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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Hunger Task Force Celebrates Six Months at the Southside Community Resource Center
Hunger Task Force proudly opened the doors to our new Southside Community Resource Center at 802 W. Historic Mitchell Street in March 2025. Six months later, FoodShare Advocates have seen a steady increase in clients from diverse backgrounds, representing 23 languages, seeking support.
Reenie Kavalar Increases Access to Fresh Produce For Families in Need
Reenie Kavalar leads Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun’s Salinsky Program in boosting Hunger Task Force’s Farm to Food Bank Fund with $65K support.
Hunger Task Force and Hope Lutheran Food Pantry Have Partnered to End Hunger for Three Decades
At Hope Lutheran Food Pantry, families in Milwaukee’s 53208 ZIP code find more than food; they find dignity, cultural respect and a caring community. With support from Hunger Task Force, the pantry provides nutritious groceries, fresh produce and personalized care to more than 130 households each month.
Partner of the Month: CareSource
Hunger Task Force is pleased to honor CareSource as our Partner of the Month. A national nonprofit managed care organization, CareSource has strengthened hunger relief efforts across Milwaukee through generous giving and active volunteerism.
News & Media
Sargento and Hunger Task Force Partner with the Milwaukee Brewers to raise $60,000 to feed those in need
With 258 doubles hit this season by the NL Central Division Champs, the Milwaukee Brewers™ helped the community fight hunger through the Double Helping for Hunger campaign. For every double hit by the Brewers™, Sargento Foods Inc. donated $200 to Hunger Task Force to...
Hunger Relief Federation receives support from the Tavern League of Wisconsin
This week, the Hunger Relief Federation received generous support from the Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW). The league’s $3,185 gift will be used to provide scholarships to Federation members for the 2022 Hunger Relief Federation Conference being planned for next...
‘Summer Meals’ provides 200k+ summertime meals for children in 2021
Summertime is a peak season for childhood hunger as students go without meals they would normally receive at school. To combat summer hunger, the federal Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children aged 18 or younger during the summer...
Hunger Task Force Fall 2021 Newsletter now available online
Fall 2021 Newsletter: The Virtual Food Drive is Back!Click below to check out this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Fall 2021 Newsletter! Read about our bountiful harvest season at The Farm, the innovative Stockbox DoorDash program for seniors,...
Anthem Foundation announces $100,000 gift to support Hunger Task Force MyPlate program
As part of their commitment to improving lives and communities through strategic programs, the Anthem Foundation announced a $100,000 gift to support the Hunger Task Force’s MyPlate program. Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler was joined by Ted Osthelder, President –...
Hunger Task Force kicks off annual ‘Food For Families’ holiday food drive
Food For Families is Milwaukee’s most storied tradition of giving, feeding thousands of families during the holiday season. Sponsored by Johnson Controls, local businesses, schools, organizations and families host Virtual Food Drives from October 1 – December 31 to...
Hunger Task Force named finalist for True Inspiration Award grant
It’s time for the 2022 True Inspiration Awards at Chick-fil-A and Hunger Task Force is a finalist! The True Inspiration Awards™ program was created in 2015 to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy. Through these annual grants, we are proud to...
Urgent Appeal for Afghan guests in Fort McCoy
Hunger Task Force is partnering with the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) to assist Afghan refugees MMWC reached out to Hunger Task Force with an urgent request to act as a drop off site for donations of clothing, food and other items to assist Afghan...
Waukesha School Board Votes To Feed All Students
Schools play a critical role in feeding children. For many students, food they receive at school makes a substantial difference in their ability to learn and safeguards their health. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has historically ensured that...
Hunger Task Force invests in emergency food network
Hunger Task Force and our network of partner food pantries weave together a safety net of support for local families. For the past 18 months, this network has operated resiliently through curbside, outdoor and no-contact distributions, and will continue to do so into...
Milwaukee Farmers Market Coalition Guide to Milwaukee’s 2021 Markets
SHOP for fruits, vegetables and other groceries at your local farmstand or market.SWIPE your FoodShare card at the farmers market information booth.SAVE money on fruits and vegetables with FoodShare all season long. The main goal of the Milwaukee Farmers Market...
Block Out Hunger campaign leads to $16,700 gift from Cousins Subs
For the sixth consecutive season, Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks teamed up to fight hunger across the state of Wisconsin through the Block Out Hunger campaign. For every shot blocked by the Bucks during the 2020-21 regular season, Cousins Subs donated $50 to...
Additional harvest volunteers needed at Hunger Task Force Farm
As September approaches, harvest is in full swing at the Hunger Task Force Farm, and Hunger Task Force needs extra volunteers to get the job done. Located in Franklin, WI, The Farm engages 5,500 volunteers throughout a typical season, from planning to harvest. With...
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional...
USDA cuts impact Mequon farmer, low income families
On 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.
Hunger Task Force’s new Southside Community Resource Center allows more families to be served
Hunger Task Force moved its Southside Community Resource Center from 723 W. Historic Mitchell St. down about one block to a newly renovated, larger space at 802 W. Historic Mitchell St. in March 2025.



