Advocacy News & Events
Child Nutrition is in the House!
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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Welcome, MPS Superintendent Thornton
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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Seeking Stockbox Canvassing Volunteers!
Until July 30, 2010, the Stockbox program is increasing its monthly delivery caseload from 5,000 to 9,500. Hunger Task Force needs your help getting the word out to seniors over sixty years living on a fixed income who could use $75 worth of free... [Read more]
Suppers Are Here! Volunteers Needed to Spread the Word
The summer meals program Fueling Young Minds kicked off on June 8. The orange “Free Summer Meals for Kids Here” signs are now up at all the summer meal site locations throughout Milwaukee, but we still need your help!
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Make a Difference on National Lobby Day! (copy 1)
On June 10, child nutrition advocates will rally together to lobby Congress to pass a strong, well-funded Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization. Hunger Task Force will be representing Milwaukee in Washington, D.C. but you can be our voice on the... [Read more]
