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Working to End Hunger in West Central Wisconsin

We believe no one should go hungry. In 2022, our food bank distributed the equivalent of 5.85 million meals. Over 70,000 individuals living in our 14 county service area relied on food supplied by Feed My People.

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June 7, 2023

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Stop by one of our Pop-Up events this week! Meat and fresh produce are available, along with a variety of pantry staples and snacks. The menu changes from week to week and from location to location. Groceries are placed directly into your vehicle. View the complete summer Pop-Up schedule at bit.ly/38Cs2LJ

🍏TUE (6/6) CADOTT 1-2 pm (215 E Seminary St) *An ID is required for this event.*
🍎WED (6/7) FALL CREEK 3:30-4:30 pm (305 S State St)
🍊FRI (6/9) EAU CLAIRE 10-11:30 am (2610 Alpine Rd)

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Memorials & Honorariums
Thank You for Filling Empty Bowls

May 23, 2023

Thank You for Filling Empty Bowls

This year was the 23rd annual Empty Bowls event, and although it has changed a lot over the years, t...
Earth Week

April 21, 2023

Earth Week

Earth Day is April 22 and in light of that, Feed My People is launching a week-long campaign highlig...
Empty Bowls Tickets Live!

April 18, 2023

Empty Bowls Tickets Live!

Our largest annual fundraiser brings together you, food, one-of-a-kind bowls, and the mission of wor...
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

April 18, 2023

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Feed My People is in need of lots of volunteers for Stamp Out Hunger and Empty Bowls. Your gift of t...
Expanding Food Programs for Youth

February 22, 2023

Expanding Food Programs for Youth

Project FEED is a youth hunger initiative launched by Feed My People in 2023. Its goal is to strengt...
You CAN make a difference this winter!

January 19, 2023

You CAN make a difference this winter!

This winter roll up your sleeves and try out one of Feed My People Food Banks' volunteer roles. FMP ...
Pop-Up Distribution Winter Update

January 11, 2023

Pop-Up Distribution Winter Update

This winter, Feed My People is making a temporary change to the Eau Claire Pop-Up temporarily moving...
Holiday Week Food Resources

December 20, 2022

Holiday Week Food Resources

With the holidays fast approaching and continued wintry weather on the way, we have put together a l...
The polls are open now through December 9th at midnight!

December 5, 2022

The polls are open now through December 9th at midnight!

Volume One's annual Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll is here once again, and Feed My People h...
'Tis the season to have holiday fun for a good cause

December 5, 2022

'Tis the season to have holiday fun for a good cause

This holiday season there are events happening all around the community that supports Feed My People...
Give Big on Giving Tuesday

November 8, 2022

Give Big on Giving Tuesday

We hear frequently from people struggling to put food on the table for their families. Imagine how h...
Feeding Kids is our Priority

October 12, 2022

Feeding Kids is our Priority

When kids go back to school, Feed My People Food Bank (FMP) does too. While we're already serving th...
Volunteers Needed for Community Action Night

October 5, 2022

Volunteers Needed for Community Action Night

Come together with other community members for a night of collective action against hunger at Feed M...
Hiring for Warehouse Associate

September 21, 2022

Hiring for Warehouse Associate

*Position temporarily filled* Join our hunger-relief team and make a difference in west central Wis...
September is Hunger Action Month

September 12, 2022

September is Hunger Action Month

This September, join us in the fight to end hunger. Hunger Action Month (HAM) is a month dedicated t...
Limited Edition FMP T-Shirts

August 24, 2022

Limited Edition FMP T-Shirts

There's only a few days left to get your limited edition Feed My People T-Shirt. With the support of...
Announcing New Executive Director

July 26, 2022

Announcing New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Feed My People Food Bank (FMP), Eau Claire is pleased to announce that Suz...
Align your passion for hunger-relief with a job at Feed My People!

July 21, 2022

Align your passion for hunger-relief with a job at Feed My People!

