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MOM's Housing Stabilization Program Adapts to Meet Needs During COVID

Housing Stability • MOM News • Pandemic

The past year has brought lots of changes—and that has definitely been true for our Housing Stabilization Program.

Girl Scout Troop 2950 Make a Difference at MOM

The Girl Scouts of Troop 2950 have been Scouts since kindergarten. Now, as they finish seventh grade and are ready to move on, they have decided to donate their remaining funds to MOM. They earned these funds over the years selling candy and nuts and, of course, Girl Scout cookies.

Thank you Sara Shea, Volunteer Clothing Center Coordinator

Longtime Clothing Center lead volunteer, Sara Shea, is leaving this week after more than eight years volunteering at MOM. Thank you, Sara, for bringing your talents to MOM, and sharing your time and compassion for others. All of us - clients, volunteers, and staff - are going to miss you!

Help End Hunger By Donating Your Old Wool Sweaters

Doing some spring cleaning? Donate your 100% wool sweaters. ReMitts will make these into warm winter mittens which will be sold to benefit MOM and other organizations fighting hunger.

Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Kramer

We are grateful for all of our volunteers at MOM! As part of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re spotlighting Scott Kramer, one of our amazing volunteers. Scott has been volunteering with MOM for 20 years, working in the Food Pantry and as a driver for the Seniors Program.

Volunteer Spotlight: Deb and Jud Carver

In July 2020 after COVID brought changes in MOM's Food Pantry operations, Deb and Jud Carver found a new way to volunteer. They now deliver food three times a week to households who are not able to come into the Food Pantry.

Creating Stability for Our Neighbors

Michelle first contacted MOM to ask about getting access to the food pantry. In a shaky voice, Michelle explained she was caring for a sick family member, working part-time and attending school full-time. No matter how hard she tried, stability always seemed just out of reach. With your help, MOM was able to help Michelle through this crisis. With your continued support, we can do more than provide emergency assistance. We can help families in our community reach stability.

Thank You Volunteers of Ten Years or More

Did you know that we have over 50 volunteers who have been at MOM for at least ten years? Wow! We are especially thankful to these long-time volunteers who have stuck with us through the years. Their commitment helps us provide steady services to families in our community.

Thank You MOM Volunteers!

It's Volunteer Appreciation week. We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers!

New Benefits Increase Access to Healthy Food for Wisconsin Kids

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its second year, many Wisconsin families are still struggling with hunger. A new program, Pandemic EBT(P-EBT), provides families with students money for groceries to replace meals missed at school due to distance learning during the pandemic. Benefits will be delivered starting this month.