Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Sue Clark, Kathy Hay and Peggy Stock - Feed the Kids Program
To the Editor:
The “Feed the Kids” program in Waukon completed its third July of feeding lunches and grab-and-go breakfasts to children 18 years and younger. The program grew by over 30% this year, serving 2,850 lunches and 2,380 breakfasts in 22 days.
The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) provides breakfasts and lunches during June and August to local children. The “Feed the Kids” program was created to fill the July gap. The planning team started meeting in April. Volunteers from five local churches; St. Paul’s Methodist Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Zion United Church of Christ, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and the First Presbyterian Church helped prepare and serve hot lunches and grab-and-go breakfasts to mimic what was being done at the school. The meals were served at Zion United Church of Christ.
This was a true community effort with support from local banks, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Donations of groceries, meat, prepared pizzas, beef, pork and dairy products were received. The Hunger Task Force in La Crosse, WI and the Allamakee Food Shelf were also valuable resources. Thanks to individuals in our community who provided monetary donations and local produce such as cucumbers and eggs.
Special appreciation goes out to the following organizations: Allamakee Dairy Board, Allamakee Pork Producers, Allamakee Cattlemen, Allamakee County Democrats, Allamakee Athletic Boosters, and PEO. Special appreciation also goes out to the following businesses: Freedom Bank, Kerndt Brothers State Bank, Peoples State Bank, Waukon State Bank, The Standard newspaper, KNEI, Jet’s Meats and Cafe, Lid’s, Fareway, Quillins, Dollar Fresh, Caseys, Kwik Star, Pops Produce, WW Homestead Dairy, Hardee’s, Epic Wear, and Walmart.
“Feed the Kids” would not have been possible without the help of so many! Thank you to all who contributed in any way!
Sincerely,
Sue Clark
Kathy Hay
Peggy Stock
Feed the Kids Program
