Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition
About the Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition
The Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition (WCNC) is a network of individuals dedicated to ending hunger in Waukesha county. Formed in 1994, the coalition represents food pantries, shelters, congregations, community and government agencies.
Mission
Through collaboration, cooperation, and information sharing, the WCNC works to prevent hunger and food insecurity, provide information and education on nutrition issues, and promotes social policies that achieve food security while honoring the dignity of those we serve.
Goals
- Strengthen the network of agencies in Waukesha County committed to issues related to nutrition and hunger
- Increase use of community resources that help individuals and families in Waukesha County
- Educate WCNC member agencies and the community about hunger and nutrition issues in our community
WCNC Meetings
Meetings are an opportunity to hear about the work of agencies around the table, share updates and information from your organization, and listen to an educational topic pertinent to members.
Meeting Schedule
The WCNC meets five times are year on the fourth Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October.
- February 25, 2025, 9-10 AM
Location TBD - April 22, 2025, 9-10 AM
Location TBD - June 24, 2025, 9-10 AM
Location TBD - August 26, 2025, 9-10 AM
Location TBD - October 28, 2025, 9-10 AM
Location TBD
How to Join
If you would like to be a part of the coalition, simply attend a meeting or contact the WCNC Chairperson.
Contact Information
Michael Egly, WCNC Chairperson
Food Pantry of Waukesha County
Michael.E@WaukeshaFoodPantry.org
(262) 522-2378
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from previous months/years available upon request.
Helpful Websites
- Food Assistance Resources
- Access
- Badger Care Plus
- Covering Wisconsin help with health insurance coverage & other programs that support health
- Wisconsin Food Security Program
- Food Research and Action Center
- Quit smoking (Center for Tobacco Research & Intervention)
- Living Wage Calculator
Extension Waukesha County was a founding partner of the Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition. The WCNC Extension contact is Jill Herz, FoodWIse Administrator, Jill.Herz@wisc.edu, (262) 548-7787.
Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison
515 W Moreland Boulevard * Administration Center Room G22 * Waukesha, WI 53188
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday * Phone: (262) 548-7770
Extension Waukesha County is located in the Administration Center of the Waukesha County Courthouse Complex. Enter through the main Courthouse doors. After going through security, take the corridor on the left to the the Administration Center. Take the elevators or stairs to the ground floor and go to room G22.
