In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we sit down with Feed My People Food Bank, the organization serving 14 counties across West Central Wisconsin and distributing more than 7 million meals each year. We talk about rising community needs, innovative hunger‑relief programs, and how volunteers and partners help make it all possible. For more information you can access their website: Feed My People Food Bank

This episode of Beyond the Bell: Food Edition features filmmaker Jim Winship discussing What We’re Hungry For: How Food Pantries Fed Rural Wisconsin During the Pandemic, a documentary exploring food insecurity and community resilience in rural Wisconsin during COVID-19. Through powerful firsthand stories, he highlights the critical role food pantries played in supporting families and strengthening communities during a time of unprecedented need. Tune in to learn what these experiences can teach us about food security today.

Link to the film: https://youtu.be/nxAO-dpAkkQ?si=wjMJ7n-G212ArW1e

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we spotlight REAP Food Group’s Farm to School program and its mission to nourish students, support local farmers, and build a more just food system. Learn how REAP is transforming school meals, empowering youth through food education, and tackling food insecurity with community-driven solutions.

https://www.reapfoodgroup.org/ & https://farmfreshatlas.org/