November FoodShare Benefits Delayed!
As of November 3, the federal government has agreed to pay partial November FoodShare benefits.
November FoodShare Benefits Delayed!
As of November 3, the federal government has agreed to pay partial November FoodShare benefits.
Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Hunger Task Force and Eastbrook Church Food Pantry Have Been Combatting Local Hunger Since 2006
For more than 19 years, Hunger Task Force and Eastbrook Church Food Pantry have partnered to combat local hunger in Milwaukee – serving nearly 1,000 people every month. What’s more, last month the pantry served 334 households of which 69 were new.
Five things our FoodShare Outreach Program Manager wants you to know about FoodShare benefits
FoodShare is a critical resource that helps individuals and families purchase healthy food. However, there are still many misconceptions about how the program works. Below are five key things to know about FoodShare benefits from our FoodShare Outreach Program Manager Allen Castillo.
Portia Young Champions Our Mission Through Partnerships and 20+ Year History
Portia Young is a true Friend of Free & Local and exemplifies how long-term partnerships and consistent community engagement can create lasting change. From her early days as a Milwaukee news anchor and reporter to her current role as Director of Corporate Public Relations at Sargento, Portia has remained a steadfast advocate of our Free & Local mission.
Hunger Task Force Welcomes Two SNAP-Ed Interns
Hunger Task Force is excited to welcome two nutrition education interns – Megan and Annastasia– as they assist Hunger Task Force in our mission to end hunger in Milwaukee.
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Food Deserts: Matt King of Hunger Task Force On How They Are Helping To Address The Problem of People Having Limited Access to Healthy & Affordable Food Options
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, retiring head of Hunger Task Force, reflects on wins, losses, and why we’ve normalized poverty
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.




