Brookfield Bank Offers Easy Way To Donate To Local Food Pantries

BROOKFIELD, WI — The North Shore Bank "Bank on Kindness" initiative is back for a second year. "Bank on Kindness" returns Feb. 20 after it raised over $23,000 with $4,500 matched from the bank, North Shore said.

"North Shore Bank will match all donations up to $500 for each non-profit, the bank announced.

How to donate is simple.

People can donate to a local food pantry through an easy-to-use website. There is also the option to text "Kindness" to 77938 for a donation website link.

Here are the following food pantries:

• Milwaukee Christian Center in Milwaukee, Wis.
• Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee
• Food Pantry of Waukesha County in Waukesha
• Grace Welcome Center in Kenosha
• Racine County Food Bank in Racine
• Family Sharing of Ozaukee County in Grafton
• Sussex Outreach Services in Sussex
• Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay
• St. Joseph’s Food Program, Inc. in Menasha

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, more than 42 million Americans won't have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. * Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.