Gov. Tony Evers visits The Parenting Place and The Hunger Task Force Thursday

January 30, 2026 - 12:20

Governor Tony Evers visited two key community organizations in La Crosse on Thursday, focusing on the interconnected challenges of workforce stability and food security facing Wisconsin families.

His first stop was The Parenting Place, a resource center offering critical support like parenting education, early childhood programs, and material assistance. The Governor emphasized the facility's role in strengthening families, which directly contributes to a stronger workforce by helping parents maintain employment and foster healthy child development.

Evers then toured The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, the region's only free food bank. He helped pack food for their backpack program, which provides nutritious meals to school children facing food insecurity over weekends. This visit underscored the fundamental need for reliable access to food as a cornerstone for community health and children's ability to succeed in school.

The dual visits framed a clear message: supporting Wisconsin's future requires investing in both immediate needs, like hunger relief, and long-term stability through family resources. The Governor used the occasion to listen to staff and volunteers about the ongoing local efforts to address these vital issues across the state.