Programs
Second
Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin acquires and distributes
food to more than 400 charitable food programs who work to
end hunger at the neighborhood and community level in 16
southwestern Wisconsin counties. In addition, Second Harvest
Foodbank takes action against hunger through these programs:
BackPack
Program
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filled with nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods provide
nourishment on long weekends and other out-of-school times
for children considered at risk of hunger. In conjunction
with a school district and a community agency that acquires
food through Second Harvest Foodbank, backpacks are filled
with food and teachers discretely hang them in children's
lockers to be taken home on the last school day before
the break. Learn more about
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Food
Rescue Program
 The
Food Rescue Program recovers a variety of nutritious foods
from retail grocery businesses throughout our southwestern
Wisconsin 16-county service area. Each week, the Food Rescue
trucks and drivers collect perishable foods such as fresh
produce, dairy, meat, bakery, and shelf stable items. Dry
goods are also included in the mix. After inspection, the
product is distributed to Second Harvest partner agencies.
This program provides over one million pounds of high quality,
nutritious food every year. Learn
more about Second Harvest Foodbank's Food Rescue Program.
FoodShare
Outreach Program
Kids
Cafe Program
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Second
Harvest Foodbank operates its Kids Cafe Program at eight
community partner sites.
Tailored to each neighborhood’s needs, Kids Cafes
provide a safe environment where youth receive free,
wholesome meals and snacks and participate in nutrition
education and academic and recreational activities.
Learn
more about Second Harvest Foodbank's Kids Cafe Program.
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Mobile
Pantry Program
In
August 2003, Second Harvest Foodbank rolled out the Mobile
Pantry Program. In partnership with a member agency, food
from the Second Harvest warehouse is trucked to a neighborhood
site at a prescheduled time for immediate distribution to
residents. The program provides additional food to those in
need and gives Second Harvest a valuable channel to increase
food distribution so nutritious, non-perishable foods as well
as perishable foods, such as milk, juice, bread and fresh
produce, do not go to waste. Learn
more about Second Harvest Foodbank's Mobile Pantry Program.
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