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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Partner of the Month: SEW-IFMA | September 2024
As Hunger Task Force’s September 2024 Partner of the Month, SEW-IFMA is recognized for their dedicated volunteer efforts and financial support. Their contributions help provide fresh, nutritious produce to families in Milwaukee.
Jason Gottlieb Advances the Hunger Task Force Mission Through Service and Leadership
Jason Gottlieb’s involvement with Hunger Task Force began with an apple harvest, sparking a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. As a board member, volunteer, and advocate, Jason leads with servant leadership, helping to advance strategic initiatives while instilling the values of community service in his family. His dedication extends beyond Hunger Task Force, enriching both the organization and the students he supports at Milwaukee Jewish Day School. Through his advocacy, Jason is helping to feed Milwaukee, one harvest at a time.
Barb Holt is a Standout Volunteer Helping End Hunger in Milwaukee
Barb Holt has been a dedicated volunteer at Hunger Task Force for over three decades, contributing her time, energy, and heart to support Milwaukee families in need. Her unwavering commitment to giving back has left a lasting legacy on the thousands we serve, reminding us that volunteers are the heart of our mission.
Partner of the Month: SEW-IFMA | September 2024
As Hunger Task Force’s September 2024 Partner of the Month, SEW-IFMA is recognized for their dedicated volunteer efforts and financial support. Their contributions help provide fresh, nutritious produce to families in Milwaukee.
News & Media
NourishMKE food centers offer free, fresh & culturally relevant produce
By: Lori Fredrich, OnMilwaukeeFresh produce is the first item to be sacrificed when times are tight and prices are high. Hunger Task Force & NourishMKE are working to mitigate this important issue. As summer produce reaches its peak, the 200-acre Hunger Task Force...
Farm Fresh Produce Boosts Local Food Pantry
By: Sophie Bolich, Urban MilwaukeeOn a recent Friday morning at the House of Peace, community members stopped by to visit the on-site food pantry. Some paused to chat with Site Manager Linda Barnes, while others explored the center’s various resources. Regardless,...
Fall 2024 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn't just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out the newest edition of...
Nutritious and delicious: Hunger Task Force teaches MPS students of color how to eat healthy
By: Jolan Kruse, Milwaukee Journal SentinelSmall hands pat radish seeds into the dark, rich soil, as young faces smile in anticipation. Within a few weeks, the children will watch the seeds sprout at the Hunger Task Force farm in Franklin. The 20 children, primarily...
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2024 Holiday Card program
The Hunger Task Force annual Holiday Card program is a festive tradition – every card sent and received helps put food on the table for local families, children and seniors. Each year, nearly 15,000 cards are purchased, spreading an artist’s work far and wide in...
Piggly Wiggly and Hunger Task Force Team Up For $5 Admission to the Wisconsin State Fair
To celebrate the partnership, Piggly Wiggly is donating $25,000 in healthy food. Piggly Wiggly and Hunger Task Force are excited to kick off the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday, August 1, with Piggly Wiggly $5 Day during which fair goers can get in for just $5 when...
Milwaukee County’s low-income seniors may struggle to afford fresh produce. But this program is a big help..
By: La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Hunger Task Force wants to make sure Milwaukee County seniors have fresh fruits and vegetables in their diets. The local food bank is providing 1,760 $45 vouchers to low-income seniors, which can be used to buy...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2024 Newsletter now available online
Summer 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Summer 2024 Newsletter! Learn more about Summer Meals for kids and see the "Milwaukee Model" in action, explore The Farm from above and join us in welcoming Matt King as...
Food Deserts: Matt King of Hunger Task Force On How They Are Helping To Address The Problem of People Having Limited Access to Healthy & Affordable Food Options
By: Martita Mestey, Authority Magazine, MediumSupport local grocery stores. Financial and logistical assistance for small grocers can help them thrive in food deserts. ---------------------------------------------------- In many parts of the United States, there is a...
Sherrie Tussler, retiring head of Hunger Task Force, reflects on wins, losses, and why we’ve normalized poverty
By: Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal SentinelSherrie Tussler, a fierce and tireless advocate for the poor and hungry, has led Milwaukee's Hunger Task Force food bank since 1997. Wednesday, on her 65th birthday, she will step aside from the organization she helped grow...
Summer 2024 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn't just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out the newest edition of...
Hunger Task Force Delivers Farm-to-Shelf Produce
By: Patrick Paolantonio, WISN 12FRANKLIN, Wis. — It's a typical spring afternoon in Wisconsin. The sky waffles between sunshine and clouds. A cool breeze cuts through the trees as the wind mixes with the sound of chirping birds. On the branches, the first sign of...
The Black Panthers, Joe Ellwanger and the founding of the Hunger Task Force
By: Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhen Wisconsinites hear "Hunger Task Force" many think about its anti-hunger operations, but the institution is rooted in the fight for civil rights and its existence was sparked in part by an often-vilified Black power...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter now available online
Spring 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter! Read about new culturally familiar foods at The Farm, a conversation with Sherrie Tussler and incoming CEO Matt King, Milwaukee's unique downtown...
NourishMKE food centers offer free, fresh & culturally relevant produce
Hunger Task Force partners with NourishMKE to provide fresh, locally grown produce to Milwaukee’s food pantries. With over 70 varieties of crops grown on a 200-acre farm, this collaboration ensures access to fresh, culturally relevant food for thousands of families, fostering dignity and healthy eating choices.
Farm Fresh Produce Boosts Local Food Pantry
Discover how the House of Peace food pantry, in partnership with Hunger Task Force, offers fresh produce and staple items to community members in Milwaukee. Learn how this initiative empowers guests with healthy food options and cooking knowledge, improving health outcomes across the neighborhood.