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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Justin Aprahamian of Sanford Restaurant Cooks to Combat Hunger
Justin Aprahamian, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Sanford Restaurant, has teamed up with Hunger Task Force to fight food insecurity in Milwaukee. Justin brings his passion for local ingredients to the table, helping provide fresh, nutritious produce to those in need.
Strengthening Nutrition Security: Hunger Task Force Community Dietitian’s Insights from FNCE 2024
In her recent attendance at the 2024 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Minneapolis, Pasua Chang, MS, RDN, Community Dietitian at Hunger Task Force, gained valuable insights into nutrition security and professional development.
Hunger Task Force Nurturing Healthy Choices At Escuela Vieau Public School Through Nutrition Education Program
Discover how Hunger Task Force’s Child Nutrition Educator is empowering fourth-grade students at Escuela Vieau Public School with hands-on lessons about healthy eating, fostering lifelong habits in the classroom and beyond.
Partner of the Month: Porsche Club of America – Milwaukee Region | October 2024
As Hunger Task Force’s October 2024 Partner of the Month, Porsche Club of America Milwaukee Region is recognized for their dedicated volunteer efforts and financial support. Their contributions help provide fresh, nutritious produce to families in Milwaukee.
News & Media
Hunger Task Force Delivers Farm-to-Shelf Produce
By: Patrick Paolantonio, WISN 12FRANKLIN, Wis. — It's a typical spring afternoon in Wisconsin. The sky waffles between sunshine and clouds. A cool breeze cuts through the trees as the wind mixes with the sound of chirping birds. On the branches, the first sign of...
The Black Panthers, Joe Ellwanger and the founding of the Hunger Task Force
By: Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhen Wisconsinites hear "Hunger Task Force" many think about its anti-hunger operations, but the institution is rooted in the fight for civil rights and its existence was sparked in part by an often-vilified Black power...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter now available online
Spring 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter! Read about new culturally familiar foods at The Farm, a conversation with Sherrie Tussler and incoming CEO Matt King, Milwaukee's unique downtown...
Grocery store on wheels makes rounds in Milwaukee County
By: Patrick Paolantonio, WISN 12 MILWAUKEE — Before the truck pulled up and the doors opened for business, customers were already in place, waiting for its arrival. Margie Thompson was one of the first in line — ready to shop. "I'm here every month," Thompson said....
Wisconsin will replace FoodShare aid when outages spoil food, but filing requests isn’t easy
Bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of awareness mean few FoodShare/SNAP recipients are reimbursed for spoiled food following power outages and other misfortunes.By: Addie Costello, Wisconsin Watch Food doesn’t last long in Leisa Winston’s home, where she takes care of...
Spring 2024 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...
Hunger Task Force Shares Heart Healthy Meal with WISN 12
By: Diana Gutierrez, WISN 12 WISN 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a promise of more service to the community. We're expanding our commitment to the Hunger Task Force with a focus on what the community needs most. This month, we're showcasing healthy meals...
Hunger Task Force and Milwaukee County Parks Innovative Partnership to Reduce Food Insecurity in Milwaukee
By: Wisconsin Public Radio Guy Smith, executive director of the Milwaukee County Parks, and Matt King, associate director and incoming CEO of Hunger Task Force, discussed the nearly 20-year partnership between the organizations to tackle hunger and promote...
Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s nontraditional approach to fighting hunger
By: PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service For the last 26 years, she’s served the city and state by leading efforts to end hunger in Wisconsin as the CEO of the Hunger Task Force. Hunger Task Force works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by...
Marquette Free Throws Score Money for Charity
By: Bill Wash, CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Ask any basketball coach, they'll tell you that free throws can mean the difference between winning and losing. Marquette Women's Basketball Head Coach Megan Duffy is no different. "Free throws are everything, any time you...
Hunger Task Force Celebrates 2024 Wisconsin School Breakfast Champions
This year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, and No Kid Hungry Wisconsin are thrilled to recognize nine Breakfast Champions across the Badger state! Throughout our nomination period, we...
Match Madness MKE Tips off on March 1, Double Your Dollar to End Hunger
Annual spring fundraising campaign doubles the impact for hungry children and families in Milwaukee Match Madness MKE, benefitting Hunger Task Force, tips off today. The spring gift-matching campaign supports hunger relief for children and families in Milwaukee...
Toolkit Available! 2023-2024 NSBW School Breakfast Celebration
We want to show some love to the everyday champions who make school breakfast possible for kids. It takes a village - teachers, principals, superintendents, custodians, cafeteria staff, advocates - the list goes on. In this toolkit, we’ve gathered tools, templates,...
Alicia’s Place FoodShare Resource Center continues its community impact
By: Tajma Hall, CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- About a quarter of a million people living in Milwaukee County rely on the FoodShare program and many people need help getting the access they need. Alicia's Place FoodShare Resource Center has been a vital part of the...
Hunger Task Force Fall 2024 Newsletter now available online
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Summer 2024 Newsletter! Learn more about Summer Meals for kids and see the “Milwaukee Model” in action, explore The Farm from above and join us in welcoming Matt King as the new CEO.
NourishMKE food centers offer free, fresh & culturally relevant produce
Hunger Task Force partners with NourishMKE to provide fresh, locally grown produce to Milwaukee’s food pantries. With over 70 varieties of crops grown on a 200-acre farm, this collaboration ensures access to fresh, culturally relevant food for thousands of families, fostering dignity and healthy eating choices.