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Julia Means Ends Hunger and Improves Health Outcomes in Milwaukee Through Community Nursing
For more than 40 years, Julia Means has devoted her life to caring for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable. Her partnerships with Hunger Task Force and other local organizations ensure families, seniors, and children receive the nutrition and resources they need to thrive.

Volunteer of the Month: TJ Jensen
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton Inspires Families During “12 Days of Khrismas” Community Service Day
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton partnered with Hunger Task Force for his annual “12 Days of Khrismas” Community Service Day. The day featured a holiday food sort and a hands-on cooking demonstration. Families worked alongside Khris to prepare healthy meals, learn about nutrition, and embrace the holiday spirit of giving back.

Hunger Task Force Advocacy Director Pushes for Food Security Funding at Wisconsin Budget Session
Hunger Task Force advocates for stronger food security programs, amplifying voices and fighting hunger across Wisconsin. By working with elected officials, government agencies and citizen advocates, we strengthen critical food programs like FoodShare, WIC, and school meals.
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Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s nontraditional approach to fighting hunger
For the last 26 years, Sherrie Tussler has served the city and state by leading efforts to end hunger in Wisconsin as the CEO of the Hunger Task Force. Tussler, who is retiring in June, said her goal has been the same since she started in her role as CEO: to defend people against hunger.
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.