🌱 Second Harvest Food Bank Receives Funding + Madison FD Recognized

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First, today's weather:

A little morning snow. High: 40 Low: 33.

Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Four Madison Fire Department personnel delivered a baby boy in an ambulance last week. On Apr. 11, crew members rushed to an east-side Madison home to help a woman in labor. Shortly after their arrival at the hospital, the baby was born. The team earned stork pins this weekend to recognize their efforts in helping to safely deliver the child. (WMTV – NBC15)
2. Joe Parisi, a Dane County executive, announced this week that the county plans to give an additional $2.6 million to the Second Harvest Food Bank. This food bank helps community members have access to fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a partnership with local farmers. The farmers are paid by Second Harvest and then Second Harvest distributes the food to the community. The food bank is equally open to college students in need. (The Badger Herald)
3. Some Madison College students got a head start on Earth Day cleanup efforts. The students joined together to clean up Warner Park in Madison Friday afternoon. Organizers worked with the Madison Parks directors to determine which parks needed the most cleanup assistance. (WKOW)

Today in Madison:

• General Job Assistance At Madison Public Library (12:15 PM)
• UW–Madison Earth Week At University of Wisconsin-Madison (10:00 AM)
• Monday Group Run At Movin' Shoes (5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Harry Potter Night is back at the Duck Pond on Aug. 4! Secure your Scarf, Bertie Bott’s Beans, and Butterbeer voucher now! The Madison Mallards have Terrace and Duck Blind packages available now until the end of the day. (Facebook)
• The Dane County Farmers' Market began its 50th outdoor season on Saturday and will continue every Saturday through November 12. Stop by to get fresh produce and your favorite local products! (Facebook)
• Congratulations to UW–Madison junior Dawry Ruiz on being named a 2022 Truman Scholar! As one of just 58 winners of the prestigious national award this year, he will receive a $30,000 scholarship toward graduate school. (Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.