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Shirl Gordon Remembered for Her Dedication to Feeding and Sheltering Individuals in Need
Shirl Gordon dedicated her life to fighting hunger and homelessness in Milwaukee. As a Hunger Task Force Site Developer, her compassion and leadership transformed our emergency food network, leaving a legacy of service and love.

Andrew Ruehl Supports Affordable Access to Healthy Groceries on the Mobile Market
Discover how Milwaukee native Andrew Ruehl, Community Affairs Lead at GE HealthCare, is tackling food insecurity and promoting health equity in Milwaukee. Learn about his efforts to support Hunger Task Force and the Mobile Market, bringing affordable healthy food to underserved communities.

Meet Our Hunger Relief Federation Member Shalom Center
Shalom Center, a Hunger Relief Federation member dedicated to combating hunger in Kenosha County, serves the community through a long-standing soup kitchen, an emergency food pantry serving thousands and innovative partnerships.

Meet Will Skrundz our Donor Database Manager and Hunger Advocate
Meet Will Skrundz, Hunger Task Force’s Donor Database Manager and a dedicated hunger advocate. Will plays a crucial role in ensuring donor contributions are processed accurately and acknowledged promptly, strengthening the organization’s ability to fight hunger.
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Hunger Task Force Shares Heart Healthy Meal with WISN 12
When stocking its 44 food pantries, Hunger Task Force uses what’s called the MyPlate model, it’s similar to the food pyramid, as a guide for helping people make good choices. “To make sure that the foods that we’re providing are healthy,” King said. “We are committed to using the kitchen as a way to teach people how to use those ingredients.” Nutrition educator Melanie Foland walked WISN 12 News’ Diana Gutierrez through the heart-healthy shrimp pasta dinner.
Hunger Task Force and Milwaukee County Parks Innovative Partnership to Reduce Food Insecurity in Milwaukee
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 environmental health in the city.