KENOSHA COUNTY — For the last 40 years, western Kenosha County has been home to the Sharing Center. Some call it a food pantry, others know it as the place they can pick up clothing, diapers and school supplies when they can’t afford to purchase much. Still, others call it the place they receive help […]
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Gifford School drive collects 1.5 tons of food
RACINE COUNTY — Students and staff at Gifford School, 8332 Northwestern Ave., collected more than 1.5 tons (3,052.8 lbs. to be exact) of food for a local food pantry in the school’s annual food drive. Gifford students loaded food items – ranging from ramen noodles to canned tuna to peanut butter – into vehicles Tuesday […]
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Shalom Center $2.5M project right on track
KENOSHA — By sometime this summer, the Shalom Center in Kenosha is going to have quite the new look. And its Executive Director, Tamarra Coleman, couldn’t be any more excited for the next phase of Kenosha County’s only homeless shelter and largest food pantry. None of it would have been possible without the most amazing […]
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Tamarra Coleman honored as a 2023 Notable BIPOC Executive
KENOSHA — For Tamarra Coleman, her efforts as the executive director of the nonprofit Shalom Center in Kenosha have always been about doing the work. Tamarra Coleman, Executive Director of the Shalom Center in Kenosha, Wis. – And it’s never been about anything more than that, than leading a staff and a group of 400 […]
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The Veteran Market at VOW seeks donations for Christmas boxes for veterans through Dec. 19
The Veteran Market at Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin is working to ensure that veterans have food on their tables this holiday season. With the potential help of the community, the nonprofit is striving to give away 250 boxes of holiday meals to veterans in Wisconsin. The nonprofit secured meals for veterans this past Thanksgiving. Now, […]
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Walden III raises over $11K, 600 boxes of food for Racine County Food Bank
RACINE — In light of Thanksgiving, students and staff at Walden III middle and high school collected 600 boxes of food and a total of $11,262.44 to donate to the Racine County Food Bank. This included last-minute donations that were collected during their schoolwide assembly. The stage in the Walden III gymnasium held 600 boxes […]
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Feeding America hosts Mobile Food Pantry Nov. 23 at Park High School
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School are hosting a Mobile Food Pantry just in time for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 23, the mobile food pantry is coming to Washington Park High School, 1901 12th St., in Racine. Attendees are able to take what they need, free of charge, from 2:45 p.m. until 3:45 […]
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Pop-up food pantry today at Mount Pleasant COP House on Mead Street
The Mount Pleasant Police Department, Mount Pleasant Citizen Police Academy Alumni, and Journey Disaster Response Team are hosting a pop-up food pantry. This community event is free and welcomes those in need to attend. It will take place tonight (Aug. 23) from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. or while supplies last. Food pantry details This […]
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Feeding America hosts Mobile Food Pantry Aug. 24 at Park High School
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School host a Mobile Food Pantry together every fourth Wednesday of the month. This month the event will take place on Aug. 24. This food pantry is bringing healthy food directly to areas that are in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has refrigerated trucks to transport food […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin’s demand increases, requesting community help for food donations
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) is in need of food pantry donations. The nonprofit organization is sustained by the generosity of donations of food pantry items, monetary gifts, and the support of the Racine community. VOW aims to make a difference in the lives of at-risk Veteran households in every community across Wisconsin, especially in […]
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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Park High School to host Mobile Food Pantry every 4th Wednesday
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Washington Park High School will host a Mobile Food Pantry on every 4th Wednesday of the month. The food pantry is bringing healthy food directly to areas that are in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has refrigerated trucks to transport food in pre-packaged boxes. The boxes of food will b […]
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Veterans Outreach Extended Food Pantry Hours to start April 6
RACINE – Starting next Wednesday, April 6, Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) will extend the hours of the food pantry it operates at 1624 Yout Street. The pantry’s new Wednesday hours will be noon to 7 p.m. The pantry’s Tuesday and Thursday hours will remain at noon to 4 p.m. The lengthened hours are in […]
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13th Annual Race for the Hungry a Great Success
KENOSHA – North Shore Bank’s 13th Annual Race for the Hungry collected $542.73 worth of food to donate to Grace Welcome Center of Kenosha, as well as a new laptop for the center to help with donation tracking efforts. The event, which took place at Kenosha Festival Foods, 3207 80th St., was held on Feb. […]
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UW-Parkside Donates Over 1,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to Racine County Food Bank
SOMERS – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside announced that its Campus Garden was able to produce enough fresh produce to donate over 1,000 pounds to the Racine County Food Bank from July – November this year; 1,019 pounds to be exact. The hot summer days were especially good for the okra and pepper crops this year, […]
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Holiday Food Assistance in Racine
The holidays are a time of giving, and local groups are donating grocery items to those in need this holiday season. So, if you or someone you know needs some help, here are a few places that have resources available. So, what kind of holiday food assistance is available in Racine? 1. Pop Up Food […]