Poverty, food insecurity and hunger are major problems for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents.
Poverty & Hunger Awareness Resources
Community Food Challenge – is a tool that can educate everyone, from policy makers to local community leaders, about the day to day realities and challenges of accessing food as well as what communities can do to address food insecurity. This interactive experience aims to increase awareness of food security issues by simulating the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families trying to obtain an adequate daily allowance of nutritious foods
Poverty Simulation– is a tool that can educate everyone, from policy makers to local community leaders, about the day to day realities and challenges families living in poverty face. This interactive experience aims to increase poverty awareness by simulating the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. Minimum of 60 maximum of 75 participants needed for simulation.
Wisconsin Food Security Project – Click for localized data on food security.
UW Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty – Click to access information from the center for interdisciplinary research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States.
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If you have any questions regarding Poverty & Hunger in Fond du Lac County, please contact:
Amy Mangan-Fischer | Human Development & Relationships Educator
Fond du Lac County – UW-Madison Extension
Room AE227 | 400 University Ave | Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-929-3171 | Wisconsin Relay: 711
Email: amy.manganfischer@wisc.edu
Fax: 920-929-3181
Amanda Miller | FoodWIse Coordinator/Health & Well-Being Educator
Fond du Lac County – UW-Madison Extension
Room AE227 | 400 University Ave | Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-929-3171 | Wisconsin Relay: 711
Email: amanda.m.miller@wisc.edu
Fax: 920-929-3181
