In honor of Black History Month and a century of Black history commemorations, WayForward is highlighting the incredible impact and legacy of four Black leaders in food security and housing stability.
Representative Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) spent her storied political career fighting for food access, racial justice, voting rights, women’s rights, and much more. Through her advocacy to expand federal food & unemployment assistance, Chisholm changed the lives of countless American families.
Chisholm was the first Black woman to run for President, and the first Black woman ever elected to US Congress. She represented New York’s 12th congressional district for seven consecutive terms. Her district included the Bedford–Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, a predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhood that experienced high rates of food insecurity.
Chisholm was galvanized to improve food access and nutrition-related health outcomes for her constituents and others experiencing hunger across the US. She partnered with Sen. Bob Dole to formally recommend piloting a nutritional assistance program for mothers and young children in 1972. As a result, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was born. Despite opposition, Chisholm worked tirelessly in support of the program and successfully made WIC funding permanent through amendments to the Child Nutrition Act in 1975. Today, WIC is considered one of the USDA’s most successful nutrition assistance programs in the country.
George Washington Carver (c.1865-1943) was a chemist, educator, and agricultural scientist whose work made farming more sustainable and profitable for communities across the southern US. His brilliant work was motivated by strong religious faith and a deep commitment to apply science in service to everyday people.
Carver was the first Black scholar to graduate from what is now Iowa State University, and brought his passion for practical science to bear as Director of Agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute. The “Plant Doctor” transformed life for Black Southern farmers through techniques like crop rotation, which restored nutrients to fields depleted by cotton and tobacco production. Carver took his agricultural discoveries on the road through his Tuskegee extension program. He published free, accessibly-written recipes to ensure farmers could extract the greatest nutrition and profit from crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, soybeans, pecans, and more.
Representative Mickey Leland (1944-1989) was a passionate advocate for food and healthcare access who dedicated his political career to working on behalf of food-insecure populations in the US and across the world.
Leland’s reform efforts began at the community organizing level in his hometown of Houston, Texas. He helped establish free medical access programs and became a prominent voice among local civil rights leaders. Leland won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1972, and continued to advance the interests of low income Americans upon his election to Congress in 1979. He visited soup kitchens and shelters, donated personally to food banks, and spent the night sleeping on a steam grate on the streets of Washington D.C. to draw public attention toward food and housing issues in 1987.
After a formative visit to Sudan, Leland’s focus on food policy expanded to addressing starvation in developing nations. Through unwavering advocacy, Leland successfully formed the House Select Committee on Hunger and helped push through legislation for an almost-$800 million aid package for global famine relief in 1984. Leland passed away in an accident while traveling to deliver aid to Sudanese refugees in 1989, but the legacy of his fight for food security continues. To honor his work, Congress enacted the Mickey Leland Memorial Domestic Hunger Relief Act of 1990 and the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act of 1993 to continue funding for federal food assistance programs.
Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) was a voting rights activist and civil rights leader who set a new precedent for grassroots farming cooperatives in the United States.
Hamer’s activism stemmed from pivotal incidents of injustice in her life, including her forced sterilization by a white doctor in 1961 and the struggle she underwent trying to register to vote in 1962. Hamer fought endlessly to empower Black citizens through desegregation activism, voter outreach, legal suits, and mutual aid. She organized with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and co-founded the Mississippi Democratic Freedom Party.
Despite direct opposition from President Lyndon B. Johnson, Hamer spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 1964. She testified about her eviction after attempting to register to vote, and the violent assault perpetrated against her by white law enforcement officers after a sit-in protest. She also called for racially integrated state delegations at the DNC on behalf of the Mississippi Democratic Freedom Party. Hamer’s message was broadcast on news stations across the country, leading to a speaking tour that included the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She discussed her upbringing in Ruleville, Mississippi, and the food insecurity her family experienced as sharecroppers: “I know what the pain of hunger is about.”
Hamer was determined to empower poor farming families through shared food and financial opportunity. She leveraged a $10,000 grant from Madison-based nonprofit Measure for Measure to acquire land in Sunflower County, Mississippi, and founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative in 1969.
