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Senator Herb Kohl’s Legacy Includes Improving Community Nutrition in Milwaukee
Senator Herb Kohl’s enduring legacy is rooted in his dedication to improving lives across Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Kohl served 24 years in the U.S. Senate, where he led initiatives like school breakfast programs for children and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors, both crucial to Hunger Task Force’s work.

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.

Alyson Herdeman Has Spent Her Career Helping Improve the Lives of Low-Income Residents
Alyson Herdeman, chief of staff at Hunger Task Force, has dedicated 13 years to ensuring smooth operations and efficient management. From office coordination to accounting support, Alyson’s leadership plays a key role in the organization’s mission to feed local communities in need.

Portia Young Champions Our Mission Through Partnerships and 20+ Year History with Hunger Task Force
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.
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Marquette Free Throws Score Money for Charity
Free throws are making a difference off the court, for each one made by the Marquette men’s and women’s teams during the regular season, a $5 donation will be made to Hunger Task Force. Announcers sometime call the free throw line “the charity stripe,” that term is now literal thanks to the partnership with Johnson Controls, according to Breanna Holly, Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy.
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! As we dive into National School Breakfast Week (March 4-8), we want to recognize ALL of the individuals that go above and beyond to ensure that students start their day equipped with all of the tools they need to learn.