December FoodShare benefits will be issued on your typical schedule.
FoodShare members can check their FoodShare balance by calling QUEST Card Services at 877-415-5164.
December FoodShare benefits will be issued on your typical schedule.
FoodShare members can check their FoodShare balance by calling QUEST Card Services at 877-415-5164.
Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Partner of the Month: CBS 58
CBS 58 goes beyond traditional broadcasting and become a catalyst for community generosity. Their signature holiday partnership with Hunger Task Force ensures that Thanksgiving isn’t just a season of thanks, but also a season of warm, healthy meals for Milwaukee families in need.
2025 Farm Season Wrap Up
In 2025, the Hunger Task Force Farm grew and distributed nearly 350,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for local families and seniors facing hunger. The Farm is Hunger Task Force’s largest single source of fresh food and provides culturally responsive produce based on the feedback of the families we serve.
Hunger Task Force Honors Veterans, Helps Army Alum David McCarter Secure Food and Housing
November 11 is Veterans Day, and Hunger Task Force honors those who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces. Read Army veteran David McCarter’s story on securing FoodShare benefits, housing and dignity after years of struggle.
End of Year Reflections from CEO Matt King: Hunger Task Force is Ending Hunger Through Community Support
Hunger Task Force CEO, Matt King, reflects on a year of rising need, community support and the mission to feed families with dignity during the holiday season and beyond.
News & Media
Growing US consumption of ultra-processed foods raises concerns about health harms
By: Sophia Meador, The Nation's HealthIn the past three decades, rates of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases have surged. There are multiple reasons for the increases, but one possible contributor is especially concerning to nutritionists: growth...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter
Spring 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, our support of Indigenous families with...
How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding
By: Brian Calvert, Civil EatsFor months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements from the U.S. Department of...
Spring 2025 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn't just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out the newest edition of...
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the future of food aid. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
By: Julius Shieh, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin’s FoodShare program allows low-income residents to buy healthy food. The program faces immense budget cuts in a federal budget proposal. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food...
USDA cuts impact Mequon farmer, low income families
By: Jenna Rae, TMJ4 NewsOn 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. MEQUON, Wis. — The federal government is making additional cuts...
Hunger Task Force’s new Southside Community Resource Center allows more families to be served
By: Claire Reid, Milwaukee Journal SentinelHunger Task Force has moved its Southside Community Resource Center to a new, larger space. Physically, the Milwaukee-based anti-hunger and nutrition advocacy organization has only shifted its resource center about a block...
Hunger Task Force 2024 Annual Report
2024 was a milestone year as we celebrated 50 years of service! Throughout the year, rising costs led more families to seek help. Still, Hunger Task Force is in a strong position financially, organizationally and programmatically, and thanks to our incredible...
Hunger Task Force nears opening of $2.6M center on Milwaukee’s south side
By: Teddy Nykiel, Milwaukee Business JournalHunger Task Force Inc. soon will open an outreach center on Milwaukee's south side and is still fundraising for the $2.6 million project. The nonprofit's Southside Community Resource Center at 802 W. Historic Mitchell St. is...
Hunger Task Force distributes 1,500 holiday hams to local partners for families in need
By: CBS 58 NewsroomMILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In an act of generosity, Hunger Task Force distributed 1,500 hams to its emergency food network just in time for the holidays. In West Milwaukee Friday, Dec. 20, Hunger Task Force's 65 network partners picked up free hams,...
Hunger Task Force Mobile Market Brings the Grocery Store to the Customer
By: Sheila Julson, Shepherd ExpressThe Mobile Market makes stops throughout Milwaukee County year-round to offer groceries at a= The Association of American Medical Colleges and the United States Department of Agriculture estimate that 23.5 million people live in food...
Home 4 the Holidays: Join the fight against hunger in our community
By: Adriana Mendez, TMJ4TMJ4 is proud to partner with the Hunger Task Force 4 the Home for the Holidays food drive. It's a MILWAUKEE — TMJ4 is proud to partner with the Hunger Task Force for the Home 4 the Holidays food drive. It's a way you can help stop hunger right...
Winter 2025 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn't just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out the newest edition of...
BelAir Cantina Launches Limited-Time-Only Mission Mushroom Taco to Support Hunger Task Force
BelAir Cantina, a beloved Mexican-fusion restaurant known for its inventive tacos, tequila, and fresh ingredients, is excited to announce its partnership with Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s only Free & Local Food Bank, as part of its Powered by Tacos charity...
Fall 2025 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn’t just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2025 Holiday Card program
The Hunger Task Force annual Holiday Card program is a festive tradition – every card sent and received helps put food on the table for local families, children and seniors. Hunger Task Force is looking for creative, festive, secular designs that focus on togetherness, connectivity and winter traditions.




