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FDA Upgrades Shell Egg Recall to "Major"

The FDA has now classified the recall of shell eggs as a major recall.

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin did not receive nor distribute eggs from the five farms involved in the recall.

However, because many agency partners receive eggs from other sources, anyone with shelled eggs should check the packages to ensure they don't have contaminated eggs.

An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) that has sickened hundreds of people across the country has led to a recall of shell eggs. On August 13, Wright County Egg voluntarily recalled shell eggs from three of its five farms. Further epidemiologic and traceback information led to Wright County Egg expanding its recall on August 18 to cover all five farms and an estimated 380 million eggs. The FDA is monitoring the recall by conducting audit checks at retail stores, wholesalers and distributors to ensure the recalled shell eggs removed from the market. The FDA and Wright County Egg are also in contact to ensure preventive measures are put in place to reduce the risk of recurrence. View full details on the shell egg recall.

Second Harvest Foodbank is committed to informing our partner agencies about recalls immediately. When items distributed by Second Harvest are recalled, we send an email to all agency partners and directly contact all agencies that received recalled product from us.

MOBILE PANTRY VOLUNTEERS--URGENT REQUEST

Second Harvest Foodbank needs volunteers to assist at our Mobile Pantry sites. We distribute more than 3 million pounds of food through the Mobile Pantry Program each year, and this can only be done with the help of dedicated volunteers.

What is a Mobile Pantry:

Sponsored by local nonprofit agencies or churches, mobile pantries are food distributions set up outside in parking lots or sometimes inside due to inclement weather. The food is delivered by Second Harvest and distributed by volunteers (YOU) at each location one time per month. They’re another way of getting food to people facing hunger.

Who should volunteer: great for teens, parents and grandparents to do a community service activity together

Volunteer Duties: help set up, distribute food, tear down boxes and clean up. Training provided.

Time commitment: 3 hours per time, 1 time per month

Learn more about this opportunity!

REGISTER NOW - - - 1st ANNUAL WISCONSIN FOODSHARE OUTREACH NETWORK CONFERENCE

On September 17, attend SWIPE OUT HUNGER: Putting Food on Your Table and Money in Your Community through FoodShare - the first annual Wisconsin FoodShare Outreach Network Conference.

You'll join the network of public and private community partners throughout Wisconsin who are committed to increasing FoodShare (food stamp) enrollment by integrating outreach activities into daily business without taking on extra projects.

Learn more and register now!

We Want YOU for Meat & Potatoes

Can’t volunteer at Second Harvest Foodbank during the day due to work, school or other commitments?

HERE'S A FUN NEW EVENING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Volunteer on Second Harvest Foodbank's Meat & Potatoes evening product recovery shift.
MEAT & POTATOES shift

When: weekdays, 4-8 p.m.

What: You or your group will have a great time preparing meat and produce for distribution to families struggling with hunger.

Daytime, weekday Product Recovery shifts also available: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Help us recruit Product Recovery volunteers. Share this Product Recovery Flyer with friends, family and colleagues.

Help is also needed for these volunteer positions (view full descriptions):

Agency Assistant

Driver Assistant
FoodShare Helpline

Volunteer Services Assistant

All-City Swim Meet Food/Fund Drive Challenge

Thank you to all pool participants and community members for donating more than 257,000 meals during the 2010 All-City Swim Meet Food/Fund Drive Challenge!

19th Annual Governor’s Donor Recognition Reception

Dan Stein, President/CEO Second Harvest Foodbank, with 2010 Governor's Donor Recognition Reception Honorees Supporters of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin were honored at the 19th Annual Governor’s Donor Recognition Reception, hosted by Governor Jim Doyle and First Lady Jessica Doyle at the Executive Residence on June 23. Honorees included Alliant Energy Foundation, Governor Jim Doyle and First Lady Jessica Doyle, Madison Community Foundation, Seneca Foods Corporation, Summit Credit Union and Walmart Stores, Inc. Each honoree makes significant contributions in support of Second Harvest Foodbank's mission to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.

Videos from Feeding America

The following videos from Second Harvest Foodbank's national organization, Feeding America, display the rising need for support for all of our neighbors. Check the videos out by clicking on the links below..

Every Day (2010)

See (2009)

Better Days (2008)

A Look Back at Fiscal Year 2009

Learn how your support continues to drive Second Harvest Foodbank's mission in fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) and beyond with the 2009 Annual Report.

Every $0.94 you donate supports Second Harvest Foodbank's programs that help nearly 141,000 people facing hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.

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