12/10/2024

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Mission Nutrition DeForest Food Pantry Receives $25,000 Grant from Ascendium to Continue Food Pantry Services

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Mission Nutrition DeForest Food Pantry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium Education Group. Mission Nutrition DeForest is one of 40 recipients of a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant, as nominated and voted on by Ascendium employees.

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This generous grant will allow us to continue serving our community by maintaining and enhancing access to fresh produce, dairy products, and other essential food items. Mission Nutrition DeForest is a nonprofit food pantry located at 691 South Main Street in DeForest, Wisconsin. Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to nutritious food in times of need. By distributing fresh, healthy, and shelf-stable items, we strive to provide stability and hope to our neighbors.

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“Receiving this grant is a game-changer for us,” said Joann Breggeman, Director of Mission Nutrition DeForest Food Pantry. “It will enable us to keep our doors open and continue providing the high-quality, nutritious food that our community needs. We are incredibly grateful to Ascendium and its employees for recognizing the importance of addressing food insecurity in our community.”

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Good Neighbor Grants are part of Ascendium’s employee giving program, Ascendium Cares. Through this program, Ascendium employees commit to making a difference in the communities where they live and work by volunteering their time, talent, and support to organizations in various ways. Good Neighbor Grants are one of many opportunities for employees to engage with Ascendium’s mission to improve outcomes, particularly in education and workforce training, for learners from low-income backgrounds.

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Because employees know their communities best, Good Neighbor Grants tap their expertise by asking them to research, nominate, and vote for nonprofits with missions that resonate with them. Since 2021, 90 nonprofits have received a Good Neighbor Grant, allowing them to continue going above and beyond to create education and workforce training opportunities in their communities.

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About Mission Nutrition DeForest
Mission Nutrition DeForest Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating food insecurity in DeForest, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. By providing access to fresh produce, dairy, shelf-stable items, and other essentials, we aim to support our neighbors in need with dignity and compassion. Located at 691 South Main Street, our pantry serves as a resource for individuals and families, offering hope and sustenance during challenging times.

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About Ascendium
Ascendium Education Group is committed to making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S. that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools, and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans. While we have many roles, we have one goal — elevating opportunity by creating a world where everyone can rise to their highest potential. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.