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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Portia Young Champions Our Mission Through Partnerships and 20+ Year History
Portia Young is a true Friend of Free & Local and exemplifies how long-term partnerships and consistent community engagement can create lasting change. From her early days as a Milwaukee news anchor and reporter to her current role as Director of Corporate Public Relations at Sargento, Portia has remained a steadfast advocate of our Free & Local mission.
How to Budget for Your Next Grocery Visit Amidst the Egg Shortage
Every day consumers are really feeling the pinch from the egg shortage. This disruption has caused a limited egg supply, making accessing this everyday ingredient harder for many of us. There are plenty of affordable and easy alternatives to eggs that will help you create nourishing, tasty meals without breaking the bank.
Our Community Nutrition Manager’s Reflections from the 2025 Association of SNAP Nutrition Administrators (ASNNA) Conference
During the first week of February, the Hunger Task Force Community Nutrition Manager attended the ASNNA Conference Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees included USDA staff, state implementing agencies and local anti-hunger organizations like Hunger Task Force.
Hunger Task Force Honors Veterans, Helps Army Alum David McCarter Secure Food and Housing
November 11 is Veterans Day, and Hunger Task Force honors those who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces. Read Army veteran David McCarter’s story on securing FoodShare benefits, housing and dignity after years of struggle.
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Hunger Task Force Farm – Small Acres, Big Productivity
Pam Jahnke visits with Sarah Bressler, Farm Manager for the Hunger Task Force’s 208 acre property in Franklin, WI. It’s land leased for 30 years in partnership with Milwaukee County. Bressler said they produced a record 411,000 pounds of fresh vegetables and produce they’ll distribute to food pantries.
WISN 12 Features the Importance of Volunteering at Hunger Task Force
WISN 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a promise of more service to the community. We’re expanding our commitment to the Hunger Task Force, and each month, we’ll focus on a need and a call to action. In January, the spotlight is on volunteering. It’s the engine of the Hunger Task Force, and they say the time is now to join in their quest to keep Milwaukee’s most vulnerable people fed.




