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Zachary Staszewski is Not Only Our Creative & Marketing Manager but Also a Hunger Advocate
Meet Zachary Staszewski, Creative & Marketing Manager at Hunger Task Force. Discover how his storytelling skills and passion for community have transformed the organization’s brand—and why he’s committed to the fight against hunger in Milwaukee.

Hunger Task Force Welcomes Two Summer Meals Interns
Hunger Task Force is excited to welcome two summer meals interns – Nina and Mara– as they assist Hunger Task Force in our mission to end hunger in Milwaukee.

Delivering with Purpose: How Hunger Task Force Optimizes Delivery Routes for Efficiency and Sustainability
At Hunger Task Force, every mile matters because every mile represents meals delivered, communities served and resources stewarded responsibly.

Zachary Staszewski is Not Only Our Creative & Marketing Manager but Also a Hunger Advocate
Meet Zachary Staszewski, Creative & Marketing Manager at Hunger Task Force. Discover how his storytelling skills and passion for community have transformed the organization’s brand—and why he’s committed to the fight against hunger in Milwaukee.
News & Media
Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25
MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kate Kazan, Communications & PR Manager, [email protected] Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25th Press conference will mark the beginning of free meal...
Summer 2025 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 Summer 2025 Newsletter
Summer 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the latest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, how our Farm Team is growing more and growing better...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers
MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kate Kazan, Communications & PR Manager, [email protected] Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers Low-income seniors in Milwaukee County can register and receive their $25 vouchers onsite...
Hunger Task Force Farm keeps families fed despite federal funding cuts
By: Mallory Anderson, WISN 12FRANKLIN, Wis. — 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...
Food box program brings a taste of Indigenous culture to tribal elders in Milwaukee
By: Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal SentinelTrisha Patton is happy to see tribal elders' faces brighten up when they receive boxes of Indigenous foods. They might not have had the food for decades, since leaving a reservation. “It’s going back to those culturally...
Growing US consumption of ultra-processed foods raises concerns about health harms
By: Sophia Meador, The Nation's HealthIn the past three decades, rates of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases have surged. There are multiple reasons for the increases, but one possible contributor is especially concerning to nutritionists: growth...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter
Spring 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, our support of Indigenous families with...
How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding
By: Brian Calvert, Civil EatsFor months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements from the U.S. Department of...
Spring 2025 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...
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the future of food aid. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
By: Julius Shieh, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin’s FoodShare program allows low-income residents to buy healthy food. The program faces immense budget cuts in a federal budget proposal. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food...
USDA cuts impact Mequon farmer, low income families
By: Jenna Rae, TMJ4 NewsOn Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that $1 billion in funding for local programs has been canceled. These programs exist and impact people here in Wisconsin. MEQUON, Wis. — The federal government is making additional cuts...
Hunger Task Force’s new Southside Community Resource Center allows more families to be served
By: Claire Reid, Milwaukee Journal SentinelHunger Task Force has moved its Southside Community Resource Center to a new, larger space. Physically, the Milwaukee-based anti-hunger and nutrition advocacy organization has only shifted its resource center about a block...
Hunger Task Force 2024 Annual Report
2024 was a milestone year as we celebrated 50 years of service! Throughout the year, rising costs led more families to seek help. Still, Hunger Task Force is in a strong position financially, organizationally and programmatically, and thanks to our incredible...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25
Hunger Task Force, alongside key local partners, will kick off the Milwaukee Summer Meals Program at Stark Playfield. This summer, kids and teens (18 and under) are invited to visit one of 180 sites throughout Milwaukee County for nutritious and delicious summer meals.
Summer 2025 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 this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.