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Irish Fest will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary this summer with a party you won't want to miss. And on Sunday, August 22 you can get in free when you donate non-perishable food items PRIOR to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. for admission to the... [Read more]
Arab World Fest is one of the largest Arab American cultural celebrations in the United States. Every year, visitors are able to sample delectable Arabian cuisine, enjoy music and dance performances and purchase authentic crafts.
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Bring two or more nonperishable food items to any admission gate from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Opening Day and get in for just $2! Visit us in Central Mall to enjoy cooking demonstrations from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with free food samples, face painting and... [Read more]
It's about time this city officially combined its love for festivals and tasty brews so be sure to check out this summer's first annual Milwaukee BrewFest on Saturday, July 31. Working with a number of craft breweries, sponsors and civic groups... [Read more]
1. The pantries in our network are seeing an increase in traffic due to flooded, and in some cases, destroyed homes.
2. Flood damage to some pantries has ruined food inventory in stock that we need to help the flood victims, and in some cases, has... [Read more]
1 in 3 Milwaukee kids is depending on Congress, but time is running out for the federal government to pass a robust child nutrition bill before the August recess and November elections. Now is the time to ask your Senators and Congressperson to... [Read more]
The National WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Association has partnered with Sesame Street Workshop to help children make healthy habits a part of their daily routines.
WIC Programs across the nation are delivering new child and family-friendly... [Read more]
First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke at the School Nutrition Association’s Legislative Action Conference. Watch the video to hear about the First Lady’s advocacy efforts to provide increased support for school nutrition programs during... [Read more]
Summertime is the toughest time of year for us to keep Milwaukee’s hungry fed. Kids are especially at risk in the summer. During the school year, meals are provided through government nutrition programs. That goes away in the summer. We have to meet... [Read more]
On July 1, Congress’s Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, H.R. 5504. Watch the archived discussion and tell Congress you want a child nutrition bill passed this summer!
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