*POSITIONS FILLED* We seek passionate, dedicated, driven people who share our mission to help end h...
Operation Picnic 2022

July 14, 2022

Operation Picnic 2022

Feed My People Food Bank is raising funds through its third annual "Operation Picnic" summer hunger ...
Thoughts on Inflation and Food Insecurity

June 1, 2022

Thoughts on Inflation and Food Insecurity

Originally published in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on May 27, 2022 By Eric M. Jamelske Jamel...
Summer Food Resources

May 26, 2022

Summer Food Resources

Summer is nearly upon us, and while many children are looking forward to long days of uninterrupted ...
Summer 2022 Newsletter

May 19, 2022

Summer 2022 Newsletter

Feed My People's summer 2022 newsletter has been published and is available online here. Read a not...
Stamp Out Hunger Returns!

May 3, 2022

Stamp Out Hunger Returns!

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will resume its annual national food drive onSatu...
40 More Reasons to Make a Difference

April 11, 2022

40 More Reasons to Make a Difference

In two weeks, every one of us eats an average of 40 meals. For families who are struggling to make e...
Volunteer Appreciation Month

April 8, 2022

Volunteer Appreciation Month

April marks National Volunteer Appreciation Month. As Feed My People Food Bank celebrates its 40th a...
Learning from the Pains of the Pandemic

March 29, 2022

Learning from the Pains of the Pandemic

It's been two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Feed My People (FMP) has become ad...
Spring 2022 Newsletter

March 15, 2022

Spring 2022 Newsletter

Feed My People's spring 2022 newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere. Rea...
Blizzard Packs are Blazing the Way for Uninterrupted Meals

March 14, 2022

Blizzard Packs are Blazing the Way for Uninterrupted Meals

We've partnered with Meals on Wheels in three counties to ensure weather never impacts food availabi...
A New Recipe for Empty Bowls

February 24, 2022

A New Recipe for Empty Bowls

Last year, Pablo Center's front of house manager, Steve Knowlton, created and donated a soup recipe ...
Silent Auction is Live

February 23, 2022

Silent Auction is Live

As part of our annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, we're once again bringing you an exciting lineup of it...
Voted 2nd and 3rd Best

February 11, 2022

Voted 2nd and 3rd Best

Feed My People (FMP) has once again rounded out the top 3 in two categories in Volume One's famous B...
Celebrating 40 Years

February 4, 2022

Celebrating 40 Years

Feed My People (FMP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of working alongside our community to ensur...
Empty Bowls 2022

February 1, 2022

Empty Bowls 2022

Feed My People's largest annual fundraiser is back! For over 20 years, this event has brought togeth...
Healthy Food Matters

December 14, 2021

Healthy Food Matters

Feed My People is utilizing more resources, tools, and the power of community to tackle the urgent n...
Winter 2021 Newsletter

December 9, 2021

Winter 2021 Newsletter

Feed My People's winter 2021 newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere. Rea...
Giving Tuesday Match

November 24, 2021

Giving Tuesday Match

Holidays bring families together around the dinner table to celebrate and make lasting memories.Imag...
One Tee Equals 120 Meals

November 8, 2021

One Tee Equals 120 Meals

Powertex Group (PTX), afull-service branded merchandise supplier located inEau Claire, has partnered...
Become an Apple Ally

October 15, 2021

Become an Apple Ally

Help Feed My People get ready to fill our neighbors' tables in need this upcoming holiday season whe...
Ski Sprites Haunted House & Food Drive

October 4, 2021

Ski Sprites Haunted House & Food Drive

Enter if you dare! The Fractured Fairy Tales Haunted House, hosted by the Ski Sprites, with a food d...
Community Perspective Letter

October 4, 2021

Community Perspective Letter

Michael Johnson, Superintendent of the Eau Claire School District, shared the District's commitment ...
*Position Filled* Hiring for Program Coordinator

September 20, 2021

*Position Filled* Hiring for Program Coordinator

This position has been filled and we are no longer accepting applications. Check out our career page...
Fall 2021 Newsletter

September 8, 2021

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Feed My People's Fall 2021 Newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere. Read ...
$25,000 Donated to Hunger Action

September 7, 2021

$25,000 Donated to Hunger Action

All gifts donated this September will be matched up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of Orvil and...
Golf Outing to Benefit Feed My People

September 7, 2021

Golf Outing to Benefit Feed My People

September is National Hunger Action Month and SERVPRO of Eau Claire is taking action by hosting a go...
September is Hunger Action Month

September 2, 2021

September is Hunger Action Month

It's difficult to imagine that hunger exists in America's Heartland. However, thousands of our Wisco...
Fighting Summer Hunger Through Operation Picnic

