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Karen Royster Focused on Community Organizing to Grow Hunger Task Force in the 1970s
Karen Royster’s tenure as Executive Director of Hunger Task Force from 1975 to 1980 was a pivotal period in the organization’s history. Her background in community organizing and tenant advocacy prepared her to lead Hunger Task Force through significant growth, laying the foundation for the robust food bank and advocacy organization it is today. Royster’s legacy is a testament to her commitment to addressing both immediate needs and sustainable, long-term solutions to hunger in Milwaukee.

Bryan Bainbridge Proudly Partners with Hunger Task Force to Promote Food Sovereignty and Feed Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryan Bainbridge, CEO of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc., has teamed up with Hunger Task Force to ensure Wisconsin’s tribal nations receive culturally relevant, nutritious food. This partnership not only addresses immediate food needs but also supports long-term food sovereignty, enhancing the health and well-being of tribal communities across the state

Hunger Task Force and SWSHD Host Family Cooking Class at McCarty Education Kitchen
Hunger Task Force and the Southwest Suburban Health Department (SWSHD) recently hosted a family cooking class at the McCarty Education Kitchen, allowing local families to learn and enjoy healthy recipes together. Participants made pear quesadillas and guacamole while receiving tools and ingredients to recreate the dishes at home.

Hunger Task Force and Tosa Community Food Pantry Work Together to Feed Hungry Families All Year Long
Hunger Task Force and Tosa Community Food Pantry have been combating hunger together for over four decades, providing essential resources to Wauwatosa-area families.
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Hunger Task Force distributes Stockboxes to seniors despite winter weather
The snow didn’t stop Hunger Task Force from helping out local seniors this winter. Every month, the Hunger Task Force gives out Stockboxes to provide extra help to those 60 and older.
Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did a year ago
Last spring, the extra money agencies received during the pandemic went away, reducing how much families receive per month. The extra money went away in February 2023. Time is running out for families to use any additional funds that rolled over.