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| Landmark
Study Released - Hunger in Southwestern Wisconsin 2010 |
 A
landmark study released by Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
and Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief
organization, reports that nearly 141,000 people, 43% who
are children, receive emergency food each year through the
Foodbank’s partner food pantries, meal sites and shelters.
This represents an 83% increase since the
findings reported in Hunger in Southwestern Wisconsin 2006.
Hunger in Southwestern Wisconsin 2010 is
the first research study to capture the significant connection between
the recent economic downturn and an increased need for emergency
food assistance. Learn more.
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Feed Those Facing Hunger by Doing Your Taxes |
 For
the first time ever, Wisconsin taxpayers have the opportunity to
make a monetary donation to their local food bank just by doing
their taxes.
To
participate, simply find the convenient tax check-off box (line
38i) on the Wisconsin Income Tax Form and enter the amount you’d
like to donate.
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Your
donation will go to Feeding America food banks serving Wisconsin
residents, including Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
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| Help
Families Get Food by Answering Phones |
 Love
being on the phone and helping people? We have a volunteer
opportunity that's calling you!
Second
Harvest Foodbank needs you to become a FoodShare Helpline
volunteer and help prescreen families and individuals who
may be eligible for FoodShare (food stamp) benefits.
Answer our call! Learn
more now about becoming a FoodShare Helpline volunteer and about
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Million
Pound Challenge
The
Million Pound Challenge is a great way
to get in shape while feeding our neighbors facing hunger!
This
campaign runs now-May 31 and directly benefits
the Foodbank's emergency food pantry partners throughout our 16-county
service area!
For
every pound of weight lost, the Princeton Club and other sponsors
will contribute 10 pounds of food to Second Harvest Foodbank –
up to one million pounds of food. That's 500 tons of food! Participants
who don't need to shed pounds can join through an exercise option.
Sign
up today at the Million
Pound Challenge website! Individuals and groups are
welcome!
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| Your
Support Drives Second Harvest Foodbank Programs |
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Your
support drives Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin's mission.
Every $0.95 you donate supports Second Harvest's programs
that help families, seniors and individuals facing hunger.
On
any given day, more than 100,000 people in southwestern Wisconsin
- 40 percent whom are children - may go to bed hungry.
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Donate
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Please
make a generous secure
online donation now and help our neighbors
struggling with hunger.
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14th
Annual Campaign Raises 2.8 Million Meals |
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Thank
you to all who have shared their holidays with southwestern Wisconsin
families facing hunger during the 2009 NBC15 Share Your Holidays
campaign. To date, we have raised 2.8 million meals!
To
learn more about the campaign, visit the NBC15
Share Your Holidays page.
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| Who's
the "1 in 8" in your life? |
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 One
in eight Americans struggles with hunger - this could be your neighbor,
your grandchild's schoolmate, someone you encounter every day. Who
is the 1 in 8 in your life? Watch the compelling "1
in 8" hunger prevention public service campaign, produced
in collaboration with the Ad Council and Second Harvest's national
office Feeding America, and learn how you can help.
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President
Obama Talks About Food Banks
 When
President Obama addressed the state of the economy in early 2009,
he acknowledged many are struggling with hunger and turning to food
banks. Watch
this video and spread the word about the growing problem of
hunger in America. Together, we can be part of the vision for change.
Learn how to find
help or give
help.
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