Stories

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.

Partnering to Provide Personal Hygiene Items

Collaborations • Pandemic

MOM has partnered with the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District Education Foundation to meet the increased need in our community for personal hygiene items caused by COVID-19.

Looking Back on One Year of Change in MOM's Food Pantry

MOM News • Collaborations • Pandemic • Food Pantry • Businesses

This week marks one year since our operations as we knew them came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a year of quick changes, planning, and so many unknowns. Here's a look back at this unprecedented year.

A Network of Services to Support Families

Collaborations • Pandemic

MOM is one link in a network of partner organizations that are working tirelessly to make sure that vulnerable members of our community receive the care and support they need. We know that some people are considering donating their stimulus to local nonprofits that make an impact in the community. We are always grateful for your incredible support here at MOM. We also wanted to share a list of partner organizations that could also help your generous donation reach your neighbors who need it most at this time.

Pivoting to Meet the Needs of Our Community

MOM News • Food Pantry • Housing Stability • Clothing Center • Pandemic

With your generous support, MOM continues to create and maintain stability for neighbors in our community during this challenging year.

MOM Hires Communications and Strategic Partnerships Director

MOM News

We’re excited to share that MOM has hired Leslie Huber to serve as the Communications and Strategic Partnerships Director.

Volunteer Highlight: Robin Andrews

Volunteers • Food Pantry

Two years ago when Robin moved to Middleton, she knew exactly what she was looking for in a volunteer experience. “My goal was to surround myself with goodness—good people who were making a positive difference in the community,” Robin said. She soon began volunteering at MOM.

MOM Receives Grant from the Otto Bremer Trust

Foundations • Pandemic • Housing Stability • Food Pantry

We are excited to share that we have been awarded a $75,000 grant by the Otto Bremer Trust. This grant will help MOM support low-income individuals and households in our community with basic needs and programming, as they work toward stability. Thank you Otto Bremer Trust!