Feed My People Food Bank

Feed My People Food Bank
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Creating Equitable Access to Food for Healthier Communities
We believe no one should go hungry.
Annually, our food bank sources the equivalent of 7.38 million meals for a network of programs and partners, including community food pantries, meal sites, schools, and more.
101,859 first-time visits were made last year, the highest number in our 44-year history.
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April 23, 2026
Latest Facebook Post
We’re heading to Butternut!
Join us for a one-time, special Pop-Up Pantry this Saturday, April 25 from 11 AM-12:30 PM. Anyone in need of food is welcome.
📍 312 Wisconsin St, Butternut, WI 54514
Feel free to stop by or share with someone who could use a hand.
Latest Newsletter
Memorials & Honorariums
February 6, 2026
A Note From the Director
2025 was an impactful year for Feed My People. Our partner agencies, volunteers, and staff have seen...
January 15, 2026
2025 Grant Recognition
We are deeply grateful for all grant partners whose investments strengthen our mission. The followin...
December 15, 2025
Give Big Before Year End
Feed My People is on track for 100,000+ first-time visitors to our programs and pantrypartners in 20...
December 1, 2025
2025 Organization and Volunteer of the Year
Celebrating Service
Each year, Feed My People's staff and board have the privilege of honoring volu...
October 23, 2025
FMP Responds to FoodShare Delays
Feed My People Food Bank (FMP) is urging community awareness and preparedness following the Wisconsi...
August 5, 2025
Rusk and Taylor County Pantry Closures
With the upcoming closure of Indianhead Community Action Agency's (ICAA) Rusk County Food Pantry in ...
July 7, 2025
Operation Picnic 2025
Feed My People Food Bank is raising funds through its sixth annual "Operation Picnic" summer campaig...
May 8, 2025
Empty Bowls 2025
Feed My People's 25th Annual Empty Bowls Event Combines Art, Food, and Community to Fight Hunger
Si...
April 21, 2025
Announcing Community Plastic Recycling
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce food and packaging waste while boosting access to local, qualit...
April 14, 2025
Recent Stories at FMP
The Heart of Volunteering
For Tom and Jan Drehmel, volunteering at Feed My People (FMP) is more tha...
April 14, 2025
Stronger Together
At Feed My People Food Bank, we see the power of community in action every day. It's in the voluntee...
March 31, 2025
Friend of Human Services Award
At Feed My People, we believe that collaboration strengthenscommunities. In March, we were deeply ho...
March 18, 2025
Elimination of Food Assistance Programs Will Deepend Local Hunger Crisis
Feed My People Food Bank (FMP) is deeply concerned about the elimination of the Local Food Purchase ...
January 21, 2025
Announcing New Executive Director - Padraig Gallagher
Feed My People Food Bank's Board of Directors announced today that Padraig Gallagher has been appoin...
January 14, 2025
Volun-Beer 2025
Do Good. Drink Beer. Play Trivia. (21+ Event)
You're invited to Feed My People for an evening of br...
January 14, 2025
MLK Day of Service
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's turn a day off into a day of service! Join us at Feed My Peop...
January 14, 2025
FEED the Love 2025
From February 7 to 21, you can make twice the difference for children and teenagers facing hunger du...
December 18, 2024
2024 Impact Report
More fresh food and growing reach among kids is driving impact across Feed My People's service area....
December 5, 2024
2024 Organization of the Year: CVTC
Since 2004, Feed My People (FMP) and its board of directors have selected a standout organization or...
December 5, 2024
2024 Organization of the Year: UW-Eau Claire
Since 2004, Feed My People (FMP) and its board of directors have selected a standout organization or...
December 5, 2024
2024 Volunteers of the Year
Each year, Feed My People staff and board nominate and select volunteers to honor. It isn't easy to ...
November 18, 2024
Executive Director Suzanne Becker to Retire
Feed My People's Executive Director, Suzanne Becker, will be retiring. She will officially step down...
November 1, 2024
Humbird: Insight into the Impact of Pop-Up Pantries
Twice a month on Tuesdays since September 2020, a driver from Feed My People heads southeast to Humb...
November 1, 2024
ThankFULL Project 2024 Match Announced
The ThankFULL Project is returning this November with a mission to raise at least $100,000 to ensure...
October 2, 2024
Inspiring One Million More Actions Against Hunger
At Feed My People Food Bank, we believe that together, we can make a significant impact in the fight...
August 27, 2024
Join Feed My People in Taking 75,000 Actions This Hunger Action Month
September marks Hunger Action Month (HAM), an annual campaign by the Feeding America network to mobi...
July 11, 2024
Summer Produce Pop-Up
A special, all produce pop-up is happening during Operation Picnic on Tuesday, July 16 at the food b...
July 10, 2024
Operation Picnic is Fighting Summer Hunger
Feed My People Food Bank is raising funds through its fifth annual "Operation Picnic" summer campaig...
May 31, 2024
Fresh Solutions for Summer Hunger
Rural Pop-Up Pantries and Fresh Food Programs are Bridging Service Gaps
Now that summer is here, ma...
April 25, 2024
FRESH Futures
FRESH Futures (Food Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Harvest) encompasses how Feed My Peo...
April 18, 2024
Empty Bowls 2024
Since 2001, Empty Bowls has brought together locally crafted bowls, food, community members, and a d...
March 21, 2024
From Waste to Worth: Sustainability is at Our Core
Integrating more eco-friendly practices at the food bank reduces waste and nourishes communities.
O...
March 15, 2024
The Kitchen Sink Podcast
Hunger is messy. It takes all of us to do the dishes.
