Grants support local producers and those affected by food insecurity
With the cancellation of this year’s Rally to Fight Hunger because of COVID-19, Wisconsin FFA is partnering with event sponsor, Kerry, and National FFA to continue to provide this much-needed support throughout the state.
The newly created Rally to Fight Hunger Chapter Grant is providing $18,000 to support local producers and hunger relief projects led by FFA chapters including Badger and Big Foot.
“Wisconsin FFA members have accepted both the challenge and opportunity to continue Living to Serve during these unique times,” Wisconsin FFA State President Collin Weltzien said. “Thanks to Kerry’s unwavering support, that impact will be magnified in chapters and communities all across the state.”
All Wisconsin FFA Chapters were eligible to apply for the special chapter grant opportunity and winning applicants were selected by the 2019-20 state officers. Thirty-six chapters are putting funds to work in their communities immediately and will share a report of their impact as part of a revised 2020 State Convention experience this summer.
The Wisconsin FFA chapters receiving $500 grants for their projects include: Adams-Friendship, Ashland, Baraboo, Barron, Big Foot, De Soto, Flambeau, Freedom, Green Bay Southwest, Greenwood, Gresham, Hillsboro, Iowa-Grant, Kiel, Laconia, Badger, Lodi, Lomira, Loyal, Manawa, Marshfield, Milton, Milwaukee Vincent, Mondovi, North Crawford, Oconto Falls, Prairie du Chien, Rice Lake, River Ridge, River Valley, Royall, Thorp, Unity, Waupaca, Whitehall and Wisconsin Dells.
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, unites individuals, organizations and companies who share a common interest in the advancement of agriculture and community leadership through FFA.
Learn more by visiting www.wisconsinffafoundation.org.