Through communally growing food, raising pigs, and selling cash crops, the Freedom Farm Cooperative fulfilled needs neglected by federal programs and enabled members to create a more stable living together, on their terms. The Coop later expanded to include housing, a farm store, boutique, and sewing business, and became one of the largest employers in Sunflower County. As Hamer said, “All the qualifications that you have to have to become part of the co-op is you have to be poor… This is the first kind of program that has ever been sponsored in the country in letting local people do their thing themselves.”
We want to begin by expressing our deep gratitude for your continued support of our organization. Your generosity enables us to serve our community in meaningful ways, and we are continually inspired by your commitment to helping your neighbors create stability.
Today, we want to share an update about our clothing center and its impact, while also asking for your partnership in ensuring we can continue to serve our community as effectively as possible.
How You Can Help
Please Review Our Donation Guidelines
Over 600 households use the WayForward Resources Clothing Center each month. We are committed to continuing our free clothing center for as long as we can maintain the capacity to do so. To help us succeed, we’re asking the community to carefully review our donation guidelines before bringing items to us.
What We Gladly Accept:
- Clothing and shoes*
- NEW underwear
- Blankets*
- Towels*
- Sheets*
- NEW pillows
*clean and in good condition (no rips or stains)
What We Cannot Accept:
- Electronics and appliances
- Kitchen items (dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, and pans, etc.)
- Mattresses
- Used pillows
- Mattress pads
- Pre-worn underwear
- Lamps
- Furniture and decorative household items
- Toys
- Bicycles
- Baby products (child car seats, highchairs, cribs, bassinets, etc.)
- Medical equipment
We understand that many of these items are valuable and could benefit someone who needs them. If you have items from our “cannot accept” list, we encourage you to contact other local organizations that may have the space and mission to accommodate them.
Why This Matters
Understanding WayForward’s Space and Capacity
Here’s what many people may not realize: our facility operates with very limited space, and every square foot matters. Our primary mission centers on providing food to those experiencing food insecurity, and our capacity to fulfill that mission depends on how efficiently we can use our available space.
When our clothing center begins to overflow with items we cannot distribute, it directly impacts our ability to store and distribute food. This creates a challenging situation where generous donations can inadvertently reduce our capacity to serve our core mission.
Additionally, when we receive items outside our acceptance guidelines, our small staff must coordinate transportation to partner agencies that can accept these items. While we’re grateful to work with partner organizations, this process requires time, labor, and resources that could otherwise be directed toward serving community members experiencing food insecurity.
Moving Forward Together
Your partnership in following these guidelines makes an enormous difference. When you bring items from our “accepted list,” you’re not only helping someone receive quality clothing and linens, you’re also helping us maintain the space we need to continue our food distribution mission.
We recognize that it requires extra effort on your part to sort donations and ensure they align with our needs. That thoughtfulness and care is a gift in itself, and we are truly grateful.
Thank you for your understanding, continued generosity, and commitment to our community. Together, we can ensure that our clothing center and food programs continue to have the greatest possible impact in creating food security and housing stability for our neighbors.
Click here to see donation drop-off times and how to donate new household items for our Connections program from our Amazon wishlist.
Join us in welcoming our newest staff members at WayForward!
Maggie Milcarek joined the WayForward Resources team in October 2025 as Food and Resource Access Director. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, homelessness, social services, and advocacy. Maggie holds a Master of Social Work in Policy Practice from the University of Washington and most recently served as FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator with the UW–Madison Division of Extension. In her free time, Maggie enjoys supporting her two children in their activities, as well as gardening, crafting, music, and cross-country skiing.
Ron Radunzel, Community Food Logistics Manager, joined the WayForward Resources team in early September 2025. Ron has a robust background in business and systems, and worked as the Director of DVR Services and Director of Supported Employment at Mobility Training and Independent Living, Inc. Ron and his wife Rachel are passionate pet parents who volunteer their time and foster animals for Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims – Madison and the Dane County Humane Society.
