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Kinship Community Food Center

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Kinship Community Food Center

Food is a catalyst for community It engages volunteers and community residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty. Casimir Site (924 E. Clarke St.)

Kinship Community Food Center (formerly Riverwest Food Pantry) is committed to improving lives and growing community well-being in the city of Milwaukee. On average, almost 300,000 pounds of food is served here to more than 19,000 community members every year. Though it will provide food to anyone who comes, Kinship Community Food Center primarily serves the 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212, 53211, and

53217 area zip codes. Kinship Community Food Center also partners with Hunger Task Force and Feeding America to address hunger in the greater Milwaukee area. When & Where:
Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8:30am-10:30am
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Operating as usual

02/04/2023

Here at Kinship we believe cooking is a way to connect people: soul, body, and mind. 💚💚💚

02/02/2023

Food prices aren’t what they used to be. And it's affecting families in our neighborhood. This is why we have partnered with local distributors to purchase these items at cost to make sure we have them on hand. Please consider underwriting our healthy food initiatives so that shoppers do not have to make one more hard choice for their families. Give today! igfn.us/form/Q2tcPQ

01/31/2023

Last chance to Buy a Bar, Give a Bar!!! Olympia Granola and Bliffert Lumber & Hardware have partnered with us this month, and today is the last day to participate. When you buy a granola bar at our local Bliffert’s on Chambers Street, a granola bar will be donated to ! Enjoy a tasty bar and give back to our local at the same time!

01/29/2023

Check out our February for a calendar of when we are open and for opportunities for engagement and at this month. We can’t wait to see you at our and this month! 💚💚💚

01/27/2023

Are you ready for the Badger Region Volleyball Championships? We’re ready, and we’re excited! The championships are just six weeks away and we can’t wait to see everyone there!

The Championships will be at the Wisconsin Center on the weekends of March 11 and 12, March 18 and 19, and March 25 and 26. We’ll be collecting donations on Saturdays March 11, 18, and 25, so please bring food or hygiene items when you attend the Badger Region Championships; all donations will come to Kinship Community Food Center!!! Thanks for your support! 🏐🏐🏐

01/25/2023

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” -Virginia Woolf 💚💚💚

01/23/2023

Dreaming of warm days on our .

01/20/2023

Remember to: Buy a Bar, Give a Bar!!! Olympia Granola and Bliffert Lumber & Hardware have partnered with us this month. When you buy a granola bar at our local Bliffert’s on Chambers Street, a granola bar will be donated to ! This is a fun way to give back to the local we serve.

01/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Cactus Club fundraiser event for last week. It was such a pleasure sharing our mission with everyone! 💚💚💚

01/13/2023

Buy a Bar, Give a Bar!!! Olympia Granola and Bliffert Lumber & Hardware have partnered with us this month. When you buy a granola bar at our local Bliffert’s on Chambers Street, a granola bar will be donated to ! This is a tasty way to give back to our local , and a great way to kick off the New Year!

01/04/2023

We are so thankful for our partnerships that continue to support our mission like the Milwaukee Diaper Mission! Wrapping up 2022 they worked to provide us 5,600 diapers, 127 packs of wipes, and 3,400 period products! WOW - we are so thankful you are part of our Community of Generosity!

01/02/2023

“Good food is a right, not a privilege. It brings children into a positive relationship with their health, community and environment.” -Alice Waters 💚

12/31/2022

Kinship wishes you a . We can’t wait to see all the great experiences and magical possibilities #2023 has in store for our !

12/30/2022

We will be closed December 31st in observance of the New Year! Please call 211 if you need food during our holiday closure period; thank you for your understanding. Please join us when we re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

12/28/2022

Remembering this lovely Tuesday afternoon a few weeks ago when we had some live music and at the center. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! 🎄🌟

12/26/2022

We will be closed December 27th in observance of Christmas! Please call 211 if you need food during our holiday closure period; thank you for your understanding. Please join us when we re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

12/24/2022

Kinship wishes you a ! We hope today brings you joy, peace, and blessings!

