The United States is facing a national formula shortage. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of Abbott’s powder formula. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, other formula supply companies have been unable to keep up with demand. Formula serves many types A formula shortage affects more than just infants. Many […]
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RAMAC To Honor Business Achievement
RACINE – Fischer USA and Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly will be among the honorees at the 2022 Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) Business Awards Dinner next month. The dinner – a recognition of excellence and achievement – is planned for Thursday, April 28 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. Fischer USA Inc. – Fischer USA, […]
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RUSD Holiday Food Basket Giveaway
Racine Unified School District is hosting a Holiday Food Basket giveaway. The school district is partnering with Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency, Feeding America, and the Racine County Food Bank for the event. To receive a holiday food basket, households must register. The baskets are limited to one per household. Additionally, […]
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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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Food Pantry Readying for Thanksgiving
A crew of community volunteers on Wednesday unloaded 120 turkeys that will become Thanksgiving meals for dozens of local families next week. The turkeys soon filled three freezers at the Holy Communion Lutheran Church food pantry, 2000 W. Sixth St. Volunteers also unloaded four pallets of miscellaneous food items delivered by the Racine County Food […]
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Racine County Food Bank Joins Healthy Hunger Initiative
Racine County Food Bank has joined the Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) Healthy Hunger Relief Initiative. The arrangement makes it possible for the local organization to better understand the nutritional quality of its food inventory and make strategic decisions to improve nutritional quality for the communities it serves. RCFB received a $70,000 grant from […]
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Take A Virtual Tour Of Racine County Food Bank This Thursday
RACINE – You’re invited to a virtual impact tour of the Racine County Food Bank at 12 noon this Thursday (June 24). The free event is presented by the United Way of Racine County. The virtual event will feature a tour of the Racine County Food Bank’s warehouse facility on the city’s south side and […]
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Press Release: North Shore Bank “Bank on Kindness” raises over $23K to assist Wisconsin food pantries in need amid pandemic
Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced that the community bank’s February community give-back program “Bank on Kindness”. Along with its annual Race for the Hungry, the bank raised a total of $23,417 to support local efforts of Wisconsin non-profit hunger relief organizations. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, the public donated to the […]
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Free Community Easter Meal Giveaway
What started as a Thanksgiving tradition has now branched out to another holiday. “Dan and Ray Rendering Thanks” will be hosting their very first community Easter meal giveaway on April 3, 2021. Dan Johnson and Ray Stibeck joined forced 11 years ago to serve the Racine area with a free Thanksgiving meal as a way […]
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Holiday Train canceled by COVID concerns; virtual concert planned
The CP Holiday train last rolled through Wisconsin over Dec. 2-4 in 2019. (Image Courtesy Canadian pacific) RACINE COUNTY ⏤ The Canadian Pacific Railway has canceled the 2020 appearance of its crowd-pleasing Holiday Train. The company cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for the cancellation. The railroad company promises to continue its cash donations […]
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Meal Services in Racine
Meal services in Racine County are now available for residents. Due to COVID-19 changes may occur, but as of now, this is the current information to follow. Where are meal services happening in Racine? Look no further, follow this guide for times and locations. Use the Racine Meal Service Guide for access to meal services […]
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Butter Buds Donates Hand Sanitizer to the Racine County Food Bank
The Racine County Food Bank recently became the proud recipient of 750 bottles of hand sanitizer donated by Butter Buds Inc. The individual-sized bottles will go out to the Food Bank’s clientele along with the food baskets they normally receive. According to Food Bank Director, Dan Taivalkoski, hand sanitizer is another item that is in […]
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Weekend includes ornaments, mysteries
It’s time to think about holidays! This weekend in Racine County includes making your own Christmas tree ornaments, a visit from a football legend, mysteries to solve and a pair of fun fundraisers. Real Racine always has great ideas. Make it yourself. The Racine Art Museum (RAM), 441 Main St., invites everyone to drop by […]
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Michele Kellner Brought Joy To Those Around Her
Michele C. Kellner, 53, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Michele was born in Racine on May 6, 1964, the daughter of Cheryl (Nee: Miller) and Roy Davis. On October 11, 2014 she was united in marriage to Brian R. Kellner. Michele was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wheaton Franciscan for sixteen years, last […]
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Music galore this Saturday night
This March weekend brings the year’s biggest one-day music event. You’ll also find home improvement tips, fun for families at the zoo and real maple syrup. Come along with Real Racine. Music, music, music. What has 30+ different bands at one low price? It’s the 26th Thoughts for Food coming this Saturday night to the […]