Hunger Task Force wants to make sure Milwaukee County seniors have fresh fruits and vegetables in their diets. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps provide access to healthy fresh produce. The local food bank is providing $45 vouchers to low-income seniors, which can be used to buy produce at participating farmers markets, roadside produce stands and community-supported agriculture programs.

In many parts of the United States, food deserts create significant health and social problems by limiting access to healthy and affordable food. In Medium’s series, “Food Deserts: How We Are Helping To Address The Problem of People Having Limited Access to Healthy & Affordable Food Options,” they talk to leaders like Matt King, CEO of Hunger Task Force, about their initiatives to combat this crisis.

Sherrie Tussler, a champion for Milwaukee’s hungry and poor, retires from Hunger Task Force after 27 years of service. Discover her inspiring journey, her legacy, and what comes next.