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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Laura Peracchio Champions Food Justice Through Research and Collaboration with Hunger Task Force
Dr. Laura Peracchio, consumer psychology scholar and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee professor, has leveraged her research and publications to drive Hunger Task Force’s mission. Her decade-long partnership includes pioneering studies on food wellbeing, supporting essential programs like the Mobile Market and Hunger Task Force Farm to increase access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods in Milwaukee.
Volunteer of the Month: Jean Faas
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.
Senator Herb Kohl’s Legacy Includes Improving Community Nutrition in Milwaukee
Senator Herb Kohl’s enduring legacy is rooted in his dedication to improving lives across Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Kohl served 24 years in the U.S. Senate, where he led initiatives like school breakfast programs for children and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors, both crucial to Hunger Task Force’s work.
Zachary Staszewski is Not Only Our Creative & Marketing Manager but Also a Hunger Advocate
Meet Zachary Staszewski, Creative & Marketing Manager at Hunger Task Force. Discover how his storytelling skills and passion for community have transformed the organization’s brand—and why he’s committed to the fight against hunger in Milwaukee.
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The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this year
Hunger in America is unabating, and in 2023, safety nets meant to catch people at their most vulnerable are seeing spikes in visits compared to last year. Since pandemic-era boosts to government food aid ended earlier this year in many states, families are turning to food banks to close a gap in need that feels like it has no end in sight.
Manitowoc Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the District
Community advocates and members of the Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) Board of Directors have demanded Superintendent James Feil reverse his decision to opt out of a program which would have provided healthy school meals for all students during the 23/24 school year.