Connecting Farms to Families is a statewide partnership between Hunger Task Force, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), producers and hunger relief organizations across Wisconsin.
Funded by a $2.5M grant through the Food Security and Wisconsin Products grant program, Connecting Farms to Families uniquely supports Wisconsin agriculture and local hunger relief efforts. Hunger Task Force invests 100% of the grant funds to purchase Wisconsin foods from small- to mid-size farmers, ranchers and producers. These foods—including meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, eggs, grains and value-added items—are then provided absolutely free of charge to food pantries, nonprofits and Tribal Nations through direct distribution and the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative.
To date, Hunger Task Force has purchased foods from nearly 600 producers in 66 Wisconsin counties and delivered those products to nearly 250 hunger relief organizations across the state.
In addition to funding through DATCP, Connecting Farms to Families is further amplified by private matching donations through our Farm to Food Bank Fund. Click below to make a contribution supporting Wisconsin farmers and families facing hunger!
Stories From Across Wisconsin
The Neighbors’ Place Uses its $40,000 grant from Hunger Task Force to Ensure Every Market Guest Receives Fresh Produce
The Neighbors’ Place has worked diligently to ensure everyone in Wausau can access fresh and healthy food when they need it regardless of their ability to pay. Hunger Task Force provided a $40,000 grant through its Connecting Farms to Families program to support the organization’s purchase of fresh and culturally diverse produce from Wisconsin farmers and growers.
The Connecting Farms to Families Program Provides Proteins for Meals Served at The Community Table
The Community Table is the only meal service center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that provides meals to anyone in need 365 days per year. Through Hunger Task Force’s Connecting Farms to Families program, the nonprofit organization received a $50,000 grant to increase the quantity of fresh and locally sourced food used to prepare the community meals served.
Tortilleria Zepeda Brings the Flavors of Mexico to More Households Across Wisconsin through Connecting Farms to Families
Tortilleria Zepeda participates in Hunger Task Force’s Connecting Farms to Families program. A mix of grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and community donations to Hunger Task Force’s Farm to Food Bank Fund are used to pay for every order received and Hunger Task Force also covers all delivery fees.