By Misha Evertz
Recognizing Our Presenting Sponsor: Upper Lakes Foods
There’s something quietly powerful about a meal shared after a long day outdoors. At Wolf Ridge, the dining hall is more than just a place to eat—it’s where community is built, where tired legs find rest, and where students and guests recharge for the adventures ahead. Behind every one of those meals is a partner we’re deeply grateful for: Upper Lakes Foods.
We’re thrilled to recognize Upper Lakes Foods as a presenting sponsor of the Ridge Well Traveled event series and proud to celebrate the role they play in supporting our mission.
Fueling Every Experience
A Trusted Partner in the Kitchen
As Wolf Ridge’s primary food distributor, Upper Lakes Foods has been fueling our programs and our people for years. Their consistency and care ensure that everyone who comes through our doors is nourished and ready to fully engage in their experience.
From early breakfasts before field explorations to warm dinners after long days outside, their contributions are part of nearly every moment on campus.
Beyond the Delivery Door
Investing in Our Future
Upper Lakes Foods’ partnership with Wolf Ridge goes well beyond supplying our kitchen. They were also a generous contributor to our Making Waves capital campaign—one of the most significant investments in our organization’s history.
Through Making Waves, we’ve been able to renovate our dorms to the highest sustainability standards, deepen our programming, and expand our reach. Upper Lakes Foods believed in that vision from the very beginning, helping turn possibility into reality.
A Partnership That Multiplies Impact
Supporting Mission-Driven Work
That kind of commitment means everything to a place like Wolf Ridge. As a nonprofit environmental learning center, every dollar of support goes directly toward connecting people with the natural world.
When a company like Upper Lakes Foods shows up not just as a vendor, but as a true community partner, it strengthens our ability to do that work in meaningful and lasting ways.
Looking Ahead Together
Supporting Ridge Well Traveled
We are honored to have Upper Lakes Foods as a sponsor of Ridge Well Traveled. Their support helps make these experiences possible and ensures that every participant is cared for—both in the field and around the table.
With Gratitude
A Partner That Nourishes It All
We’re grateful every single day for a partner that nourishes both our bodies and our mission. Thank you, Upper Lakes Foods, for helping sustain the Wolf Ridge experience in every sense of the word.