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A Look Back on Our Advocacy Director’s First Year at Hunger Task Force
In December of 2023, Reno Wright stepped into the role of Advocacy Director with a strong background in human services. A year later, he reflects on five things that stood out to him as he’s worked to help feed people today end future hunger.

Dan Nemec Helped Raise Over $500,000 Through his Company’s Annual Holiday Drive
For over 31 years, Dan Nemec has led EDI’s fight against hunger with passion and purpose. From food drives to community outreach, his leadership has helped raise over $500,000 and collect over 22,000 lbs of food for families in need.

Chief Operations Officer Reflects on Her First Year at Hunger Task Force
In her first year at Hunger Task Force, Jess Pontious, Chief Operations Officer, drove efficiency, supported local farmers and fostered innovation to create meaningful community impact.

Meet This Season’s Farm Hands Helping Hunger Task Force Grow Fresh, Culturally Responsive Produce
Meet the 2025 Farm Hands who work alongside our full-time farm staff and volunteers to grow over half a million pounds of fruits and vegetables that are the primary source of fresh produce distributed through our food bank to our network of local pantries, meal programs and shelters across Milwaukee County.
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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.
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.