Marshfield Area United Way

Nutrition on weekends program the nutrition on weekends (now) program is a collaborative, community effort to target childhood hunger. The program provides healthy, ready-to-eat nutritional foods for children during the weekend. In 2024, 677 children received food through the now program.

Volunteer center projectsvolunteer center project connects individuals wishing to volunteer with social service programs seeking volunteers. Additionally, the volunteer center conducts various projects throughout the year such as supplies 4 success which provided 791 area school children with backpacks and school supplies prepared by 100 volunteers and make a difference day in which 26 senior and disabled homeowners had their yards raked by 147 volunteers. In 2024, our aarp tax-aide program assisted 679 senior and low-income households prepare taxes.

211 - provides information and referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to connect individuals with needed services and programs. Our 211 center took 1401 calls in 2024 with the top needs proving to be regarding housing/shelter, health care, employment/income, utility assistance, and government/legal.our right to play for all (r2p4a) program also provided 83 children with scholarships to participate in extra-curricular activities.