“Thank You Very, Very Much”
March 18, 2025
Royal’s face lights up as she spots the ice cream. “It’s gonna melt!” she squeals. But it’s the perfect treat for her birthday in a few days. She’s turning 5!
Royal visits the UMOS Food Pantry, a hunger-relief partner located in Milwaukee, once a month with her mom, Daisy. Daisy is a dedicated single mom and full-time college student. She is working toward a health care management degree so she can build a better life for herself, Royal, and her 9-year-old son. But that means juggling child care, going to school, and managing household expenses and tuition payments. For three years now, UMOS (and the people who help supply it, like you!) has been important support for Daisy’s family.
The variety of food they receive helps Daisy introduce Royal and her brother to new cuisines beyond their familiar dishes. “It’s fun because I get to teach my kids different stuff outside of our culture,” says Daisy. Royal says that she’s been enjoying making tacos with the food they get at the pantry!
Summer can be an especially challenging time for families like Daisy’s, when the kids are on break and don’t have access to school meals. When asked about the impact of the pantry, Daisy gets emotional. “I wouldn’t be able to feed my family,” she shares through tears. The food they receive helps ensure Royal and her brother don’t have to worry about being hungry and lets them focus on just being kids.
Your donations make stories like this possible. As Daisy tells us, “Keep donating because it makes a huge impact on lives like mine and my kids.” Thank you for supporting your neighbors this summer and all year long.
