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Sarah Bressler is Growing Fresh Solutions to Feed Milwaukee Families in Need at The Farm
Sarah Bressler, Farm Director at the Hunger Task Force Farm, combines her deep agricultural expertise with a passion for community to help feed Milwaukee’s families in need. The Farm grows 70 varieties of fresh produce, Sarah and her team ensure access to nutritious, culturally familiar foods for children, families, and seniors.

Center for Veterans Issues and Hunger Task Force Partner to Provide Free and Healthy Meals to Hundreds of Unhoused Veterans
Hunger Task Force and Center for Veterans Issues (CVI) have partnered for over 23 years to provide free, nutritious meals to hundreds of unhoused veterans. Through this collaboration, CVI’s Transitional Housing Program serves three daily meals to more than 220 veterans, helping them access vital food resources and supportive services.

The Fellas Are Veterans Continuing Their Service and Giving Back to Communities Nationwide
Every year, “The Fellas” travels the country attending NFL games, volunteering in local communities. In Milwaukee, they partnered with Hunger Task Force to pack food for seniors, continuing their mission of giving back. Through friendship and service, The Fellas show us all that service extends far beyond the battlefield.

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.
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Alicia’s Place FoodShare Resource Center continues its community impact
About a quarter of a million people living in Milwaukee County rely on the FoodShare program and many people need help getting the access they need. Alicia’s Place FoodShare Resource Center has been a vital part of the community since 2021. Located at 4144 North 56th Street in Midtown Center, low-income families are welcome to get the help they need. It’s one of two FoodShare benefits outreach offices.
For low-income seniors, getting healthy food is a challenge. Hunger Task Force uses DoorDash to help.
Monthly Stockboxes from Hunger Task Force fill a crucial gap in nutrition for local seniors. Nearly 11,000 people in the Milwaukee area receive a monthly Stockbox. Those who don’t get the boxes from a DoorDash driver pick them up at senior dining sites or at subsidized senior living facilities.