8legs: Full hearts, full plates holiday food drive

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Full Hearts, Full Plates helped families during the holidays, 2 founders are recent Racine grads | Racine County Eye

Two Racine natives launched Full Hearts, Full Plates to fight local food insecurity during the holidays.
The drive ran December 1–19 and served more than 75 individuals in Racine.
Donation boxes were placed at four trusted community hubs to reach residents.
Promotions relied on social media and personal networks, as organizers planned remotely.
Nearly $100 in monetary donations funded additional items from Woodman’s.
The program aimed to preserve dignity by supporting households beyond groceries.
Founders plan to expand, build partnerships, and involve volunteers for broader reach.
The initiative arose from coursework linking policy debates on SNAP/EBT to local food insecurity.
Donations supported by community centers and a church helped reach diverse Racine residents.
The effort highlighted community trust and local collaboration as key success factors.

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