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06/11/2026

06/11/2026

🌟 Throughout June, our Veterans Services Office will be out in the community connecting with veterans and their families—answering questions and helping them access the benefits they’ve earned. Please help us share this resource so veterans know where to turn for support. Learn more at lacrossecounty.org/veterans or call (608) 785-9719. 🌟

06/08/2026

Anyone in need of food is welcome to come to one of our Pop-Up pantries distributing a variety of groceries at no cost to you.

🚛 This week our mobile Pop-Up Food Pantry will be in , , and .

❎No need to present an ID. ✅You may pick up food for more than one household.
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🍎 To locate more food assistance programs and distribution events nearest you, use our Food Finder tool at fmpfoodbank.org/find_food or call (715) 835-9415.

⬇️ Download a copy of our *summer* Pop-Up schedule
https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/webfiles/fnitools/documents/pop-up_calendar.pdf

06/08/2026

🥫 Food Distribution Reminder – Eau Claire

Looking for additional food resources this June?

Feed My People Food Bank will be hosting upcoming Pop-Up Food Distributions in Eau Claire:

📍 Feed My People Food Bank
2610 Alpine Rd., Eau Claire

🌞 Morning Distribution
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

🌙 Evening Distribution
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

These distributions help provide food assistance to individuals and families throughout our community.

💡 Eau Claire Community Nexus is not affiliated with or operating this program. We are simply sharing community resources to help connect residents with available support.

For additional food distribution locations and information, visit Feed My People Food Bank.

06/05/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to raising awareness and lifting the stigma relating to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, by connecting veterans and their families with the resources they need to heal.

WDVA's Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) has resources and outreach coordinators covering all 72 Wisconsin counties. Learn how our VORP program can help veterans dealing with PTSD symptoms get connected with free, local, and regional mental health resources. Learn more at our website, here > https://dva.wi.gov/services/mental-health-and-emergency-services/veterans-outreach-and-recovery/

If you know of a veteran who is struggling with a mental health crisis or dealing with suicidal thoughts, help is available right now! Call the Veteran Crisis Line on your phone by dialing 988, then press 1, to be connected with compassionate, professional, and confidential help 24/7.

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Affordable Auto will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend and hope you'll take a moment to remember and honor those who have died serving in the U.S. Military.

History of Memorial Day: https://www.history.com/articles/memorial-day-history

Visit Eau Claire, WI for local Memorial Day events:
Annual Memorial Day Parade in Eau Claire
Memorial Day Ceremony & Legacy Stone Dedication

https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/bucket-lists/spring/memorial-day-weekend/ -memorials

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Anyone in need of food is welcome to come to one of our Pop-Up pantries distributing a variety of groceries at no cost to you.

🚛 This week our mobile Pop-Up Food Pantry will be in , , and .

❎No need to present an ID. ✅You may pick up food for more than one household.
⁠
🍎 To locate more food assistance programs and distribution events nearest you, use our Food Finder tool at fmpfoodbank.org/find_food or call (715) 835-9415.

⬇️ Download a copy of our Pop-Up schedule
https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/webfiles/fnitools/documents/pop-up_calendar.pdf