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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
We’re Incredibly Thankful for Our Volunteers on The Hunger Task Force Farm
April marks both Earth Month and National Volunteer Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the generous volunteers who power the Hunger Task Force Farm—and our shared commitment to sustainable agriculture and community service.
Farming with the Future in Mind: The Benefits of Roller Crimping at The Farm
At the Hunger Task Force Farm, we’re piloting a second roller crimping field trial—an eco-friendly method that uses rye cover crops, natural mulch, and strip tilling to grow healthy, nutrient-dense food while building stronger soil.
Spring Reflections from CEO Matt King Supporting Families and Ending Hunger
In this spring message from our CEO, we reflect on renewal and resilience at The Farm and beyond. While fresh seeds are being planted, federal threats to vital nutrition programs pose serious challenges for families across Wisconsin. Learn how your support sustains our mission and why your voice matters now more than ever.
Hunger Task Force Celebrates Touchdowns for Hunger Success with Sargento and Packers Wide Receiver Matthew Golden
Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden joined Sargento at Hunger Task Force for the 2025 Touchdowns for Hunger Tailgate event, celebrating 23 seasons of partnership. The event recognized Sargento’s support of our Free & Local mission and the volunteers who help feed Milwaukee families.
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Wisconsin will replace FoodShare aid when outages spoil food, but filing requests isn’t easy
The federal government funds FoodShare through its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. It allows states to replace funds for households that lose food to misfortunes like refrigerator malfunctions, power outages or flooding. Nearly 26,000 FoodShare households in Wisconsin received $3.1 million in replacement benefits between December 2022 and November 2023. That’s far less than the up to $34 million in food that FoodShare households potentially lost from January’s storm alone, according to a state estimate.
Spring 2024 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn’t just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.




