Herb Kohl Philanthropies: Surprises charities on Giving Tuesday

MILWAUKEE – On Giving Tuesday, Herb Kohl Philanthropies has selected 20 local nonprofits to receive over $170,000 in awards.

Throughout his career, Herb Kohl advocated for the health and well-being of children, families, and individuals, and was committed to combating hunger locally. He recognized the importance of nutritional support in our communities, and ardently supported the expansion of WIC, as well as after-school and summer food services programs for youth. Therefore, on Giving Tuesday 2025, Herb Kohl Philanthropies is giving grants to nonprofits across the Milwaukee area that provide food and/or meals to those facing food insecurity. These organizations do invaluable work, day in and day out, supporting the most vulnerable and providing welcoming spaces to receive sustenance and commune.

The following organizations received funding: The GatheringHmong Friendship Association Food PantrySt. Ben’s and House of PeaceSt. Vincent de Paul Society of MilwaukeeHanan Refugee Relief GroupInterchange Food PantrySouth Milwaukee Human ConcernsHelping CommunityPeople’s TableMilwaukee Community CrossroadsNourishMKEJewish Community PantryMilwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Emergency Food PantryRooted & RisingWestCare Wisconsin EATS Food PantrySilver Spring Neighborhood CenterHunger Task ForceFeeding America Eastern Wisconsin, COA Food Pantry at the Goldin CenterUMOS Food CenterFriends with Food, and Waukesha Food Pantry.