SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan County Food Bank has launched its third annual Fund Food for Thought crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 for the Food for Thought for Kids program.
The program partners with 26 local schools to provide children at risk of hunger with a bag of 10 nutritious food items each weekend.
There’s an increased need for support this year.
For the 2025-26 school year, 150 more children need support, a 30% increase that would ensure 650 kids don’t go hungry on weekends.
The food bank said it costs $6.25 to provide food for one child for one weekend.
The campaign aims to raise $100K by June 30.
SCFB aims to raise $100,000 by June 30, with the Black Spring Foundation matching donations up to $100,000.
How can you give to the campaign?
A campaign video, donation button and progress toward the goal can be viewed at https://sheboygancountyfoodbank.com/signature-partnerships/food-for-thought/.
Donations can be made through the website; or by mail or in person at Sheboygan County Food Bank, 3115 N. 21st St., Suite 1, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
If sending by mail or donating in person, write “Fund Food for Thought” on the check memo or include a note.
People interested in donating can choose to dedicate in honor or in memory of a teacher, parent, coach or other special person who has positively impacted them or their child, the food bank said.
What are the suggested donations?
Suggested donations for the campaign range from $6.25 to $1,062.50 and have a tangible impact. Here’s a breakdown:
Spreading the word is key to the campaign’s success.
The food bank said building momentum will be critical to reaching the campaign’s goal and spreading the word through social media will be “fundamental to its success.”
People can follow SCFB on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) to stay up to date on goal progress and share posts.
Posters are also available to put up at businesses or organizations.
Where to get more information
Contact Lauren at lauren@sheboygancountyfoodbank.com to receive a poster and for any questions related to getting involved with the campaign.
The SCFB can also be reached at 920-453-0169. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Help Sheboygan County Food Bank feed kids this summer by donating to crowdfunding campaign
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Sheboygan Press / Sheboygan Press
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