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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collects 150,000+ pounds of food for area pantries
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The results of 2025's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive are in, with the total amount of food collected amounting to over 150,000 pounds for local pantries. In Green Bay, De Pere and Sturgeon Bay, officials say more than 155,000 pounds of food was collected for numerous food pantries throughout northeast Wisconsin. Combat Hunger event in Appleton aims to fight food insecurity among veterans Officials noted the big increase over 2024's total and that every pantry they partnered with, including the Salvation Army and Hope Center, received all the donations they requested, and more! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Combat Hunger event in Appleton aims to fight food insecurity among veterans
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – As food insecurity continues to impact military veterans across northeast Wisconsin, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin hosted its annual Combat Hunger event Thursday in Appleton. The 12-hour food and funds drive took place at the Pick 'n Save on North Ballard Road and benefits residents of Wisconsin Veterans Village. The event is organized in partnership with Woodward Community Media and Pick 'n Save. Corvettes of the Bay honors fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day Shoppers were encouraged to stop by throughout the day to donate non-perishable food items or make monetary contributions via cash or card. Pick 'n Save gift cards could also be purchased and donated on-site. The event runs through 6 p.m. Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
