Additional harvest volunteers needed at Hunger Task Force Farm
Additional harvest volunteers needed at Hunger Task Force Farm As September approaches, harvest is in full swing at the Hunger Task Force Farm, and Hunger Task Force needs extra volunteers to get the job done. Located in Franklin, WI, The Farm engages 5,500 volunteers...
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits....
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for annual Holiday Card program
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for annual Holiday Card program The Hunger Task Force annual Holiday Card program is a festive tradition – every card sent and received helps put food on the table for local families, children and seniors. Each year, nearly 15,000...
Route Representatives move mission ahead at full throttle
Route Representatives move mission ahead at full throttle Route Representatives – drivers, distributers and delivery-ers of Hunger Task Force food resources – are critical to our mission. As the daily link to volunteers, pantries and distribution sites, this team of...
Summer Meals program feeds youth and connects drivers to community
Summer Meals program feeds youth and connects drivers to community Arriving in a white transit van adorned with “Salvation Army Feed The Kids” decals, Jamal Turrentine and Isaiah Henderson pull up next to the splash pad at Carver Park in Milwaukee. As the duo exit the...
Stockbox delivery program engages DoorDash drivers in mission to serve seniors
Stockbox delivery program engages DoorDash drivers in mission to serve seniors As she arrived at the large warehouse off W. Electric Ave, Dionna Henderson already knew this pick-up was not her typical DoorDash request. As she followed the large blue arrows set out to...
Hunger Task Force Prepares for Opening Day of Wisconsin State Fair
Hunger Task Force Prepares for Opening Day of Wisconsin State Fair MILWAUKEE – (Aug. 2, 2021) – Join Hunger Task Force and Wells Fargo for the return of the Opening Day donation tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair. On Thursday, Aug. 5, fairgoers can donate two cans...
Hunger Task Force Introduces Box Delivery for Homebound Seniors
Hunger Task Force Introduces Box Delivery for Homebound Seniors Hunger Task Force is excited to offer a brand new method for getting healthy, shelf-stable food items to seniors with the Stockbox DoorDash program. In partnership with United Way of Greater Milwaukee...