Student Government donates time and money to Hunger Task Force
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West Allis Campus Student Government members and volunteers (L-R) Kati Huisheere; Benita Oatis; Jarvis Harmon; Jacquelinne Coel, president West Campus SGA; Amber Joshway; Jamie Lassa; Angela Amborn; Irina Javorek; and Willie Robinson proudly presented a check for a donation to the Hunger Task Force, which was matched, bringing the total donation to $1,000.
Every semester, the members of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the West Allis Campus choose a charity to research and fundraise for one of their community service learning projects.
This past fall, Theresa D’Amato, Dietetic Technician program student, toured the Hunger Task Force as a class assignment. Impressed with their operation and what services they provide to the greater Milwaukee community, she suggested the Hunger Task Force be the recipient of the SGA fundraising efforts this school year.
Since the beginning of last fall, SGA members and volunteers have been collecting food and working diligently to raise $500 in donations.
Recently, the Hunger Task Force offered a special opportunity called Match Madness which allowed any donation to be matched, thus, ensuring their contribution was doubled to $1,000.
In addition, SGA members from all four campuses have been volunteering their time at Hunger Task Force locations, filling stock boxes to be delivered throughout the community. The Hunger Task Force works hard to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need.
All four campuses will continue to collect food donations throughout the rest of the spring semester. Look for the boxes at your local campus.
Through these community service learning projects, MATC students are able to participate in remarkable bonding and team- building experiences.
