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Joe and Joyce Ellwanger Are the Passionate Couple Behind Hunger Task Force
Joe and Joyce Ellwanger, the passionate couple behind the creation of Hunger Task Force, initiated the organization’s journey in the 1970s by establishing a free breakfast program for students in Milwaukee’s low-income neighborhoods.

Empowering Women Leaders at the Hunger Task Force Farm: Celebrating Our Sarah’s on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we’re doubling the impact of “Sarahs” at the Hunger Task Force Farm. Let’s celebrate the remarkable leadership of not one but two outstanding women, Sarah Bressler, Farm Manager and Sarah Christman, Farm Produce Manager, who are breaking barriers in the male-dominated field of agriculture.

Hunger Task Force and Salvation Army Oak Creek Partner to Provide Nutritious Foods to Residents in Milwaukee’s Southern Suburbs
For more than 21 years, Hunger Task Force and Salvation Army Oak Creek have been working together to combat food insecurity in Milwaukee’s southern suburbs of Oak Creek, Greendale, Greenfield, Franklin and Hales Corners. In fact, nearly 50% of the food on pantry shelves is from Hunger Task Force.

Hunger Task Force and Autumn West Safe Haven Work Together to Feed Milwaukee’s Most Vulnerable Unhoused Community Members
Hunger Task Force and Autumn West Safe Haven are working together to combat food insecurity among Milwaukee’s most vulnerable unhoused community members. Through this collaboration, residents receive nutritious meals, stable shelter and vital resources to transition into permanent housing.
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Milwaukee Summer Festival Season is BACK!
Check out these great admission promotions and join in on summer fun while supporting hungry families in our community. Save the date and join Hunger Task Force at summer festivals and fairs this summer.
Outpost Natural Foods and Hunger Task Force Launch Produce to the People Discount Program for Wisconsin FoodShare Participants
Hunger Task Force and Outpost Natural Foods partner to launch ‘Produce to the People’ discount for FoodShare participants. Program provides 50% savings on fresh produce to shoppers when using FoodShare.