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HWTGT IS RAISING MONEY FOR MILWAUKEE
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$5,385 raised of $5K
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***WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL HOWEVER WE STILL WANT TO RAISE MORE! LETS DO THIS!***
Milwaukee is the most segregated metropolitan area in the US, and COVID-19 is devastating communities of color in the city. One year ago Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee declared racism a public health crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic reflects this reality. The 53215 ZIP code on Milwaukee's south side is one of three areas in the city with a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases. The area has more Latinos than any other ZIP code in Wisconsin. By some estimates, Black residents make up 80% of COVID-19 related deaths in Milwaukee county where they only constitute 26% of the population.
In light of this situation, Helen with the Gold Teeth is partnering with the Milwaukee Christian Center and The Tandem to help feed those in need of food assistance. All money raised will be split evenly between these two organizations.
The Milwaukee Christian Center believes that people also have a right to their dignity when seeking assistance. That’s why they operate as a Choice Pantry, meaning families can select culturally appropriate food that best meets their needs, which minimizes waste and contributes to a more compassionate atmosphere. MCC typically serves 1,000 people, but that figure has tripled during the pandemic. Funds will go towards additional staffing, purchasing supplemental food to add to other donations, purchasing accessible lunch foods for families to prepare for students at home and keeping the food pantry doors open.
The Tandem , a northside Milwaukee restaurant, has ceased their normal operations in order to serve 300-400 packaged meals per day to people in need. Your donations will be used to continue serving these meals, each of which cost $5 on average to make. Many of their patrons previously relied on soup kitchens that have closed their doors due to COVID, they have also supported recently unemployed low wage workers, service workers and the elderly.
Your donation will help guarantee that these two organizations can continue to fight food insecurity and keep Milwaukee fed.
Milwaukee is the most segregated metropolitan area in the US, and COVID-19 is devastating communities of color in the city. One year ago Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee declared racism a public health crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic reflects this reality. The 53215 ZIP code on Milwaukee's south side is one of three areas in the city with a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases. The area has more Latinos than any other ZIP code in Wisconsin. By some estimates, Black residents make up 80% of COVID-19 related deaths in Milwaukee county where they only constitute 26% of the population.
In light of this situation, Helen with the Gold Teeth is partnering with the Milwaukee Christian Center and The Tandem to help feed those in need of food assistance. All money raised will be split evenly between these two organizations.
The Milwaukee Christian Center believes that people also have a right to their dignity when seeking assistance. That’s why they operate as a Choice Pantry, meaning families can select culturally appropriate food that best meets their needs, which minimizes waste and contributes to a more compassionate atmosphere. MCC typically serves 1,000 people, but that figure has tripled during the pandemic. Funds will go towards additional staffing, purchasing supplemental food to add to other donations, purchasing accessible lunch foods for families to prepare for students at home and keeping the food pantry doors open.
The Tandem , a northside Milwaukee restaurant, has ceased their normal operations in order to serve 300-400 packaged meals per day to people in need. Your donations will be used to continue serving these meals, each of which cost $5 on average to make. Many of their patrons previously relied on soup kitchens that have closed their doors due to COVID, they have also supported recently unemployed low wage workers, service workers and the elderly.
Your donation will help guarantee that these two organizations can continue to fight food insecurity and keep Milwaukee fed.