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Bring two or more nonperishable food items to any admission gate from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Opening Day and get in for just $2! And get your hand stamped to get your complimentary Hunger Task Force hand-fan at the Central Mall.
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1. The pantries in our network are seeing an increase in traffic due to flooded, and in some cases, destroyed homes.
2. Flood damage to some pantries has ruined food inventory in stock that we need to help the flood victims, and in some cases, has... [Read more]
It's about time this city officially combined its love for festivals and tasty brews so be sure to check out this summer's first annual Milwaukee BrewFest on Saturday, July 31. Working with a number of craft breweries, sponsors and civic groups... [Read more]
School meal applications must be filled out every year. These applications help determine the price your child should be paying for school meals and are important to ensuring an accurate count of free, reduced, and full cost students at each school.... [Read more]
The National WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Association has partnered with Sesame Street Workshop to help children make healthy habits a part of their daily routines.
WIC Programs across the nation are delivering new child and family-friendly... [Read more]
First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke at the School Nutrition Association’s Legislative Action Conference. Watch the video to hear about the First Lady’s advocacy efforts to provide increased support for school nutrition programs during... [Read more]
Summertime is the toughest time of year for us to keep Milwaukee’s hungry fed. Kids are especially at risk in the summer. During the school year, meals are provided through government nutrition programs. That goes away in the summer. We have to meet... [Read more]
On July 1, Congress’s Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, H.R. 5504. Watch the archived discussion and tell Congress you want a child nutrition bill passed this summer!
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On July 1, Dr. Gregory Thornton officially begins his position as Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. His goals for MPS are student achievement, efficient operations, and connections with families and the community.
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Through the end of July, eligible seniors are invited to our office to sign up for Stockbox!
In an effort to streamline the process of determining where the nearest Stockbox site is, Hunger Task Force is opening our office and getting folks... [Read more]