12/23/2022

We will be closed December 24th in observance of Christmas! Please call 211 if you need food during our holiday closure period; thank you for your understanding. Please join us when we re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

12/21/2022

During the upcoming holiday season, we will have a series of consecutive closures at the food center. As a reminder to shoppers and volunteers, here is a schedule of all the holiday closure dates Kinship will have during these next few weeks.

We apologize for any inconveniences this may pose. If you need food between the dates listed, please call 211 for assistance.

We will miss everyone during this period and can’t wait to be back at the center after the holidays. We wish everyone’s families a wonderful Christmas and New Year! ❤️❤️❤️

12/19/2022

It’s chilly on the farm! 🌶️🌶️🌶️ When temperatures are below 20 degrees, we will be cancelling farm volunteer shifts. Please use the signup genius to receive cancellation notifications! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0949ACA723A1FD0-maglio

12/13/2022

Huge thank you to Elite Sports Club for donating 480 pounds of food! Their amazing efforts and the efforts of all who support us help keep us running and providing for the community! We’re so glad to have great groups like this in our .

12/09/2022

This is a reminder to pre-register for our Christmas Giveaway, which will be hosted on Saturday, December 17th. There are a limited number of spots, so sign up soon! For more information, please inquire at the food center. Thank you!

12/08/2022

It starts today! Milwaukee’s favorite holiday musical with soul is back and better than ever. Black Arts MKE’s production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, directed by Dimonte Henning, will take place at Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall from December 8-11, 2022.

If you would like tickets, please go to this link: https://marcuscenter.org/show/black-nativity-langston-hughes Alternatively you can also call the box office at the following phone number: 414-273-7206 or this phone number for groups of ten or more: 414-273-7121, x210

12/07/2022

We are so thankful for the Middle School Student Leadership Club at University School of Milwaukee for coordinating a food drive that collected 1,200 items! WOW - talk about young leadership in the community! We appreciate your continued dedication to care for our neighbors 😁

12/06/2022

“Breakfast is everything. The beginning, the first thing. It is the mouthful that is the commitment to a new day, a continuing life.” -A. A. Gill 💚

Join us on Saturdays to start your morning with a nutritious and life-giving !

12/02/2022

Kinship is now hiring! We are looking for someone to fill in the role of Workforce Development Manager. We are looking for an individual to develop and manage a healing and community-focused workforce program to empower individuals to overcome their barriers. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply online.

11/30/2022

The holiday season is the perfect time to check out some of the merch! This is a simple, but perfect gift to share with a loved one or to treat yourself with. 🎁 When you buy our merch there is also the option to donate a T-shirt to one of our shoppers, which is a fantastic way to be in the giving spirit this season! Thank you for being part of our 🌟🌟🌟

Click the following link for our merch options! https://www.kinshipmke.org/merch

11/28/2022

Just a another shout out to our AMAZING community!

More than 400 families were able to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones around a delicious Thanksgiving! Thanks to our volunteers and donors for making this possible! Special shout out to our partners like Maglio Companies, Peter Sciortino Bakery , and Tower Chicken Farm. 🦃❤️😁

11/25/2022

We will be closed November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving! Please call 211 if you need food this weekend; thank you for your understanding. Please join us on Tuesday.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from your family at Kinship Community Food Center!

Thanks to our community, we provided more than 400 families with a delicious Thanksgiving meal to share with their loved ones this holiday! Shout out to our volunteers and donors for making this possible! Special shout out to our partners like , , and . 🦃❤️😁

11/22/2022

TODAY is ! Will you invest in your community with a gift to Kinship Community Food Center before spending money on Black Friday and Cyber-Monday? Prioritize your philanthropic values with a gift at kinshipmke.org.

11/21/2022

Kinship Community Food Center is proud to participate with over 45 other non-profit partners for .

Giving First is a collaboration of more than 40 non-profit organizations, each determined to address the difficult and complex issues in our community.

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, you can support your favorite organizations BEFORE Black Friday and Cyber-Monday. With your support, we can help more people and neighborhoods thrive on !

