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Hunger Task Force Celebrates Culture Through Cuisine for Immigrant Heritage Month
In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Hunger Task Force highlights the power of food to celebrate culture, foster community, and promote healthy eating. Learn how the community nutrition team incorporates diverse cuisines, fresh farm-grown ingredients, and culturally responsive recipes to connect with and support the communities they serve.
MPS students learn where their food comes from
With the school year coming to an end, kids across Wisconsin letting out for summer break. Hunger Task Force is making sure that students and their families know the importance of making healthy choices while the kids are out of school.
Volunteer of the Month: Kendra Hauch
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.
Hunger Task Force and The Gathering Partner to Provide Free Hot Meals to Anyone in Need
Hunger Task Force and The Gathering provide free hot meals across Milwaukee, serving families, children and neighbors in need year-round.
Partner of the Month: Alter Metal Recycling
Hunger Task Force is pleased to honor Alter Metal Recycling as our Partner of the Month. Alter Metal Recycling launched “Go Green for The Green” in 2021 as an extension of their long-standing commitment to the communities they serve. Alter selected Hunger Task Force as this year’s Milwaukee beneficiary, highlighting our shared commitment to serving neighbors in need.
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.
Linda Barnes, Hunger Task Force Network Partner, Plans Retirement After Nearly Four Decades of Service
Linda Barnes retires after nearly four decades serving Milwaukee families at House of Peace, leaving a lasting legacy of partnership, dignity and access to food through Hunger Task Force.
Nutrition Education Intern Reflects on Semester with Hunger Task Force
Read reflections from Hunger Task Force spring intern Parker Ilecki as they share how nutrition education, community connections and hands-on teaching experiences deepened their passion for community health and food access.
Our Public Policy & Advocacy Director Recaps His Experience at the FRAC Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Members of the Advocacy team at Hunger Task Force attended the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Meet Michelle Zimmermann, Grants & Prospect Research Manager at Hunger Task Force
Michelle Zimmermann serves as the chief grant writer and prospect researcher for Hunger Task Force, managing and maintaining a calendar of more than 240 annual grant requests and reports.
Meet Hunger Relief Federation Partner Waushara County Food Pantry
Meet Waushara County Food Pantry, a Hunger Relief Federation partner serving 1,200 people monthly with support from Hunger Task Force programs and statewide advocacy efforts.
Hunger Task Force Q&A with Fue Xiong about how we serve the AAPI community
Hunger Task Force is proud to connect many of our AAPI neighbors with FoodShare to make healthy eating more attainable. We sat down with Fue Xiong to discuss this important work.
Congressional Republicans propose cutting WIC by $200 million
A proposal by a House subcommittee to reduce federal funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program by $200 million in the next budget year was debated in the House Appropriations Committee and approved by a vote of 35 to 25.
Changes to Wisconsin’s FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Decisions at both the federal and state levels are creating changes to Wisconsin’s version of the SNAP program. Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) shows FoodShare had a monthly average of more than 650,000 participants as of March 2026. Starting Oct. 1, Wisconsin will be required to pay 75% of the cost of running FoodShare, with the federal government covering the other 25%.
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.
Spring Reflections from CEO Matt King
Hunger Task Force CEO, Matt King, reflects on a season of rising need, community support and the mission to feed families with dignity.
Hunger Task Force Helps Make Healthy Eating More Attainable for Older Adults on a Fixed Income
Hunger Task Force helps older adults access healthy food through farmers’ market vouchers, Stockbox and FoodShare support, making nutritious eating more attainable on a fixed income.
Hunger Task Force Spring 2026 Newsletter
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the newest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about our work expanding statewide hunger relief networks, sourcing fresh food from local producers, investing in Wisconsin farmers through Connecting Farms to Families and the Farm to Food Bank Fund, and ways you can support our efforts to end hunger for neighbors in need.
