EATS is a fundraiser for UWEC-BC Foundation which supports student scholarships, professional development, Thursdays at the U, the Campus Cupboard and other initiatives. UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Foundation’s annual EATS (Educational Assistance Through Scholarship) fundraiser has a new look this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Replacing the in-person food tasting event will be the Eat Well
| Stay Well Coupon Book, a curated collection of special offers from many of the restaurants, bakeries, specialty stores and breweries that have participated in past EATS. The combined value of the coupons is more than $100 with offers including $5 or more off, complimentary item with purchase, Buy-One-Get-One, %-off purchase, and more! Participating establishments include Pine Brook Farm (Spooner); The Roost (Sarona); Cheers & The Pump House at Tagalong (Birchwood); Valkyrie Brewing (Dallas); Louie’s Finer Meats, Hilltop Retreat and Corner Bar & Restaurant (Cumberland); Rolling Oaks Supper Club and Barron County Cheese (Barron); Wicked Whisk, Norke Nook and Lehman’s Supper Club (Rice Lake); Bloomer Brewing and Chetek Bakery. Proceeds from the fundraiser support initiatives at UWEC-Barron County including student scholarships, the campus food pantry, faculty and staff professional development, “Thursdays at the U” public lecture series, the Student Ambassador Program, and much more.
