This college student is making a big impact in her community.
Abby
Habeck is a summer intern with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin who is working towards some positive changes within the organization.
Feeding
America is a national food bank that also raises money, all of which goes to
pantries across the country. Feeding America also consists of regional
branches, including the Eastern Wisconsin chapter. Feeding America Eastern
Wisconsin distributes more than 20 million pounds of food to 330,000 people in
27 counties.
Abby’s
role with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is fundraising for their campaign
to get a new food distribution center in the town of Little Chute. This
distribution center will provide Northeastern Wisconsin residents in need access to
more food and resources. Most of Abby’s fundraising work is in the form of
grant writing, but she has also participated in two fundraising
events: the Packers Softball Game Homerun Derby and Street Music Week. These two
events raised more than $5,500 towards Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s
ultimate goal of $5,000,000. Abby says that while this amount may seem small in
comparison to the end-goal, “it is great to see the community taking action and
spreading awareness of the work Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin does.”
Abby’s
favorite part of her internship is when she sees her work pay off in the form
of donations or mobile food pantries. “Not only does it show
the work I have done, but the end result is something that benefits a good
cause, which is a very rewarding experience.”
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