The Bucks and Pick 'n Save tipped off their 6th Annual fight against food insecurity on Monday, February 26 by donating, $15,000 in Pick 'n Save gift cards to The Gathering at a press conference prior to dinner distribution at our Ascension mealsite. These gift cards were made available through Kroeger's ZERO HUNGER/ZERO WASTE initiative.
The gift cards will empower our meal guests with access to healthy food. Guests will be able to grocery shop for themselves with dignity utilizing these gift cards!
Volunteers from the Bucks staff, Pick 'n Save and Metro Market teams, along with the Milwaukee Bucks most recent acquisition; Ryan Rollins, had the opportunity to prepare for and serve our meal guests.
Pick 'n Save had experts on-hand to share information on employment opportunities, prescription drug access, and how to utilize grocery delivery provided by Kroeger Delivery, through utilization of thier SNAP/EBT benefits.
Pick 'n Save donated the supplies for and prepared 150 bag lunches that were distributed along with the 241 hot meals served on Monday.
The Bucks donated and distributed 150 Bucks branded lightweight down jackets to each meal guest. Bango entertained folks as they entered the building and the Milwaukee Bucks very own DJ Shawna kept the event lively.
The Gathering is honored and proud to be in a partnership with the The Milwaukee Bucks and Pick 'n Save, 2 businesses who really understand the need to provide access to those who are experiencing food insecurity!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
