10/05/2026
We capped off Hunger Action Month with a packed-house panel discussion on creating food security in our community. Thank you to everyone who took action against hunger by joining us to learn more about this important issue. Our expert panelists shared their insights about the interconnected scaffold of our food security framework, including economic security, nutrition assistance programs, access to affordable and nutritious food, and the emergency food system.
Creating food security is a community challenge that requires a cooperative solution. Each of us can be part of this solution by taking action—such as donating food or funds to local pantries, staying informed about policies that affect food security, and sharing information to raise awareness.
Thank you to our event co-presenter and host, the Middleton Public Library; our discussion facilitator, Jocelyne Sansing (Middleton Public Library Director); our special presenters City of Middleton, Wisconsin Mayor Lisa Janairo and Middleton Meals Matter; and our panelists: Jackie Anderson (Executive Director, Feeding Wisconsin), Meghan Sohns (Vice President of Programming, WayForward Resources), Jen Wagner (Director of Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities), Nicholas Heckman (Food Systems & Food Security Coordinator, Public Health Madison & Dane County).
