The Rising Cost of School & Family Budgets

Jonathan Hansen, Chief Strategy Officer at Hunger Task Force, and Bill Schmidt, Executive Director of Root and Rising, join the show to discuss how rising back-to-school costs are affecting family budgets across Wisconsin. From school supplies and clothing to meals and everyday household expenses, we examine the financial pressures many families face as the school year begins. The conversation also explores food insecurity, the growing demand for community resources, and how local organizations are working to ensure students have the support they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.