Additional $10 million in ARPA funds going to fight food insecurity in Wisconsin
State officials announced Thursday that $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is being routed to two organizations that help fight hunger in Wisconsin.
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New mural highlighting food insecurity triples goal, raises $75,000 for food-insecure families
Little John's has now raised $3.5 million of the $4 million needed to break ground on new pay-what-you-can restaurant
MADISON, Wis.-- Walking along State Street, you might've noticed the façade of the Overture Center slowly evolving over the past month. From the outside,…
Little John’s uses a pay-what-you-can structure to help those facing food insecurity
Little John’s was designed to create sustainable solutions so that good food is always accessible no matter the circumstances.
Little John’s was designed to create sustainable solutions so that good food is always accessible no matter the circumstances.
Hyvee stores using murals to spread awareness for food insecurity
Food insecurity impacts an estimated 13 million kids in America, and grocery stores are coming up with different ideas on how to fight hunger.
Boys & Girls Club creates to-go meals for families
Tackling food insecurity by offering meals for families of two people, up to seven family members.
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County just launched the Family Meals To-go Program, but due to lack of funding the program can only supply 40 meals a week.
The next chapter for Cook It Forward
A program fighting food insecurity in Madison with chef-made meals has a slightly new model for 2021 to become a 'permanent fixture.'
A program fighting food insecurity in Madison with chef-made meals has a slightly new model for 2021 to become a 'permanent fixture.'
Make a Difference Monday: Madison restaurants 'Cook It Forward,' and are asking for your help to feed the hungry
We know what it means to 'pay it forward.' Swap the word 'pay' with 'cook' and you have the name of one of Madison's newest organizations.
Wisconsin hospital takes steps to address food insecurity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - One Madison-area health care provider will begin asking patients of all ages about hunger.The Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/2rUvXiU) reports that on Tuesday UW Health providers in Madison will start asking all emergency room and hospital patients if they're worried about having enough food. Patients who are experiencing food insecurity will then be directed to food pantries and other assistance.
Madison area faces hunger epidemic
Resources like food pantries and the Goodman Community Center help address the issue of food insecurity in Madison
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