Food is something that brings us all togethe...
March 1, 2024
Announcing Our New Strategic Plan
The last several years have required Feed My People Food Bank (FMP) and our partner network to look ...
February 26, 2024
First Annual Farm to Food Bank Gathering
Several of our Farm to Food Bank partners joined us at the food bank this past week to learn more ab...
February 8, 2024
FEED the Love with us this February
From February 9 to 16, you can make twice the difference for children and teenagers facing hunger du...
December 12, 2023
Governor Tony Evers Visits FMP
On Giving Tuesday, November 28, Governor Tony Evers stopped by for an official tour and visit at Fee...
December 5, 2023
2023 Volunteers of the Year
Since 2004, the board and staff of Feed My People have annually chosen an organization to honor, alo...
December 5, 2023
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 foo...
December 5, 2023
Nominate Feed My People!
Carols for a Cause
We sang our hearts out for you in this delightful contest sponsored by Thrivent ...
December 5, 2023
2023 Organization of the Year
Since 2004, the board and staff of Feed My People have annually chosen an organization to honor, alo...
November 16, 2023
The ThankFULL Project Sponsor Story
Thanks to The Ulrich Trust, $100,000 is available in matching funds to The ThankFULL Project. This c...
November 15, 2023
Volunteer This Holiday Season
Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are the backbone of Feed My People. They help make sure food ...
November 15, 2023
Note from the Executive Director
In the face of rising need Feed My People is providing food and hope in the Chippewa Valley.
By Suz...
November 14, 2023
Embrace the Spirit of Giving
As we begin the holiday season, there's a collective anticipation for joy, warmth, and togetherness....
September 12, 2023
Farm to Food Bank is Accelerating Access
There are many steps involved in getting a food item into the hands of a guest at our food bank or a...
September 1, 2023
Stand Against Hunger This September
This September, join us in the fight to end hunger. Hunger Action Month (HAM) is a month dedicated t...
August 24, 2023
Helping Kids Focus on School - Not Hunger
"Being a single mother of five, keeping my kids healthy and teaching them to fill up on nutritious f...
July 10, 2023
Operation Picnic is Fighting Summer Hunger
Feed My People is raising funds through its fourth annual "Operation Picnic" summer campaign to prov...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
September 21, 2022
Hiring for Warehouse Associate
*Position temporarily filled*
Join our hunger-relief team and make a difference in west central Wis...
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 14, 2022
Operation Picnic 2022
Feed My People Food Bank is raising funds through its third annual "Operation Picnic" summer hunger ...
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...
May 26, 2022
Summer Food Resources
Summer is nearly upon us, and while many children are looking forward to long days of uninterrupted ...
May 19, 2022
Summer 2022 Newsletter
Feed My People's summer 2022 newsletter has been published and is available online here.
Read a not...
May 3, 2022
Stamp Out Hunger Returns!
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will resume its annual national food drive onSatu...
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...
April 8, 2022
Volunteer Appreciation Month
April marks National Volunteer Appreciation Month. As Feed My People Food Bank celebrates its 40th a...
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...
March 15, 2022
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Feed My People's spring 2022 newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere.
Rea...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
February 4, 2022
Celebrating 40 Years
Feed My People (FMP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of working alongside our community to ensur...
February 1, 2022
Empty Bowls 2022
Feed My People's largest annual fundraiser is back! For over 20 years, this event has brought togeth...
December 14, 2021
Healthy Food Matters
Feed My People is utilizing more resources, tools, and the power of community to tackle the urgent n...
December 9, 2021
Winter 2021 Newsletter
Feed My People's winter 2021 newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere.
Rea...
November 24, 2021
Giving Tuesday Match
Holidays bring families together around the dinner table to celebrate and make lasting memories.Imag...
November 8, 2021
One Tee Equals 120 Meals
Powertex Group (PTX), afull-service branded merchandise supplier located inEau Claire, has partnered...
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...
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...
October 4, 2021
Community Perspective Letter
Michael Johnson, Superintendent of the Eau Claire School District, shared the District's commitment ...
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...
September 8, 2021
Fall 2021 Newsletter
Feed My People's Fall 2021 Newsletter has been published and is available online for youhere.
Read ...
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...
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 2, 2021
September is Hunger Action Month
It's difficult to imagine that hunger exists in America's Heartland. However, thousands of our Wisco...
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...
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 ...
June 14, 2021
Hiring Warehouse Associate
This position has been filled. Please check our career portal for future job opportunities.
Feed My...
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 ...
June 3, 2021
Welcoming Back Volunteers
Feed My People is pleased to announce that beginning this month, new or returning volunteers can onc...
March 9, 2021
Learning Curve
School pantries are filling the needs of students at school and at home.
The Blair Backpack program...
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 ...
February 1, 2021
Empty Bowls Week
Help fight local hunger with us! This year's Empty Bowls fundraiser will be a week-long opportunity ...
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...
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...
November 20, 2020
2020 Volunteers of the Year
Every year, Feed My People recognizes outstanding volunteers who make our mission possible.
Arden (...
October 1, 2020
Agencies Are Our Heroes
COVID-19 has produced unprecedented challenges for FMP's 200+ hunger-relief programs. While many pro...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 3, 2020
New Executive Director
After an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Directors of Feed My People Food Bank has named N...
April 21, 2020
#GiveFromHomeDay
With people out of work, small businesses closed, schools shut down, and seniors even more isolated,...
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...
March 25, 2020
Thank You Hunger Heroes
During this difficult time, we are inspired by you, our hunger heroes!Volunteers giving their time a...
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 ...
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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