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Hunger is a pressing challenge in our community. In Wisconsin, 1 in 8 children experiences hunger, and The Dept. of Public Instruction estimates that there are about 11,000 children who suffer from food insecurity in Waukesha County alone.
Join Sussex Outreach Services for a meaningful storytime centered on food insecurity, curated for our young changemakers (ages 0–12).
Activities
Children and caregivers will enjoy a read-aloud of Maddi’s Fridge to help everyone understand the importance of the lunches they will be packing. Together, the families will assemble bagged lunches that include:
- – A sandwich (meat and cheese slices, no condiments, wrapped in a plastic ziplock)
- – A piece of fruit (orange/clemetine, banana, or apple)
- – Chips
- – A treat
- – An inspirational note
Impact
This project will support residents across Greater Milwaukee who are struggling with hunger and help children learn about food insecurity in an age-appropriate way. We will show kids that their small hands and big hearts can make a real difference in their community.
When & Where
Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9-10 a.m.
Ridgewood Church
2720 Lilly Road Brookfield, WI 53005
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 25 families
Ages: Newborn – 12 years old (with caregiver)
Cost: Free
Materials: All materials will be provided by KIC
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact kitty@kicmke.org.
Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email kitty@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.
Our Partner
Sussex Outreach Services is the social ministry arm of the Cooperating Churches of Sussex (CCOS). They served 452 families, 1079 unique individuals in 2024. They help their clients with food, emergency financial assistance, preventive health programming, resources and referrals. They serve families and individuals in the Hamilton School District, which includes Sussex, the Village of Lisbon, Lannon, and parts of Merton, Lisbon, Butler, and Menomonee Falls. Learn more about Sussex Outreach Services on their website.