September is Hunger Action Month
Over 125,000 people are struggling with food insecurity in our southwestern Wisconsin community. And with inflation and the cost of living going up, it is increasingly difficult to decide if the money should be spent on rent, bills, medication, or food. With our 300 partners and programs throughout 16 counties, we can support access to food and food resources and help make ends meet.
Everyone has a role to play in ending hunger. This September, we ask you to advocate, educate, donate, and volunteer. To stay up-to-date on all the events happening this month, download our 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar.
Get inspired, take action, and help our neighbors have enough nutritious food to thrive.
Thursday, September 8
Help spread awareness about hunger in our community. Gear up in orange, take a photo or video, and post using #GoOrange22. NBC15 will share our favorite photos, reels, and posts!
Saturday, September 17
We can’t do this work without the support of volunteers. Use this day to sign up for any upcoming volunteer shift and bring your friends too!
Thursday, September 22
Call us at 844-8-Hunger this day and donate to request your song! Jonathan and Kitty will be playing your songs from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Vote on Tuesday, November 2
Your voice matters, and can make a big difference in addressing the root causes of hunger. Learn more.
Healthy food belongs to us all
As a food bank, Second Harvest is a network leader that finds strength by participating, hope by listening, and connection by sharing with our community.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Is money tight? Find food to help make ends meet.
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Find Food Near You Map
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/find-food-near-you/
Mobile Pantry Schedule
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
School Food Pantries
Check your school's facebook page or call the office.
FoodShare
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/foodshare-program/
Employees from local @morgan.stanley offices visited us recently to provide support for our work through a $50,000 grant. This generous funding will allow us to support crucial services provided by some of our rural school food pantries, increasing their capacity through additional food and necessary equipment. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.
What's in the distribution center this week?
Bing Cherries! Ba-da-bing these cherries are king <3
We can't wait for the community to get their hands on these healthy sweet treats!
Is money tight? Find food to help make ends meet.
Find Food Near You
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/find-food-near-you/
Mobile Pantry Schedule
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
School Food Pantries
Check your school's facebook page or call the office.
FoodShare
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/foodshare-program/
Thank you, @danecountyfair for having us today and supporting our Adopt-A-Dairy Cow campaign which provides our southwestern Wisconsin community with milk and other dairy items.
From open – 3:00 pm today, $1 of every entry has been donated to our Adopt-A-Dairy Cow campaign.
Thank you too to our incredible volunteers who dedicate time this weekend!
What's your favorite fruit?
In order for everyone in our community to have enough nutritious food to thrive, we source produce items like these beautiful raspberries and mangos!
Post your favorite fruit in the comments!
We partner with schools all year long to provide food access to families and communities.
Learn more about our youth and family initiatives at SecondHarvestMadison.org/youth-and-family-initiatives
This summer, Second Harvest Foodbank will have a couple of new faces: folks from all around the world are volunteering with us this summer as a part of the AFS/ALEX community. We are a host site of the American Leadership Exchange Program, through the USA State Department.
AFS/ALEX programs empower young people from all backgrounds and cultures with essential skills. These are highly focused short-term, theme-based programs designed to empower folks to change their world, engage in hands-on activities and learn skills vital to becoming a global citizens of tomorrow. As a host site, Second Harvest showcases the food systems of Southern Wisconsin, and invites reflection on hunger and its impact throughout the world.
We’ve hosted two groups so far this year, with another group scheduled to volunteer with us later this year. The groups have all had a blast so far, and we can’t wait to see what they do next! Check out the pictures below!
Interested in volunteering with an amazing group?
Visit our bio to sign up!
@afs_usa
Thank you to the @newglarusbrewing for their generous $20,000 contribution to the work of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Our staff visited the facility recently and enjoyed a tour by the New Glarus Brewery team. Their partnership allows us to support so many families in our communities.
What's in the distribution center this week?
Heirloom Tomatoes!
These big, beautiful fruits are locally grown ready to go out to our community.
@ediblemadison recently put out a good read on heirloom tomatoes, check it out!
Is money tight? Find food to help make ends meet.
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Find Food Near You
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/find-food-near-you/
Mobile Pantry Schedule
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
School Food Pantries
Check your school's facebook page or call the office.
FoodShare
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/foodshare-program/
Happy #workiversary to these fine folx!
Thank you for all your contributions to our mission, organization, and community!