Kate Rowell, Communications Coordinator, joined the Development team at WayForward Resources in October 2025. Kate earned her masters in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program and has worked for cultural organizations across the East Coast and Midwest. Most recently, she worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist at the Madison Children’s Museum. In addition to her work with WayForward, Kate facilitates empathy-building workshops with nonprofit World Without Hate. In her free time, she enjoys collecting vintage items and planning adventures for her Dungeons & Dragons group.
Maddie Kalscheuer, Food and Resource Access Manager, joined the WayForward Resources team in August 2025. Maddie recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, earning a bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. During her time at the university, she assisted in a research project related to healthy eating and drinking habits among children, completed an 8-month internship with the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, and studied abroad in Spain. In her free time, Maddie enjoys sewing, playing board games, and cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers.
An End-of-Year Message from Executive Director Ellen Carlson
I love roller coasters, even at my age! I love the anticipation of the climb, the rush of the drop, the way your stomach flips on a sharp turn. But I’m able to enjoy them because I know the engineers have designed every heart-racing twist for maximum safety. 2025 felt like being strapped into a roller coaster ride that we didn’t choose to get on, nor that felt safe. Federal policy and funding changes sent us climbing, dropping, and whipping around corners we couldn’t have imagined. We had to lean into every turn and figure out in real-time how to keep everyone as safe as possible–and remain seated in the cart.
What made it possible to stay on the track through all the twists and turns? We held on to each other. Our community strapped in alongside us on the bumpy ride–ascending to maximum highs by partnering to create stability in our community. Throughout the ups and downs and uncertainty, WayForward Resources has stayed grounded in our mission and values, while being nimble and responsive to what was happening around us. And together we made a difference.
One of the most significant challenges of the year occurred a couple of months ago, when SNAP benefits lapsed due to the federal government shutdown. Visits to our food pantry increased rapidly during that time as thousands of local SNAP recipients, who depend on those benefits to buy groceries at the store, worried about how they would feed themselves and their families. I was overwhelmed with sadness by what was happening to people in our community–and at the same time, I was also overwhelmed with gratitude and joy by how the community responded immediately–mobilizing and jumping in with increased food and financial donations. Working late, I would see cars drive in to drop off boxes and bags and carfuls of food without pause. By comparison, we had nearly three times as much food donated during the six weeks after our information went out as we did last year during this same time period. People experiencing this scare had access to ample food because you donated your resources of food, money, and time. We came together in this critical moment because we all envision a community where no one has to worry about if they will go hungry.
And while SNAP benefits have since been restored, much uncertainty and concern remains. Expected federal cuts to SNAP in 2026 will put 90,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing their benefits. This will increase the number of people relying on food pantries. WayForward’s food pantry and the pantry system in our community are already stretched trying to keep pace with the record-level demand. Thankfully, to date, we have not had to turn anyone away from the food pantry, but it remains challenging to keep our shelves stocked with food. In the year ahead, we will be working even more closely with five other large food pantries in Dane County to explore new ways to order food together in bulk and pool our resources to bring in more food. And we will be relying even more on community food donations and food drives to ensure we can continue to feed our neighbors.
Our housing programs are also experiencing record demand. This past October, we received the most emergency fund requests we have ever had in a single month. One factor is that housing prices in Dane County are climbing much faster than wages. While new housing is continuously being built, it has proved challenging to keep up with Dane County’s growing population of all incomes. (Did you know that some projections have the Dane County area population at more than 1 million people by 2050?) Solving our housing problems truly requires a community-wide effort. This year, we hosted a number of informative presentations in order to share what we are seeing in our programs and hearing from the people we serve with decision-makers and community members. We hope this increased knowledge and understanding will lead to new approaches and effective solutions.
The roller coaster of federal policy changes impacted our housing programs as well. We were awarded a significant federal grant in 2024 to support our Connections program, which helps families in doubled-up situations (living with others because they don’t have anywhere else to stay) move into stable housing. While we had expected the funding to arrive over the summer to pick up where previous funding was sunsetting, it has still not arrived. There continues to be complications and confusion with much of the federal funding for community housing programs. This has caused disruption not only to our program, but to housing programs throughout the community. While we are still hoping for our grant to arrive, we are also exploring alternative ways to support families in this program in 2026.
