Applying for or receiving SNAP does not affect immigration status
Applying for or receiving SNAP does not affect immigration status The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security want to make sure...
Voices Against Hunger: Policy District, February 2022 – 001
While the pandemic has been an opportunity for the federal government to expand access to nutrition programs, some state legislatures are looking for ways to limit access to those programs. In early February, the Wisconsin legislature began debate on bills that would...
A Conversation with Matt Stienstra, FoodShare Program Manager
A Conversation with Matt Stienstra, FoodShare Program Manager In preparation for relaunching a Voices Against Hunger newsletter, we sat down with Matt Stienstra, FoodShare Program Manager and former Advocacy Campaign Manager at Hunger Task Force. Matt discusses the...
Hunger Task Force 2021 Annual Report now available online
Hunger Task Force 2021 Annual Report now available online Hunger Task Force is on a mission. We feed people today and we end hunger tomorrow. In the middle of a pandemic, this work proved all-important in Milwaukee and Wisconsin as we were called upon to end hunger in...
Friedens Operations Manager uses past work experience at Hunger Task Force to amplify impact at pantry sites
Friedens Operations Manager uses past work experience at Hunger Task Force to amplify impact at pantry sites Located in the lower level of Hope House, an emergency shelter and rehousing facility, the Friedens Community Ministries food pantry aims to end hunger,...
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee serves guests with dignity utilizing ‘client choice pantry’ model
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee serves guests with dignity utilizing ‘client choice pantry’ model Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is an organization that inspires discovery. Founded in 1945 as a place for urban youth, families and seniors, Neighborhood...
Afghan families receive familiar foods from Hunger Task Force
Afghan families receive familiar foods from Hunger Task Force Original post by Sandra Whitehead | Wisconsin Muslim Journal – January 11, 2022 Afghan families receive familiar foods from Hunger Task Force...
Hunger Task Force and Marieke Gouda awarded Farm to Food Bank Project Funding
Hunger Task Force and Marieke Gouda awarded Farm to Food Bank Project Funding “I’m honored,” says Marieke Penterman, head cheese maker and co-founder of Marieke Gouda. “This grant gave us – more than anything – hope.” In November 2021, the United States Department of...