Learn more at: givingfirstday.org

11/18/2022

Tomorrow is our bag distribution! For all who have supported us thus far, we greatly appreciate your support and thank you. It’s not too late to contribute—if you are interested in helping out the , check out the following link. Thank you for being a ! https://igfn.us/form/6WdIBA

11/17/2022

While the food center will not be closed tomorrow, this is a reminder that there will not be regular distribution on this day. Please pre-register for our Thanksgiving Giveaway being hosted on Saturday, November 19th. If you have not pre-registered and need food this weekend, please call 211. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at the center on Tuesday.

11/16/2022

Huge shoutout to the wonderful people at St. Joan Antida High School!!! Through their they gave us 300 spaghetti dinners to distribute at the Food Center. We appreciate their support and presence in the community!

11/15/2022

Kinship Community Food Center is proud to participate with over 45 other non-profit partners for .

Traditionally, one of the most popular days of charitable giving, Giving Tuesday, falls after consumer-focused Black Friday and Cyber-Monday. Giving First Day flips that script in support of organizations that depend on gifts during this season.

Before the hustle and bustle of the traditional shopping weekend, will you reflect on the needs of our community and consider how you could invest in your own values?

Put Your Philanthropy First by Giving First.

11/14/2022

Thanksgiving is approaching quickly. If you are interested in helping us provide a good, hearty meal to our members, please go to the following link. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. We appreciate your generous support! https://igfn.us/form/6WdIBA

11/12/2022

Have you seen our yet? If you’ve ever wanted to rock our logo at the center, at home, or on-the-go, now’s your chance! For those feeling extra generous, there is also an option to donate a T-shirt to one of our shoppers. 💞 We can’t wait to see our styling it up! ✨✨✨

Click the following link for our merch options! https://www.kinshipmke.org/merch

11/11/2022

This is a reminder to pre-register for our Thanksgiving Giveaway, which will be hosted on Saturday, November 19th. There are a limited number of spots, so sign up soon! For more information, please inquire at the food center. Thank you! 🦃

11/05/2022

Thank you to everyone who volunteers at our . We’re so happy to have you be part of our . It was so fun hosting you at our Farm Appreciation Event. 💚💚💚

Address

924 E Clarke Street
Milwaukee, WI
53212

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

(414) 301-1478

Website

http://www.kinshipmke.org/

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Feast Meal Dance Party!

Dancin’ through today 🇺🇸 So grateful for our #CommunityOfGenerosity

Our mission has evolved over the last 40 years, it's time for our name to reflect that... we are excited to announce that the Riverwest Food Pantry is now called Kinship Community Food Center. It's a new name, but the same heart ❤️ Check out our new website here www.kinshipmke.org/kinship-brand-story

Traditionally, one of the most popular days of charitable giving, Giving Tuesday, falls after Black Friday & Cyber-Monday... but as one of over 40 Milwaukee nonprofits joining together, we are encouraging giving back to our community 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵! When we choose to 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵, we remember that we belong to one another and that our community is our first priority. 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, we can create a change for the better and cultivate generosity throughout our city by caring for our friends and neighbors 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 this Holiday season. To donate, go to igfn.us/form/96eXIg Check out the MKE organizations that're coming together by going to https://givingfirstday.org/ #GivingFirstDay #Milwaukee

Giving First

Over 40 Milwaukee nonprofits are participating in #GivingFirstDay this year! G𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 this holiday season is one way in which we all can cultivate generosity throughout our city. 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, we can create a change for the better by caring for our friends and neighbors 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 this Holiday season. To donate, go to igfn.us/form/96eXIg See how #Milwaukee is coming together by going to https://givingfirstday.org/

FoodShareWI Challenge: Mission Intern Experiences

The #FoodShareWIChallenge gave us the opportunity to better understand the reality of food insecurity that many in our community face every day. Take it one step further by donating the money you would've spent on food that week to ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious food by going to igfn.us/form/Bzt8YA Thanks for being a part of this amazing community & walking in solidarity with our neighbors during #HungerActionMonth!

Our wonderful community coming together for a block party on this beautiful day!! ☀️🎉 ❤️

Dedicated- No Matter the Weather!

Thank You!!!

Music at the Riverwest West Food Pantry

What does Riverwest Food Pantry Mean to You?

Bay Gives Back 2020

Fixing Up the Hoop Houses!

Intern Interview: Learning About Myself

Check out how Missionary Intern Claire says that being a missionary has helped her find who she is! Interested in being a Mission Intern? Go to https://www.riverwestfoodpantry.org/mission-house to find out more information!

