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A Year of Compassion, Community, and Change: Our Year-End Impact Report

At the heart of Feed My People is a simple yet profound mission - to alleviate hunger and foster food security. This mission only becomes a reality through the tireless efforts of our team, volunteers, and the unwavering support of our community.

Reflecting on the past year, we are filled with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. Your support has empowered us to take bold steps in our mission to address local hunger in new ways. More than 250 hunger relief partners walked beside us, turning shared visions into impactful realities.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

People Served: We're on track this year to distribute food to over 75,000 children, seniors, and individuals who visited our programs and partners, ensuring no one is left hungry. This is a staggering 28% increase compared to the previous year.

Food Distributed: We're also on our way to distributing over 8 million pounds of food to our neighbors in need this year - a 14% increase from the previous year, illustrating our shared mission's growing impact.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Hunger Action Center: Still fresh from a ribbon cutting earlier this year, this new building addition allows us to serve an average of 800 Eau Claire families monthly through pop-up distributions. It also provides flexibility to expand special packs for seniors and homeless individuals and develop culturally responsive resources.

 Project FEED: This new program addressing youth hunger through tailored programming has fast-tracked conversations with every school district in our service area, launched a youth volunteer education program, and began new programs and sustained many more to feed more kids equitably.

Farm to Food Bank: Also new in 2023, this program has drastically altered our distribution landscape. We needed more resources for fresh, quality produce at the beginning of the year. Today, thanks to secured partnerships with local growers, we have an abundance of good produce making its way to tables across the area. In the new year, we aim to secure partnerships for a steady meat and dairy supply.

Thank you for making a bold difference in the lives of our community members. We look forward to 2024 and the work we will continue to accomplish together to ensure healthier futures for all.