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Workers Fight for Fairness in the Capitol

“Get up, stand up” song by Bob Marley & The Wailers & Peter Tosh; check out our full curated playlist here – handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! On June 4th, a group of more than 20 Wisconsin workers did just that. These empowered activists led a new movement into the State Capitol, demanding that legislators prioritize all...

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12/10: Informational Webinar on USDA Grants

Igniting Your Innovative Ideas – Informational Webinar for the Innovation Hub Wednesday, December 10Español - 11am CSTEnglish - 12:30 CST Register Here (English) Regístrese Aquí (Español) The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is thrilled to offer our second round of Spark and Innovation Collaborative Awards. This...

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Milwaukee Food System Fall Tour

Healthy school meals are a basic right for every child in Wisconsin. But, decades of intentional disinvestment in schools and neighborhoods have left our children without enough nourishing food options. Through a multi-state partnership, we’re helping address these historic harms and strengthen our food systems. In September we...

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Grant Opportunity: Bringing Local, Nutritious Food to Our Schools

Have an idea for bringing local, nutritious food to more schools across our region? Kids Forward and the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is funding projects that improve school meals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are committed to providing our nation’s children nutritious meals that improve their...

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Children & Families at Risk of Losing Critical Food Support

Main Takeaways Resources like SNAP are a public good that provides nutrition to families and sustains our local farmers and grocers. The federal Republican megabill, which passed in July, cuts food assistance to adults and families. It also includes more red tape and expands work requirements, which makes it much harder for families to...

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