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The Annie E. Casey Foundation report, called "Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States," said programs like federal food assistance and tax credits have been vital lifelines for families, helping to prevent even deeper hardship across the state

Hunger and hygiene needs are among concerns

Angela Hanks, chief of policy programs for the foundation, said respondents are concerned changes to government policies might exacerbate their financial challenges

As many summer activities wind down, the Lakeland pantry has a unique idea: donate, instead of tossing the extra food

In March, the Trump administration cut funding for the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

Wisconsin had been set to receive more than $11 million in fiscal year 2025 from the Local Food for Schools program and about $5.5 million from the Local Food Purchase Assistance program

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

A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based producers serves as a go-between, with the added bonus of a smaller climate impact

Families enjoying the Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River will soon be able to address some food needs as well