food justice

braids of corn hang from a beam drying in the sunlight

A new book explores how corn is intertwined with Oneida life

Lina Tran

Through archival research and oral histories, Rebecca Webster documents corn's place in Oneida's history and future.

After the Goodman family of Waukesha, Wis., took a major financial hit during the pandemic, Jana Goodman was grateful for the universal free school meals offered at her son’s school. In June 2021, the Waukesha School Board voted to stop participating in the federal program. After an outcry, the board reversed its decision — but the program has since lapsed. Pictured at their home on July 12, 2022, are Goodman and her children, from left, Miles, 4, Sabrina, 1, and Jacob, 7.

As universal free school meals end, are Wisconsin families ready for it?

Wisconsin Watch

Elected officials and advocates debate the fate of free school meals that provided relief to families during the pandemic.

The Tandem Restaurant In Milwaukee Adapts To Meet The Needs Of Community During Pandemic

Ben Binversie

The Tandem has always been focused on the needs of their community. Now, during the pandemic, as those needs have shifted, so has the restaurant's work. Founder and owner Caitlin Cullen talks about how the restaurant has transformed into a food delivery hub to help feed people facing hunger and food insecurity.