When people ask me, “How are things?,” it can be difficult to answer! It’s hard right now for so many people in our community. We talk with people every day who are facing huge barriers and who are feeling scared as they have seen a wide range of stability-supporting community resources disrupted. But also, we have been inspired and energized by the strength of our community’s support that has helped us navigate these bumps and curves so that we can continue to provide food and housing resources for our neighbors.
We are still strapped into this bumpy ride. But we’re keeping our eyes wide open, preparing for the year ahead that we anticipate will be full of more unexpected twists and curves. We ask for your continued partnership in our work together to ensure everyone in our community has the nutritious food and stable housing needed to thrive. There are a number of ways you can still join us in making a difference this year. Make a tax-deductible financial donation online, by check, from your IRA, appreciated stock, or donor-advised fund. Donations of your time through volunteering or donations of food also make an immediate, impactful difference. You can purchase items directly from our online wish list for delivery, or use our top 10 list to buy items locally to drop off.
Thank you for choosing to create stability in our community–here, now, and for the future.
Sincerely,
Ellen Carlson, Executive Director
DonateWhen so much feels uncertain and unsettled, choose to be a source of stability in our community.
Life can take unexpected turns, as Natalie discovered over a decade ago when her marriage came to an end and she suddenly found herself juggling the challenges of single working motherhood. With young children to care for and a budget that often barely stretched to cover groceries, the pressure was stressful. That’s when Natalie learned about the Food Pantry at WayForward Resources.
Having access to the pantry gave Natalie peace of mind knowing her kids had the nutritious food needed to learn and grow. It allowed her to fill in the gaps with her budget so she could allocate her limited resources towards rent and other essentials.
However, as housing costs rose over the years, the rent increases for Natalie’s apartment had outpaced her income. When her lease renewal time arrived this year, she made the tough decision not to renew. Unfortunately, her search for a new place within her budget came up short, leaving her and her teenage daughter, Emma, without a home. They moved into an extended stay hotel, which was even more financially draining than their previous rent.
Through her connection with the WayForward Food Pantry, Natalie learned about the Housing Stability program and reached out for help. She met with a case manager who referred her to a brand-new affordable housing development, and two months later, she received the good news that she was approved to move into her new home. WayForward assisted with the entry costs at her new place, where the monthly rent is lower, making her financial situation far more manageable. Additionally, remaining in the same neighborhood means her daughter can stay at her school, maintaining friendships and continuity in her education. Natalie feels a renewed sense of hope for a brighter, more stable future for her and her family.
“Once again, thank you for everything that you have done for me and my family,” shared Natalie with her case manager Laurie Horton. Laurie responded, “It’s your neighbors who made this possible.”
With your support, we’re making a difference in people’s lives, like Natalie and Emma’s.
Give Today to Create Stability. Here. Now. And for the Future.
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November 4, 2025
Contacts:
Anne Shlimovitz, WayForward Resources, anne@wayfordwardresoures.org, (608) 826-3408
Lisa Marshall, Badger Prairie Needs Network, communications@bpnn.org, (608) 347-2112
Florence Edwards-Miller, Goodman Community Center, (608) 204-3127
Becca Bolton, The River Food Pantry, becca@riverfoodpantry.org, (608) 665-0819
Katherine Addison, St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, kaddison@svdpmadison.org, (608) 442-7200 x37
Susan Schmidt, Sunshine Place, susan@sunshineplace.org, (608) 478-5556
Delayed SNAP Benefits Cause Significant Increases in Demand at Area Food Pantries
MADISON — Six of Dane County’s largest food pantries are already seeing the impacts of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) delays. SNAP, known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, provided benefits to nearly 65,000 people in Dane County in 2024. As America’s most extensive anti-hunger program, it gives out monthly government benefits to low-income households to help them purchase food. Even before SNAP benefits lapsed over the past weekend due to the federal government shutdown, many area food pantries began seeing increases as people turned to them to fill anticipated gaps. This comes on top of significant increases in demand that Dane County food pantries have already experienced over the last several years.
