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. Click below to make a contribution supporting Wisconsin farmers and families facing hunger!
Stories From Across Wisconsin
New Hunger Task Force program aims to stabilize both pantry shelves and farm revenue
Hunger Task Force has launched “Connecting Farms to Families,” a new initiative backed by a $2.5 million grant through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The program connects Wisconsin food assistance organizations directly with small and mid-sized farmers and producers across the state.
Advocacy in Action: Connecting Farms to Families Strengthens Wisconsin’s Food System
Hunger Task Force used the funding to provide grants to nonprofit food assistance programs in 45 counties across the state to purchase culturally diverse and fresh foods from small and mid-size producers to keep pantry shelves stocked with nutritious food.
Hunger Task Force Expands Access to Fresh Food Grown in Wisconsin
Hunger Task Force expands access to fresh food through local farming, statewide partnerships and innovative programs supporting Wisconsin families and farmers.