Child Nutrition Education at Hunger Task Force Enhances Kids’ Health and Wellness
Hunger Task Force’s nutrition education programming empowers Milwaukee-area children to opt for healthy foods that they know how to prepare. This not only ensures children eat well, but they’re also positioned to make healthy choices for years to come to improve their long-term health outcomes.
Cecelia Gore and the Brewers Community Foundation Have a History of Supporting Basic Needs
For more than 16 years, Cecelia Gore and the Brewers Community Foundation have supported Hunger Task Force’s efforts to feed our neighbors in need on the day they need food assistance and in the neighborhood they live in.
Volunteer of the Month: Mark Roesler
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.
Hunger Task Force and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Emergency Food Pantry Have Partnered to Feed Residents in Need for More than 25 Years
Hunger Task Force and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center have partnered for 25+ years to provide fresh, culturally relevant food to Milwaukee residents in need.
Armando Hernandez Has Helped Local Residents Manage Their FoodShare Cases for Six Years
Armando Hernandez helps Milwaukee residents access FoodShare benefits, guiding hundreds of households each year toward reliable, healthy food support.
Website Redesign RFP – Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force is seeking a strategic web development partner to design, develop and launch a new website.
Yowela Farms Brings Indigenous Food Traditions to Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force partners with Yowela Farms and other Indigenous producers to supply traditional foods for Tribal Elder Food Boxes, strengthening food sovereignty and supporting regional farmers.
Marquette Baylor Has Volunteered More than 200 Hours to Support Our Free & Local Mission
Aurora Health Care’s Marquette Baylor has volunteered more than 200 hours with Hunger Task Force, helping mobilize thousands of volunteers to feed Milwaukee families.
Maximize Your Budget and Health with Frozen Food
March is National Nutrition Month. Eating frozen foods offers many benefits including convenience, extending the shelf-life of food, locking in nutritional value and affordability.
Partner of the Month: Milwaukee Tool
Hunger Task Force is pleased to honor Milwaukee Tool as our Partner of the Month. We have partnered for 17 years, and last year alone, their Milwaukee Tool employees contributed 672 volunteer hours, demonstrating a culture of service that extends far beyond the workplace.
For More than 50 Years, Hunger Task Force Has Advocated for School Breakfast
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week and learn how Hunger Task Force advocates to expand access to nutritious school breakfast programs across Wisconsin.
Meet Hunger Relief Federation Member Community Center of Hope
Hunger Task Force’s Hunger Relief Federation strengthens hunger relief across Wisconsin. Learn how Community Center of Hope in Mosinee expanded services and advocacy through this statewide network.
Hunger Task Force Strengthens Fresh Food Access Through Strategic Winter Purchasing
Learn how Hunger Task Force sources and distributes fresh produce year-round — from 500,000 pounds grown at our Farm to strategic winter purchasing — ensuring Milwaukee families have consistent access to healthy food.
Volunteer(s) of the Month: Therese & Jim Cincotta
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.
Arvind Gopalratnam Champions Milwaukee Bucks’ Volunteer Efforts to Feed Families in Need
Milwaukee Bucks executive Arvind Gopalratnam leads impactful volunteer efforts with Hunger Task Force, mobilizing employees to feed families and seniors across Milwaukee.
Rising Costs Highlight the Importance of Free & Local Food Support for Families
Rising costs are placing new pressure on families across Milwaukee. Through Free & Local partnerships, Hunger Task Force helps parents access nutritious food close to home—supporting stability, dignity and healthier outcomes for children.
Mark Lisowski Connects Independent Food Banks and Pantries Across Wisconsin to Expand the Free & Local Model
As Hunger Task Force’s Hunger Relief Federation Organizer, Mark Lisowski brings together independent food banks and pantries from across Wisconsin to strengthen the Free & Local model. Through statewide collaboration, advocacy and hands-on support, Mark helps ensure communities have the tools, resources and voice needed to feed neighbors with dignity.