June 25, 2021

Fighting Summer Hunger Through Operation Picnic

Join us in feeding kids, families, and seniors in need this summer! While many of us are enjoying v...
Announcing 2020 Annual Report

June 15, 2021

Announcing 2020 Annual Report

Feed My People's 2020 Annual Report has been published and is available online for you here. A big ...
Hiring Warehouse Associate

June 14, 2021

Hiring Warehouse Associate

This position has been filled. Please check our career portal for future job opportunities. Feed My...
Lakeshore Pop-Up Returning

June 4, 2021

Lakeshore Pop-Up Returning

Feed My People is bringing back its summer Pop-Up at Lakeshore Elementary beginning June 11 from 11 ...
Welcoming Back Volunteers

June 3, 2021

Welcoming Back Volunteers

Feed My People is pleased to announce that beginning this month, new or returning volunteers can onc...
Learning Curve

March 9, 2021

Learning Curve

School pantries are filling the needs of students at school and at home. The Blair Backpack program...
Largest Empty Bowls Ever

March 9, 2021

Largest Empty Bowls Ever

Empty Bowls 2021 was a huge success, raising enough to fund 548,016 meals for local families facing ...
Empty Bowls Week

February 1, 2021

Empty Bowls Week

Help fight local hunger with us! This year's Empty Bowls fundraiser will be a week-long opportunity ...
Nearly 200,000 Meals Funded in One Day

December 3, 2020

Nearly 200,000 Meals Funded in One Day

Together with Thrivent's matching gift, donors stepped up to the plate on Giving Tuesday this year a...
New Challenges = New Solutions

December 3, 2020

New Challenges = New Solutions

This past August, Feed My People began a weekly community distribution event out of its doors at the...
2020 Volunteers of the Year

November 20, 2020

2020 Volunteers of the Year

Every year, Feed My People recognizes outstanding volunteers who make our mission possible. Arden (...
Agencies Are Our Heroes

October 1, 2020

Agencies Are Our Heroes

COVID-19 has produced unprecedented challenges for FMP's 200+ hunger-relief programs. While many pro...
Letter from a Mother

October 1, 2020

Letter from a Mother

"As a child, I wondered how some people at the food banks had nicer cars than my parents while we dr...
Stand Against Hunger this September

August 21, 2020

Stand Against Hunger this September

September is national hunger action month, and you can help fight hunger right here in west central ...
In Need of Groceries?

July 1, 2020

In Need of Groceries?

Pop-Up Food Pantries have been greatly expanded this spring in the wake of COVID-19, and they are he...
Summer Hunger Campaign Raises $100,000

July 1, 2020

Summer Hunger Campaign Raises $100,000

Operation Picnic, Feed My People's summer hunger campaign that ran during the month of June, has suc...
Let's End Summer Hunger

May 29, 2020

Let's End Summer Hunger

Every $1 donated this June will be DOUBLED to provide 8 meals thanks to Otto Bremer Trust. This sum...
COVID-19 Sucks Running Club Benefit

May 4, 2020

COVID-19 Sucks Running Club Benefit

The Harrison family teamed up with a graphic designer to create a fundraiser to benefit Feed My Peop...
New Executive Director

May 3, 2020

New Executive Director

After an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Directors of Feed My People Food Bank has named N...
#GiveFromHomeDay

April 21, 2020

#GiveFromHomeDay

With people out of work, small businesses closed, schools shut down, and seniors even more isolated,...
Drive-Thru Pop-Ups Reaching Those in Need

April 9, 2020

Drive-Thru Pop-Ups Reaching Those in Need

Thank you, hunger heroes, for your vital support that ensures our west central Wisconsin neighbors c...
Thank You Hunger Heroes

March 25, 2020

Thank You Hunger Heroes

During this difficult time, we are inspired by you, our hunger heroes!Volunteers giving their time a...
Empty Bowls Raises $100,000+

March 6, 2020

Empty Bowls Raises $100,000+

Thanks to you, sponsors and community members alike helped raise $100,000+ at our 19th annual Empty ...
Empty Bowls Volunteers Needed

January 10, 2020

Empty Bowls Volunteers Needed

We are inviting you to volunteer your time at the annual Feed My People Empty Bowls event on Thursda...
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