Fueling Hope: Racine Community Foundation Continues To Make An Impact on Hunger-Relief
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is excited to announce another significant step forward in the fight to solve hunger thanks to a generous contribution from the Racine Community Foundation. Their recent donation of $10,000 will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to provide nourishing food to individuals and families in need.
In Racine County alone, nearly 15,000 people are facing food insecurity, constituting over 7.5% of the county’s population, as per the latest Map the Meal Gap data. The invaluable funds received from the Racine Community Foundation allows Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to procure a diverse range of food items, and enables our partner pantries in Racine County to offer guests the dignity of choice, empowering them to select items that best suit the needs of their families.
The $10,000 donation will specifically be allocated to acquire essential perishable items such as fresh produce, meat, and dairy, along with nutritious shelf-stable food products. This strategic allocation ensures a balanced and healthy supply of food for those relying on our services.
The Racine Community Foundation stands at the forefront of enriching the lives of Racine County residents by fostering and facilitating charitable giving. With an annual commitment of over $2.5 million in grants to local nonprofits, the foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting organizations like ours. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is profoundly grateful for the Racine Community Foundation’s dedication to our shared mission of eradicating hunger. Thank you!
About Racine Community Foundation
Since 1975, the Racine Community Foundation has funded the incredible nonprofit organizations working hard, every day, to improve lives throughout Racine County. Our grants fund non-profits located in or serving Racine County. Our grant recipients work in the arts & culture, community development, educational, environmental, health and human services fields to improve the quality of life for every Racine County resident. If you live, work or play in Racine County, you’ve benefitted from this work and our support of it. Because of our well-managed, $60+ million endowment, we’ll do this work forever.
Additionally, many private donors create scholarship funds to help more Racine County students attend college. We manage 35 scholarship funds established by forward-thinking community individuals, families, and civic leaders who understand education is the foundation for a better future.
