CONTACT: Kris Tazelaar, Communications Manager, Second Harvest Foodbank; KrisT@shfbmadison.org; 608-216-7206
MADISON, Wis., October 30, 2013 – To help area families who struggle to have enough to eat while still meeting their other basic needs, Madison Area Chapter of Credit Unions will accept cash or check donations during the sixth annual End Hunger at a Credit Union. This event, which is part of the 18th annual NBC15 Share Your Holidays campaign, runs from October 28 – December 31 at participating credit union locations. Donations can be made in any amount through lobby or drive-up service. Select locations also offer online donations. Each $1 donated can provide 3 meals. Checks should be made payable to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
About NBC15 Share Your Holidays to eliminate hunger
In its 18th year, the NBC15 Share Your Holidays to eliminate hunger campaign is the largest food/fund drive to help families and individuals facing hunger in southwestern Wisconsin, raising 23.67 million meals to date. In 2013, the campaign’s goal is to raise 2 million meals. The event is supported by many community partners: The event is supported by many community partners: NBC15, Alliant Energy, Alliant Energy Center, American Family Insurance, Associated Bank, BMO Harris Bank, Clear Channel Radio-Madison, Dean Health Plan, Econoprint & Powderkeg Web Design, First Weber Group Foundation, Inc., Food Fight Restaurant Group, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Hy-Vee East, Hy-Vee Westgate, John Deere Financial, Joseph Henricks Photography, M3 Insurance, Madison Area Chapter of Credit Unions, Metcalfe’s Market Hilldale – West Towne, Oscar Mayer / Kraft Foods, pc/nametag, Inc., Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., Summit Credit Union, SVA Certified Public Accountants, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Central and East Dane Chapters, Two Men and a Truck, UW Health & Unity Health Insurance, Valpak of Madison, Walmart – Southwestern Wisconsin Market, Wells Fargo, Whole Foods Market Madison, Woodman’s Food Markets and our generous Grand Finale, Mike’s Miracle Minute, Kick-Off Luncheon and Online sponsors. For more information on NBC15 Share Your Holidays, visit SecondHarvestMadison.org (Event tab > NBC15 Share Your Holidays).
About Madison Area Chapter of Credit Unions
Madison Area Chapter of Credit Unions represents 17 participating credit unions with 60 locations and 398,442 member-owners. Credit Unions are financial cooperatives and we often work together for the benefit of our members and communities. Madison Area Credit Unions are members of the Wisconsin Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). The mission of the Madison Area Chapter of Credit Unions is to provide financial education and support the community we serve. For more information and a list of credit unions, visit www.wdfi.org/fi/cu.
About Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, southwestern Wisconsin’s largest hunger-relief organization, is a non-profit organization that is committed to ending hunger in 16 southwestern Wisconsin counties through community partnerships. By focusing on a multipronged approach that includes food distribution, increasing participation in public and private food programs, and mobilizing the public, it serves nearly 141,000 people who struggle with hunger each year; 43% of whom are children. From July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Second Harvest Foodbank, together with its more than 225 partner agencies and programs, provided 12.6 million meals to those facing hunger. It is one of 200 members of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. For more information, visit SecondHarvestMadison.org.