“The disruption to the SNAP program is already creating additional pressure as we enter our busiest time of year,” reports Rhonda Adams, Executive Director of The River Food Pantry. “The River provided nearly 500 grocery orders and over 900 take-home meals in a single day last week, even before benefits were delayed. That is our busiest day ever outside of a holiday week. We are bracing for a surge in need, both among current clients and families who have not been visiting a pantry. I spoke to people waiting for their groceries last week, and most worried about how they will replace the meals that FoodShare covered, even with the support available from local pantries.”
Other food pantries are also seeing significant increases in visitors. “Last Tuesday, we saw our highest number of customers ever in our food pantry,” said Goodman Community Center’s Director of Food Resources, Francesca Frisque. “This included a large number of new shoppers who had never visited our pantry before. The rest of the week continued to be high, and we anticipate more this week.”
Food pantries are bracing for hard weeks ahead. Yesterday in response to a federal judge’s order to release a contingency fund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that this contingency fund would only cover $4.6 billion of November’s SNAP benefits, roughly half of what is typically distributed. No timeline was provided to when people would receive these benefits.
Despite these challenges, Dane County food pantries want to emphasize to community members impacted by the delay and partial payment of FoodShare benefits that they are prepared to do everything possible to ensure continued access to basic food. They are seeing firsthand the strain that the delay in benefits, along with the disruption and confusion from constantly changing information, is putting on families.
“People are worried. We’re hearing concern from both those who need help and those eager to offer it,” said Ann Maastricht, Executive Director of Sunshine Place. “Sunshine Place and our partner pantries across Dane County have food and support available, and together with community support, we are making sure everyone who needs help can get it.”
For now, food pantries are filling a critical gap. Although they can do this for a short time, food pantries can’t be the permanent solution. “Food pantries and SNAP are intended to work together to combat food insecurity,” said Chris Kane, Senior Director of Client Services at St. Vincent de Paul — Madison. “Food pantries cannot replace SNAP. According to Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries, the SNAP program provides nine meals. That is too large a gap for the charitable sector to replace.”
Community members can give now to their local food pantry to make sure pantries continue to have food to meet the surge in demand. Even after the SNAP crisis ends, community support will still be important as we head into the holiday season. “Crisis or not, hunger doesn’t take a break,” said Marcia Kasieta, Business and Development Director at Badger Prairie Needs Network. “Even when SNAP funding begins to return, record-setting need will continue. And with more federal cuts on the horizon, even more vulnerable families will be affected. Dane County has one of the most organized and collaborative food pantry networks in the country — but we rely on the strength and generosity of our wider community to help lift our neighbors through tough times.”
Cash donations enable pantries to target their buying to the most-needed items and to purchase in bulk at lower prices than retail. Most pantries also accept donations of nonperishable food. Check your local food pantry’s website for more details about giving or to see information about volunteer needs they may have.
“WayForward Resources and other local pantries have already seen an incredible response from the community,” said Ellen Carlson, Executive Director of WayForward Resources. “Thank you. We appreciate the monetary and food donations, the offers to volunteer and the concern and support that have all come our way. It is essential. Please continue to partner with us during the delay and reduction in SNAP benefits–and into the future so that we can build a strong community together.”
About the Food Pantries:
About Badger Prairie Needs Network
Founded in 1986, Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to end hunger and reduce poverty in Dane County. In addition to operating one of the region’s most collaborative food pantry and food recovery programs, BPNN offers a range of wrap-around community services including pro bono legal assistance, onsite social workers through Joining Forces for Families, a commercial kitchen, community meals, and job-training programs in partnership with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development. Demand for food assistance continues to reach historic levels. In 2025, BPNN is on pace to support more than 95,000 neighbors — nearly triple pre-pandemic levels. Learn more at bpnn.org.
About the Fritz Food Pantry at Goodman Community Center
Located on Madison’s east side, the Goodman Community Center strengthens lives and secures futures, through programs focusing on food security, older adults, children ages 3–19, and building community. The Fritz Food Pantry at the Goodman Community Center provides groceries for more than 350 households every week. We believe everyone should have access to a variety of healthy, fresh foods, regardless of their income level, and we’re proud to provide this valuable service to anyone in our community who needs it. The pantry is open three days a week and all are welcome. No pre-registration is required. Learn more at goodmancenter.org.
