Here is updated information on where to find food pantries, meal distribution sites and meals for children as well as pay-what-you-can options, meal delivery programs and more.
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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.
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News414: You asked, we answer: Resources for property tax relief
We answer two common questions we’ve received through our News414 texting service: How to get property tax relief and what to do if your unemployment assistance is at an adjudicator.
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Milwaukee stilt walker stands tall after video goes viral
For Allenton Riley, 18, Moko Jumbie is a way to stay out of trouble as well as a way to stand out. A video of him on stilts went viral last month after he was caught practicing for a Juneteenth performance.
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Where struggling residents can find food in Milwaukee
If you need food, take a look at these resources. See something we missed? Let us know by texting “MKE” to 73224.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Finding food, friendship and community at Friedens
Friedens food pantries provided over 36,000 meals in 2020 despite one of its locations shutting down due to COVID-19.
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How eligible parents can receive $375 per child to offset summer meal costs
Families who qualified for Pandemic EBT, or P-EBT, or who are awarded FoodShare this summer are eligible to receive an additional $375 per eligible child for buying groceries.
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Meet three Class of 2021 grads you will be lucky to work for one day
Yes, these high school graduates are accomplished academics. But that’s just the beginning of who they are.
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Here’s how Milwaukee families can get free meals for kids delivered to them this summer
Two programs will deliver free food to qualified households with kids 18 and younger. Find out how to sign up and what to expect in the meal kits.
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Three things to know about the proposed MPS budget
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is meeting Thursday to potentially adopt both a proposed MPS operating budget of $1.3 billion and a supplemental budget of $382 million in federal stimulus. Here is what you need to know.
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News414: You asked, we answer: How to get food aid if you don’t have transportation
We answer two common questions we’ve received through our News414 texting service: How to get food aid if you face transportation barriers, and how to apply for rent assistance without the internet.