is giving people healthier options. Many people may be surprised to learn that vegetable seeds can be purchased with FoodShare benefits. Gardening can be a great hobby to [...]
Tim recently retired and was applying for his social security benefits when someone suggested that he apply for FoodShare, Wisconsin’s version of Food Stamps. He was apprehensive at first because he had never applied for services like that before. “Through all the years I’ve been working, I always told myself, ‘You don’t need any help. [...]
Do you see an unmet need in your community? Have you thought about starting a food pantry in your neighborhood? Whether you're just considering the idea or you're already making plans, here are some tips from managers who have years of food pantry experience. Get organized. “My number one suggestion is to get organized first. [...]
No one should ever have to forfeit well-balanced meals for cheaper, unhealthier options. From the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging, here are four easy and nutritious recipes to try - especially if you're on a budget! Stuffed Pepper Soup Vegetable Wrap with Hummus Warm Apple Oatmeal Hummus [...]
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is proud to help serve those who have served our country. Unfortunately, veterans are almost twice as likely to be food insecure compared to the general population. They’re also more likely to face such challenges as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and homelessness. In Wisconsin, there are an estimated 330 veterans experiencing homelessness. [...]
FoodShare recipients are often stereotyped because of the stigmas that surround receiving assistance. However, there are more than half a million food-insecure people in Wisconsin, and 1 in 8 individuals are experiencing hunger in eastern Wisconsin alone. That could be your coworker, a friend from church, or your next-door neighbor. FoodShare is a temporary [...]
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is pleased to announce an exciting new step in our efforts to provide wholesome food to families and individuals facing hunger. We are adding an Advocacy & Outreach Department that will focus on government commodities. This new department is part of our growing commitment to participate in state and federal [...]
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