Milwaukee Farmers Market Coalition Guide to Milwaukee’s 2021 Markets
Milwaukee Farmers Market Coalition Guide to Milwaukee’s 2021 Markets SHOP for fruits, vegetables and other groceries at your local farmstand or market.SWIPE your FoodShare card at the farmers market information booth.SAVE money on fruits and vegetables with...
Block Out Hunger campaign leads to $16,700 gift from Cousins Subs
Block Out Hunger campaign leads to $16,700 gift from Cousins Subs For the sixth consecutive season, Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks teamed up to fight hunger across the state of Wisconsin through the Block Out Hunger campaign. For every shot blocked by the Bucks...
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...