Second Harvest believes that everyone in our community should have equal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally meaningful food. Through core services of food acquisition & storage, food distribution, and FoodShare Outreach, Second Harvest provides people facing hunger access to enough nutritious food to thrive, serving the sixteen counties in Southern Wisconsin. Since 1986, Second Harvest has worked with a network of over 300 food pantries, partners, and meal sites to achieve the goals of nutrition security and food equity for all.
External link for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Dr
Madison, Wisconsin 53718, US
As we reflect on 2024, we're filled with gratitude for the milestones we've achieved and the memories we've created together. As we step into 2025, let's raise a toast to the big and small victories of the past year. 🎉❤️ Thank you for being our lifeline, our community, and our inspiration. We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!
We’re thrilled to share that the Ecolab Foundation has awarded us $12,500 to support our Beloit Mobile Pantry! This generous grant allows Second Harvest to purchase and distribute nutrient-rich foods to our neighbors. With $12,500, we can provide: 7,500 cartons of eggs 5,900 half gallons of milk 2,750 pounds of protein Thanks to Second Harvest’s scale and purchasing power, every dollar goes further! A $10 donation can provide up to $24 in groceries for those who need it most. Thank you, Ecolab!
Exciting news! State Superintendent, Dr. Underly, has called for universal free meals as part of Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The proposal would fund the School Breakfast Program made available for all public, charter, and residential schools, and residential childcare centers. It would strengthen local food systems connecting school districts with fresh produce from local farms, and fully fund the School Day Milk Program ensuring students have access to milk while at school. “When we make sure all our kids are properly nourished, we are nurturing the leaders of tomorrow,” said Dr. Underly. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g4_rXwKx
We’re so excited to share that we’ve received a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium Education Group! Ascendium employees nominated and voted for our nonprofit to receive this grant. This grant will help us support everyone in our community with equal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally-meaningful food. Thank you so much, Ascendium Education Group! ❤️
WE DID IT! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've not only reached but SURPASSED our $1.5 million WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays goal this year! We are beyond grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported this campaign. Together, we've shown what one community can achieve when we come together for a common cause. The impact we've made will be felt far and wide, and we couldn't have done it without YOU! Here's to the power of ONE: one community, one mission, and one huge difference!
The 29th annual WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays is in full swing! ❤️ Thank you to the Alliant Energy Center for donating their space for this event, and Affiliated Engineers, Inc. for sponsoring our lovely volunteer hospitality station. And a huge thank you to Kleins Floral & Greenhouses for their generous donation of some truly beautiful poinsettias – they’ve set the festive mood! 💐
We’re so excited to share that thanks to a generous match, every dollar you donate to WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays will be doubled—TODAY ONLY! Call 608-204-8000 or visit https://lnkd.in/gbVwZExj to make your donation. But hurry—this incredible opportunity ends at 10 p.m. tonight!
Exciting news! Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th, marks the 29th annual WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays Phone-A-Thon and Sort-A-Thon at the Alliant Energy Center! Thanks to an incredible matching donation, every dollar you contribute to Share Your Holidays will be DOUBLED during tomorrow’s event. Don't miss this opportunity to make twice the impact! Call 608-204-8000 or visit secondharvestsw.org/SYH to donate and DOUBLE your support. Let's come together to make a difference!
Mark your calendars! All donations on Wednesday, December 11 will be MATCHED! Call 608-204-8000 or visit secondharvestsw.org/SYH to make a difference. Thank you to our generous sponsors for making WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays possible! UW Health | Dental Health Associates Of Madison | Dean Health Plan, Inc. | ALCIVIA | Alliant Energy Center | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® | John Deere | BMO | CBRE | American Family Insurance | SVA Consulting | National Guardian Life Insurance Company | Exact Sciences | Esker U.S. | Emmi Roth | Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison | The Little Potato Company Ltd | Affiliated Engineers, Inc. | Temple Beth El | I-STATE TRUCK CENTER
A HUGE congratulations to this year's Be Like Mike winners: Kris Ballweg from Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry and Dean Health Plan, Inc. by Medica! Named after WMTV 15 News Share Your Holidays campaign founders Mike McKinney and Mike Hart, the Be Like Mike award honors those who embody the true spirit of the campaign. See their inspirational stories here: Kris Ballweg: https://lnkd.in/gUyqZQ8T Dean Health Plan by Medica: https://lnkd.in/gPwmTi3Y