Mission Intern’s Favorite Part- Community!

Our work continues even amidst these times of uncertainty. Our missionaries are out there every day serving the community we love. Want to know what our missionaries love best about their work? Check out Isabel’s answer from our Intern Interviews! We are still recruiting for this coming year, if you or someone you know is interested check out https://www.riverwestfoodpantry.org/mission-house

"Am I in need enough?"

We want to remind you that the Riverwest Food Pantry is here for everyone, no matter their situation. You don’t need to worry - "Am I in need enough?"

Quarantine Cook Off- Chickpeas!

QUARANTINE COOK OFF! What can you make with chickpeas? Mission Intern Claire made hummus - and we know that there's so much more you can do. Post your favorite chickpea recipe and tag us @riverwestfoodpantry so that we can continue to share our gifts with our whole community! Particular shout out to three community chefs Randy Fontana, Thomas Kiely, Ann Wegner Lefort to post their own cooking demo and tag us!

A Message from our Executive Director

"Even though we are in the tough zone in this season of isolation, we are in this together..."

We are Still a Community of Generosity

These last few weeks have been challenging, that’s no doubt.Though it may be tough, a little lesson we've learned from our community this week is that a little joy can go a long way!

Delicious fresh juice for tomorrow morning! Can’t wait to share it with our nieghbors! 😄❤️🍇

Community of Generosity

Community of Generosity ❤️ It's who we are.

Community of Generosity

Making fresh juice for tomorrow! Orange ya glad we rescue produce? 🤣

Community of Generosity

Welcome to our Community of Generosity ❤️

Comments

We are half way there!!!
Our children have been taught from an early age the importance of acts of goodness and kindness. This is especially true on one's birthday. Last week our youngest two turned 5 & accompanied their older siblings giving out food packages & challas.
There is nothing more meaningful to the elderly to be remembered by children.

Thanks for doing what you do, RWFC!

Thank you Samantha for telling the Pilot Club of Milwaukee about the benefits of participating in all ways at RiverWest Pantry. We were so glad to meet you and hear from you.

Praying for you all this morning! Blessings, peace and love!

Wonderful time volunteering this morning. Some of our UWM Center for International Education group got to help put together over 400 Thanksgiving meal item bags. What a great experience! Thank you Riverwest Food Pantry!

Any kind hearted person going to the pantry oct 12th that could possibly give me a ride there and back home. Im about 1 1/2 miles from there.

This Saturday the Riverwest Street Hockey Club will be set up at the Center Street Daze Festival 2019 with Puck Shooting Games, Kids Play area and a Raffle Fundraiser for the Riverwest Food Pantry! Stop on by!

https://www.facebook.com/events/413513352616685/?ti=as

https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeCountyDepartmentOfHealthHumanServices/photos/a.127122900780706/1211096829049969/?type=3&eid=ARDHsWvjzl-Caq3BmUeJS_ZTZ-JS-rqB1mGarALpnHLVsz3iCwm6pMwKovzjyjYU_9taKkvxKhrwa55C&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBWF16Cn3wR2Pz54DMoX0IVPLdkKEXZ5F05LZVTLhCBSatbsXv3guZuzZK_QwqbPoBRBd02aabYcAuVlqhyPvczLlpCIiVeAd825HGYkgfA06Xd3_2OgjjuGFEkUzJJisv-f83-fvdTiaqF98uWH3fR-m3BOAWEyVcEBgeVHRyaQnQWaeeq4ryJ2Ycuohsu4m1KO_f8joHhNrkR55PI8sRcBG6FFYP2vruigaax2QPFKoZhlVXeQEot2p4NL12HcqFiABKC2D9jqnrqJraMX2xCOEbdPSPVn7dVJkSxoiU_poJELw8Kjw_4kRMF8445l92wc5GM5SMwiexc3e8&__tn__=EEHH-R

Just 5 Days Mission Kids at the Urban Farm

https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/197320324430739/?t=230

https://www.facebook.com/Upworthy/videos/368119873711132/?t=29

Will you be closed Memorial Day weekend? Saturday the 26th?