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Meet This Season’s Farm Hands Helping Hunger Task Force Grow Fresh, Culturally Responsive Produce
Meet the 2025 Farm Hands who work alongside our full-time farm staff and volunteers to grow over half a million pounds of fruits and vegetables that are the primary source of fresh produce distributed through our food bank to our network of local pantries, meal programs and shelters across Milwaukee County.

Hunger Task Force and Hadley Terrace Senior Apartments Have Partnered to Support Milwaukee Seniors with Stockboxes Since 2003
Hunger Task Force has partnered with Hadley Terrace Senior Apartments since 2003 to distribute free Stockboxes—monthly boxes of healthy food—to low-income seniors in Milwaukee.

The Jewish Community Pantry and Hunger Task Force Have Partnered to Stop Summer Hunger Together Since 1993
Since 1993, Hunger Task Force and the Jewish Community Pantry have partnered to stop summer hunger in Milwaukee, providing healthy, free food to children, families and seniors—especially when school meals are unavailable.

Hunger Task Force Welcomes Two Summer Meals Interns
Hunger Task Force is excited to welcome two summer meals interns – Nina and Mara– as they assist Hunger Task Force in our mission to end hunger in Milwaukee.
News & Media
Creating a Culture of Courage: Jess Pontious of Hunger Task Force On How Authenticity Benefits People and Profits in the Workplace
By: Vanessa Ogle, Authority MagazineEstablish Trust Through Transparency: Trust is everything when it comes to creating an authentic environment. I make it a priority to be transparent and consistent. By being open about both wins and setbacks, I show that honesty and...
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...
Hunger Task Force Winter 2024 Newsletter now available online
Winter 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Winter 2024 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s partnership with Helping Community Food Pantry, our investment in local farmers and producers through the LFPA...
South Milwaukee Human Concerns and Hunger Task Force Work Together to Bring Aid to the Community this Holiday Season
By: Elizabeth Lintonen, Shepherd ExpressThe South Milwauke community organization provides services that include a food-pantry, clothing, school supplies, a Christmas gift program for children, and more. With the holidays rapidly approaching, resources for community...
Kenosha food bank serves hundreds every week; aims to meet demand
By: Abril Preciado, FOX 6 NewsKENOSHA, Wis. - A Kenosha food bank is bringing hope to the community. Its goal is not only to be there for families at Thanksgiving, but year-round. Dozens of cars waiting outside Shalom Center food pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 27. They...
Milwaukee Marine Veteran still looks to serve his community by fighting hunger
By: Brendyn Jones, TMJ4 | WTMJ-TV MilwaukeeSal Gonzalez works as a route representative for Hunger Task Force, spending his days bringing food to pantries around Milwaukee. He says it's his way to continue to help. Sal Gonzalez's days usually start the same way: by...
Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market Receives Boost From Antetokounmpo Family
By: Sophie Bolich, Urban MilwaukeeGiannis and Mariah Antetokounmpo, along with GE Healthcare, awarded $100,000 to the market, part of $1 million Powering Milwaukee Forward initiative. The weather was cold and drizzly on Wednesday when Alexander Steven Junior stepped...
Widespread Panic Giveaway
The Milwaukee community and Hunger Task Force will miss Widespread Panic rolling through the Riverside Theater this fall. But in the spirit of the band’s annual October concerts, Widespread Panic, the Pabst Theater Group and Hunger Task Force are teaming up to offer a...
Hunger Task Force Teams Up with Sargento Cheese and the Milwaukee Brewers to Feed Families
The Milwaukee Brewers ™ and Sargento Cheese teamed up to support hungry families in Milwaukee. Every time the Milwaukee Brewers ™ hit a double during the regular season, Sargento donated $200 to Hunger Task Force. Because the Brewers were so successful at the plate...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2025 Newsletter
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the newest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work advocating for local families, our work at The Farm, updates from our food bank and more information on ways you can support our efforts to end hunger for our neighbors in need.
Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers
Hunger Task Force staff and volunteers will register Milwaukee-area low-income seniors up for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and distribute $25 in vouchers to each participant. The vouchers can be exchanged for healthy foods at farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture programs this summer to improve access to healthy foods for low-income seniors.