Our Board of Directors
Gracelyn Smith
Board President
Alais Fortier-Meyer
Design Secretary
Lane Smith
Treasurer
Abbie Pabon
Our Newest Board Member
Our Mission
Our mission is to uplift and empower our community by reducing barriers to healthy food and essential items.
Our Vision
A community in which every resident has reliable access to healthy food, educational resources, and other forms of support.
Our fight against food insecurity began in 2020…
Local community members reached out via Facebook community pages to host a one-time Pop-Up Food Pantry to provide holiday meal kits to 17 families in the Lake Mills area.
Sunshine Brewing Company generously offered to host the event, and we quickly determined we could partner with the brewery moving forward to replicate this pantry every single month.
Sunrise Reach officially incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit in March of 2021.
Community
Connecting diverse groups to support our neighbors through collaboration and understanding.
Stewardship
Building a sustainable network of volunteers and the broader community to support long-term community care.
Outreach
Reaching beyond barriers to build trust and offer consistent, compassionate support.
Respect
Treating every individual with dignity, empathy, and compassion.
Empowerment
Providing support, encouragement, and resources for growth, confidence, and stability.