Advocacy News & Events
Emerson Hunger Fellow Presentations
Hunger Task Force invites you to a public presentation by two Emerson National Hunger Fellows. The event will be held on Monday, February 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hunger Task Force Conference Room located at 201 S. Hawley Court, Milwaukee, WI,... [Read more]
Back to School To-Do List: Submit School Meal Application
The start of the new school year is just around the corner and Hunger Task Force wants to remind all parents to submit your child/children’s completed school meal application. Even if a child qualifies for free or reduced price meals, a form must be... [Read more]
Breastfeeding Practices: A CDC Report
The fifth U.S. Breastfeeding Report Card was released August 1, 2011 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Improving the health of mothers and their children is a primary goal of CDC. Protecting, promoting, and supporting... [Read more]
Hunger and the Debt Ceiling
Hunger Task Force is both relieved and concerned about the debt ceiling/budget reduction bill (the Budget Control Act of 2011) passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on August 2, 2011.
On the plus side, the legislation removes some... [Read more]
Volunteers Needed: Help Spread the Word About Free Summer Meals for Kids!
The 2011 Summer Meals season will kick off on Tuesday, June 7! We need your help to promote the availability of summer meals at each of the hundreds of participating sites in Milwaukee.
Volunteers can donate their time as individuals or sign up... [Read more]
