HCFS Connections (Links)

Feeding America

Feeding America is a United States–based nonprofit organization that is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community-based agencies.

America’s Second Harvest of Wisconsin

Second Harvest is the largest private non-profit distributor of food in Wisconsin and a member of the Feeding America organization (www.feedingamerica.org). Through warehouses in Milwaukee and the Fox Valley, they distribute more than 12 million pounds of food a year to more than 1,100 pantries, meal programs and other nonprofit agencies that serve nearly 300,000 people in the eastern half of Wisconsin. HCFS benefits from these services primarily by participating in special programs they offer; i.e. Wal-Mart End of Code Program.

Feed My People

Feed My People Food Bank, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is as a partner distribution outlet for Second Harvest Heartland in St. Paul, Minnesota. They are the crucial link between food manufacturers, suppliers, and the front-line agencies like the Hayward Community Food Shelf that provide direct service to the hungry. They distribute to 125 agencies in the 14 counties in west central Wisconsin. HCFS receives food and other items from this agency every month. Some items are free to us while others are purchased at a greatly reduced price. By being affiliated with this group, HCFS is able to use donated funds to provide more relief to our clients.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP.

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program

The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program, in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin Extension Family Living Program, plans and provides free, community-based nutrition education programs with a university research-based context, to limited resource individuals, families and groups. A representative from WNEP provides hands-on instruction and samples at HCFS on the first Monday of six months during our regular hours.

Nutrition for Kids

The US Department of Agriculture provides a great resource about nutrition for kids. You will find kid friendly information, books, videos and recipes here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/digital-nutrition-resources-kids 

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little or no cost. Click here to learn about Meals on Wheels. For information on meals programs available to seniors in Sawyer County click here: Sawyer County Resource Center