help us to wipe away the tears of hunger and to replace them with a glimmer of hope
Buckets for Hunger is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food for the hungry.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been functioning for over twenty years now
What is your primary product or service?
We raise money to fight hunger. Most of our efforts have provided money to food pantries in Wisconsin. We use sports memorabilia auctions, trivia challenges, celebrity dinners and celebrity experiences to raise the money along with a food pantry challenge program.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started the program when I was a financial advisor at American Express Financial Advisors because it had a "Charge against Hunger" offer. I never forgot the kindness and generosity of a local grocer in my hometown( Arcadia, Wisconsin) who helped my needy family on a Christmas Eve in 1963. I am still an independent financial advisor.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We function without any paid staff and we always have. We have some great athletes who have worked with us to fight hunger for these twenty years. We offer a matching program for new money raised by local pantries with our challenge letter. We try to create unique signed memorabilia and sell at unique events such as celebrity dinners and/or trivia challenge meets.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one.
Provide detailed directions to your location
4761 coolidge street in Oregon, wi
From madison take highway 14 south to exit 138 take hwy mm toward Brooklyn take left onto eisenhower street take second left onto harding and office is part of home at that location. Home/office is brown bi-level ranch with purple steel roof and cultured stone siding half way up home.
What type of payments do you accept?
check, cash or charge card
Which areas do you service?
all of wisconsin food pantries are eligible based on need
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am self-employed as to my financial planning practice.
The charity is a corporation.
What are your hours of operation?
8-5pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That you get the biggest bang for your charity dollar through us because we have no paid staff or benefits.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Our goal is to wipe away the tears of hunger and to replace them with a glimmer of hope in the eyes of the needy." It is our mission at Buckets for Hunger, Incorporated.