Interested in joining our team? Visit secondharvestmadison.org/careers
@allcitydive2022 meets are happening now! This is the 14th year of partnership between the All City Swim and Dive meet and Second Harvest. Good luck to all the swimmers and divers!
2022 Dive Meet
July 25 – July 26, 2022
Goodman Pool
2022 Swim Meet
July 28 – July 30, 2022
Ridgewood Pool
Dive in and just keep swimming!
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/events/july-all-city-swim-meet/
#reflectionfriday
Each week we put up a question for our community to answer as they volunteer, come to work, or visit our distribution center.
What have you learned?
Employer matches make your donation go further.
Not sure if your employer matches donations?
Check out the new tool on our website to find out!
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/corporate-giving/#employer-matches (link in bio: Employer Matching)
Did you know you could earn a FREE BIKE through volunteering?
As a volunteer for Second Harvest, you are part of a community supporting neighbors who are facing hunger in Wisconsin. But did you know that this service could also earn you a free bicycle?
@wheelsforwinners provides individuals an opportunity to earn bicycles while becoming responsible and active members of the community. This Madison non-profit aims to recycle used bicycles back into the community in a way that promotes positive community values. Anyone who volunteers in our community is eligible for a free bike from Wheels for Winners.
You can earn a bike for yourself, or for someone else! Wheels for Winners has nice refurbished bikes of all styles and sizes. Acquiring your bike is easy. Just complete the simple one page bicycle application that you can download from Wheels for Winners website at http://wheelsforwinners.org/earn-a-bike / (link in bio)
Fill out the form and then stop by the Wheels for Winners shop at 229 South Fair Oaks Avenue in Madison and pick out a bike. The shop hours are shown on the website. You’ll also get a free bike helmet and bike lock. Soon, you or someone you care about will be riding a bike to school, work, or even to Second Harvest for your next volunteer shift.
Read more about the mission of Wheels For Winners here: http://wheelsforwinners.org/our-mission
Drive-through food distributions are available this summer at the following Madison-area schools.
Hawthorne Elementary School
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Henderson Elementary School
July 14, August 11, and September 1
Lake View Elementary School
July 18, August 1, August 15, and August 29
Mendota Community School
July 14 and August 18
#MadisonSchools #MMSD
Is money tight? Find food to help make ends meet.
Find Food Near You – Our NEW interactive map allows you to find pantry partners close to you! Hours per location vary, so please give them a call or visit their website to find the most current hours and days of operation.
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/find-food-near-you/
Mobile Pantry Schedule – Mobiles offer you the opportunity of drive-up pickup. All mobiles include a variety of items for a well-rounded diet including; produce, dairy, grains, and protein. Due to extreme weather, our mobile schedule is subject to change, please check back regularly to ensure the mobile in your area is still happening – (link in bio) : https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/
School Food Pantries – Many schools have food pantries, check your school's facebook page or call the office to see if they are offering a pantry program this summer.
FoodShare – The QUEST Card is a debit-like card that is loaded with your FoodShare benefit every month. It can be used at most grocery stores and many Farmers' Markets. The QUEST Card can even be used to participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program or to pay for Meals on Wheels!
Connect with your area rep to apply: https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/foodshare-program/
211 connects you with thousands of nonprofit and government services in your area: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/ or dial 211
Help others in the community and have a little fun on Farm Fresh Day on Saturday, July 23. The @danecountyfair is partnering with Second Harvest Foodbank to support our Adopt a Dairy Cow program. Arrive before 3 p.m., and $1 of every cash admission at the gates will go to the Adopt a Dairy Cow program.
The vision of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is that everyone has enough nutritious food to thrive. To make this a reality, we believe that equitable access to resources, healthcare, and community support is critical.
In a statement from Feeding America: "There is compelling data that supports our belief that the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have deep implications for hundreds of thousands of women and pregnant people—particularly people of color and people with low income—as well as children and families. The data clearly demonstrates these individuals and families will be significantly more likely to remain in poverty or fall below the poverty line." We encourage you to read Feeding America’s full statement by clicking the following link: https://www.feedingamerica.org/about-us/press-room/roe-v-wade (link in bio)
We believe that the best way to end hunger is to work towards eliminating the root causes of hunger, not exacerbate them. And, we support efforts to increase the resources of those facing hunger, not stretch already limited resources to their breaking point.