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Free Farmers to Families food boxes available Thursday
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August 27, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Marathon County Hunger Coalition, in partnership with The Neighbors’ Place and the USDA, will be handing out free Farmers to Families Food Boxes Thursday evening.
United Way, along with other local organizations, give out free food boxes
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August 14, 2020
Several local organizations came together Thursday to give back to the community, in a time when people may need it most.
'It's A Juggling Act': Food Banks Brace For Higher Need As Benefits Expire And School Goes Virtual
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August 6, 2020
The early days of the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin were hectic for food banks. In the same way that grocery stores were seeing shortages of toilet paper, flour and other commodities, food banks were seeing disruptions to their own supply lines.
Food pantries expect to see spike in patrons
Posted:
July 24, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The COVID-19 pandemic is making it difficult for some families to keep food on the table.
The Neighbors' Place Prepares for Increase in Guests
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July 21, 2020
WAUSAU -
The Neighbors' Place food pantry has been busy.
Greater opportunities to volunteer during pandemic
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July 9, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -With the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are struggling and in need of a helping hand to get through the rough times. In effect, that means opportunities to help people out has increased and changed.
Greenheck Group Employees Raise More Than $28,000 to Fight Hunger in the US
Posted:
July 7, 2020
SCHOFIELD, Wis. — Greenheck Group team members raised $28,000 in one month to help fight hunger in communities across the country.
Greenheck Group employees raise more than $28,000 to fight hunger in the U.S.
Posted:
July 7, 2020
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A campaign within Greenheck Group raised thousands of dollars for nonprofits in seven states. Here in Marathon County, money raised will go to the Neighbors’ Place.
The Neighbors’ Place giving away free milk, eggs
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July 6, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Neighbors’ Place in Wausau is handing out free milk and eggs to anyone that needs dairy products in hopes of distributing the product before it expires.
More Wisconsinites can qualify for food assistance
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June 15, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- The income threshold has increased for Emergency Food Pantry programs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Free food available for families in need
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May 30, 2020
WAUSAU – The Marathon County Hunger Coalition has partnered with The Neighbors’ Place and USDA to hand out free boxes of food during the coronavirus pandemic. Distribution is first come, first served, with no income requirements. The boxes contain produce, as well as cheese and meat.
Marathon County Hunger Coalition to hand out free boxes of food in June
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May 29, 2020
MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) -- The Marathon County Hunger Coalition, in partnership with The Neighbors' Place and USDA, will be handing out free boxes of food to anyone who needs it.
The Neighbors' Place sees decline in demand, but says need remains steady
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May 27, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -- Right now some families are waiting to find out whether they'll get additional benefits to buy groceries next month.
Local production company continues giving back through virtual concerts
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May 20, 2020
WESTON, Wis. (WAOW) -- Live entertainment and the music industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
WSAW/WZAW-TV Help Raise $104,714 for Local Food Bank
Posted:
May 1, 2020
WAUSAU, WI, April 29, 2020… WSAW/WZAW-TV’s ‘Singing for their Supper’ campaign has raised $104,714 for The Neighbors’ Place, Marathon County’s largest food bank. The money raised will help The Neighbors’ Place continue to feed those struggling to put food on the table in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total raised locally equates to over 300,000 meals.
‘Singing for their Supper’ campaign raises $104,714 for The Neighbors' Place
Posted:
April 29, 2020
WSAW/WZAW-TV’s ‘Singing for their Supper’ campaign has raised $104,714 for The Neighbors’ Place, Marathon County’s largest food bank. The money raised will help The Neighbors’ Place continue to feed those struggling to put food on the table in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total raised locally equates to over 300,000 meals.
Country Stars, Singer/Songwriters Will Be ‘Singing for Their Supper’
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April 17, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -- In an effort to assist local food banks during their COVID-19 response, music artists are lending their voice during a one hour televised event in ‘Singing for their Supper’.
Wausau food pantry accommodates more people due to coronavirus
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April 13, 2020
WAUSAU - A long line of cars forms in the mornings at The Neighbor's Place in Wausau.
Executive Director Donna Ambrose says this is because some people are desperate to get some food during the coronavirus pandemic
Wausau area organizations to make seeds available for at home planting
Posted:
April 2, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW)-- Three Wausau area organizations are making seeds available for people to use for planting as part of a volunteer project.
COVID-19 pushing families to food donations facilities
Posted:
April 2, 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW)- Even before COVID-19, the Bridge Street Mission and The Neighbors' place has been getting food to people in the community. But now that the outbreak has become a problem, they're finding that new people are coming to their door.
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