MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An update about the FEED MKE program -- FEED stands for Food Excess Equitable Distribution. 

Last year, $400,000 of federal money was used to launch the program, and $190,000 is set to be redistributed to community organizations. 

Forty-two organizations applied for the funding, and 11 organizations were chosen to receive financial support. 

Gathering of Southeastern Wisconsin, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Public Schools were among the organizations chosen. 

The awardees will work with FEED MKE leaders to feed hungry people and keep edible food out of landfills.