Community Action Coaltion For South Central Wisconsin Inc

Food security programs:in 2024, cac enabled access to food and nutrition across the region through its centralized food bank hub and delivery system. Cac sourced and distributed over 1.3 million pounds of food including shelf-stable government commodities and purchased supplemental items such as fresh produce, locally grown products, culturally relevant choices, and protein sources to community pantries and feeding agencies at no cost. Through this distribution network, cac reached 79,414 food-insecure individuals. In addition, to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity stretch their grocery budgets, cac administered a food access matching program, providing financial support to 1,332 individuals using nutrition assistance benefits.

Community programs:in 2024, cac provided vital community programs and essential services to support health, financial stability, resource navigation, and community connectedness. Services included intake and referral, community resource fairs, vaccine outreach, and financial literacy programming. Through these efforts, cac assisted 30,489 individuals. Cac also prioritized mental health in the community. Cac provided shared learning and training opportunities focused on mental health first aid and wellness, reaching and training 86 community members. In addition, targeted programming supported the trauma recovery and mental health of 55 healthcare workers. Additionally, cac strengthened community engagement and mobilization through its events and community needs assessment efforts, reaching 931 community members to identify needs and develop more coordinated responses.