About The River Food Pantry
The River is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Services include free groceries for pickup or delivery, to-go meals, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers. The River also recovers food and resources—that would otherwise go to waste—from local retailers. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 3,500 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community. Learn more at www.riverfoodpantry.org.
About St. Vincent de Paul — Madison
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is a membership organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. They offer services such as food, prescription medicine, clothing, furniture, household goods, storage lockers and guidance to neighbors in need. Seven St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores across Dane County help fund these services and provide direct charity through a furniture, household goods and clothing voucher program. St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is currently accepting new volunteers during their “Volunteers Are Magic” drive with Magic98. Please visit https://svdpmadison.org/event/magic98-volunteer-drive/ to learn more.
About Sunshine Place
Located in Sun Prairie, Sunshine Place is a community resource serving Dane County and surrounding areas. The nonprofit provides a one-stop shop for support, offering its own programs focused on food, housing, and basic needs, alongside co-located partner agencies that provide additional wraparound services. The largest of Sunshine Place’s programs is the Sun Prairie Food Pantry, a full-choice pantry open six days per week and serving households across Dane County and beyond. The pantry also provides community-based food distribution to children in Sun Prairie and nearby communities through neighborhood and school partnerships. Learn more at https://sunshineplace.org.
About WayForward Resources
WayForward Resources focuses on creating food security and housing stability. Located in Middleton, their food pantry and clothing center are open five days a week to anyone in Dane County. WayForward’s housing stability programs provide case management, referrals, and financial assistance to community members living in the Middleton-Cross Plains School District and part of the west side of Madison. Learn more at wayforwardresources.org.
This September, over 20 local businesses and community organizations joined our Take Action Against Hunger Challenge to raise awareness and food during Hunger Action Month. With an ambitious goal to collect 25,000 pounds of food, participants initiated food drives across Dane County and engaged in a spirited competition to gather as much donated food as possible for the WayForward Resources pantry.
One dedicated community member even put their team pride on the line in support of Hunger Action Month. Laura Crow, a dedicated Bears fan and member of Middleton Community Church, pledged to shave the iconic Green Bay Packers “G” into her hair if the congregation met their 2,500-meal donation goal. Thanks to Laura’s daring offer and the church’s dedication to service, Middleton Community Church achieved the month’s largest food drive and contributed the equivalent of 3,493 meals. PUBG Studios Madison, a local video game developer, documented their cereal drive with a creative, and amazingly cinematic video featuring a long and winding cascade of boxes lined up like dominoes throughout their office. In total, PUBG donated enough food for 2,000 meals.
Thank you to the organizations, companies, and the many individuals in our community who joined our challenge this month to ensure our neighbors have enough nutritious food to not experience hunger. Through collective action, WayForward’s food pantry received 25,909 pounds of food for Hunger Action Month.
Profound thanks to all our Take Action Against Hunger Challenge 2025 participants:
City of Middleton, which officially proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month
Middleton Community Church, winner of the Exceptional Action Award & Laura Crow, winner of the G for Generosity Award
PUBG Studios Madison, winner of the Gamers in Action Award
High Point Christian School, winner of the Youth in Action Award
WEA Member Benefits, winner of the Can-Do Attitude Award
Evergreen Healthcare Partners, winner of the Refuel After School Award
Vierbicher Associates, winner of the Team Action Award
Middleton Hills Neighborhood, winner of the Good Neighbor Award
Waconia Park Owners Association, winner of the Newest Action Partner Award
Sketchworks Architecture
RSVP of Dane County
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Piggly Wiggly – Cross Plains
St. Peter Catholic Church
Forward Health Group
TEMPO of Madison
First Choice Dental
And the many individuals in our community who participated in the challenge!
Thank you also to local elected and municipal leaders including, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard, Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys, City of Middleton Mayor Emily Kuhn, Middleton Alders Charles Myers and Lisa Janairo, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Superintendent Dr. Dana E. Monogue, and the staff from the City of Middleton’s Planning and Zoning Department, stopped by WayForward Resources to drop off food donations, help stock our pantry shelves, and raise awareness during Hunger Action Month!
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