Signature Partnerships

WISN 12

For over seven decades, WISN 12 has been Milwaukee’s trusted source for local news, weather and stories that impact the community. In 2024, WISN 12 celebrated its 70th anniversary by launching the impactful ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, a year-long initiative that shone a spotlight on hunger-related stories and highlighted Hunger Task Force’s Free & Local mission to end hunger in Milwaukee.

As Hunger Task Force’s longest-tenured partner, WISN 12 has been a steadfast advocate for our mission to end hunger. Since 1978, when they first launched the Food for Families campaign, WISN 12 has shown unparalleled commitment to the community. The station helps share stories of ending hunger, ranging from the importance of volunteering to highlighting essential programs like the Mobile Market and Summer Meals Collaborative.

WISN 12’s contributions have earned national recognition, including the ‘Celebration of Service to America Award’ by the National Association of Broadcasters for their efforts to raise funds and rescue milk for local farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Annually, the station hosts and televises the WISN 12 Food For Families Phone Bank, raising funds the week of Thanksgiving. Over the years, the station has raised over $1.8 million for Hunger Task Force.

Hunger Task Force Farm keeps families fed despite federal funding cuts

The Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin is kicking off their growing season, determined to help those in need despite federal funding cuts against food programs. In a quiet, rural part of Franklin, Wisconsin lies 200 acres dedicated to feeding southeast Wisconsin’s most vulnerable.

Partner of the Month: WISN 12

Hunger Task Force proudly recognizes WISN 12 as December’s Partner of the Month. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, WISN 12’s ’70 Years of Service’ campaign highlighted Hunger Task Force’s mission to fight hunger through impactful programs like Stockbox, the Mobile Market, and the Summer Meals Program.

Ben Lorber and the team at WISN 12 Help Provide Food For Families During the Holidays

Spearheaded by WISN 12, in partnership with Hunger Task Force, Food For Families is a community-driven fundraiser that raises critical funds to provide festive meals to families in need.

Hunger Task Force Shares Heart Healthy Meal with WISN 12

When stocking its 44 food pantries, Hunger Task Force uses what’s called the MyPlate model, it’s similar to the food pyramid, as a guide for helping people make good choices. “To make sure that the foods that we’re providing are healthy,” King said. “We are committed to using the kitchen as a way to teach people how to use those ingredients.” Nutrition educator Melanie Foland walked WISN 12 News’ Diana Gutierrez through the heart-healthy shrimp pasta dinner.

WISN 12 Features the Importance of Volunteering at Hunger Task Force

WISN 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a promise of more service to the community. We’re expanding our commitment to the Hunger Task Force, and each month, we’ll focus on a need and a call to action. In January, the spotlight is on volunteering. It’s the engine of the Hunger Task Force, and they say the time is now to join in their quest to keep Milwaukee’s most vulnerable people fed.

WISN 12 Celebrates 70th Anniversary with ’70 Years of Service’ Campaign to Help End Hunger

WISN 12 is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force. Throughout 2024, WISN 12 will highlight a different hunger-related need each month, with a call-to-action to address that need.

WISN 12 Honored with National Celebration of Service to America Award

WISN – WISN 12 has been presented with the Celebration Of Service To America Award in the Television – Large Market category by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation for its entry WISN Feeds the Hungry. This prestigious program…