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Join the School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) for its day-long Legislative Day at the state capitol in Madison, WI on January 27! Meet with state legislators to discuss and influence school nutrition program funding and legislation.... [Read more]
Hunger and poverty are on the rise in Wisconsin making Voices Against Hunger's advocacy work to end hunger more urgent than ever! Sign up today!
1 in 10 Wisconsin residents lives in poverty and 1 in 4 Milwaukee residents live in poverty. Milwaukee... [Read more]
Sign up today to receive the Hunger Task Force e-newsletter. You'll receive weekly updates on ways you can help fight hunger in Milwaukee, fun events that may be offering discounts if you give a food donation, and lots more!
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Did you know that in 12 months, from August 2008 - August 2009, usage of food pantries in Milwaukee went up 54%? This holiday season, whether you're continuing an old tradition or starting a new one, now is the time to organize your food drive!... [Read more]
Get something off your holiday to-do list and help the hungry when you order your holiday cards from Hunger Task Force. Three designs to choose from! [Read more]
The Journal Sentinel recently printed this editorial “Don’t skip this meal” about the need to expand breakfast programs in school districts across Wisconsin. The JS is soliciting letters to the editor on the topic: Should more school districts... [Read more]
In 2010, Congress has an opportunity to reauthorize and improve the child nutrition programs that help feed millions of American children. You can help pass meaningful reform by sending an electronic message to your elected officials.
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In this Census 2010 webinar, speakers from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund, the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network, and the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association, will discuss the latest developments in the Census... [Read more]
On November 9, the County Board adopted the County’s 2010 budget based on the Finance Committee’s amendment from the October 25 meeting. The Board’s budget only keeps the program alive through July 1, 2010 and does not specify the number of... [Read more]
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Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) will hold a hearing on "Reauthorization of U.S. Child Nutrition Programs: Opportunities to Fight Hunger and Improve Child Health" on November 17th at 9:30am. In addition to hearing... [Read more]