Food Insecurity

Feed Our Rural Kids issues $20k Backpack Challenge to help raise funds for three local programs.

Lakeland Pantry has seen a lot of success in the past, and hope to keep that success going

Several organizations in Vilas and Oneida County created a resource for those experiencing food insecurity.The Family Food Helpline lets people know about open food pantries, community meals, and other programs to help ensure people don’t go hungry.Now, they’re working to get the word out about it.

Following his State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers met with Rhinelander community leaders to talk about their priorities.

As we approach Christmas, many people get into the giving spirit and want to support local food pantries.

For the more than 10% of the Northwoods population that is food insecure, Thanksgiving can be a hard holiday.People in the Lakeland Area are trying to make it easier for nearly 100 families by providing turkeys and all the trimmings.

As 2024 comes to a close, Feed Our Rural Kids is reflecting on five years as an organization.FORK began in the Eagle River area in 2019 with a goal of wanting to make sure children aren’t going hungry.

Food for Kids is a Merrill-based program through Saint Stephen’s UCC Church that serves 7 schools in the city.

The Lions Club out of Boulder Junction is hoping to pass the 2.5 million meal mark on October 26th.

As grocery prices remain high, the cost to provide support services for people dealing with insecurity does too.Feed Our Rural Kids is hoping people will rise to the challenge of supporting that need during its Cash for Kids Fundraiser going on now.