Markquart Gives Back | Feed My People Food Bank

Markquart Gives Back is supporting local organizations who are servings those who need it most.  One of those amazing organizations is the Feed My People Food Bank.  Every day people in the Chippewa Valley go hungry. In fact, one in nine people in west-central Wisconsin are food insecure, including one in five children. And nearly 70,000 people in west-central Wisconsin rely on food from programs supplied by Feed My People.

Feed My People bridges the gap between food manufacturers and hunger-relief organizations (food pantries, community meal sites, & shelter). They are equipped with a large warehouse and six refrigerated trucks, which help them distribute food to more than 120 hunger-relief organizations. They also provide weekend kids’ meals to almost 2,000 local students who may struggle with hunger when school meals are not available and assist Meals on Wheels with distributing food boxes to individuals who are homebound.

Feed My People is so successful due to the kindness of the surrounding communities. Local farmers, retailers, and companies donate food and products every year, and individuals in the community help by donating their time and money. For every $1 donated they are able to provide four meals.

Many of the day-to-day operations are run by volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering or donating please visit their website.

FEED MY PEOPLE FOOD BANK WEBSITE

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