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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 Celebrates Touchdowns for Hunger Success with Sargento and Packers alumnus John Kuhn
The Green Bay Packers and Sargento Foods teamed up for the 22nd season of Touchdowns for Hunger™, scoring big for Hunger Task Force. With each Packers touchdown during the 2024 regular season, Sargento donates $2,000 to help fight hunger in Wisconsin.
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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.
Spring 2022 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn’t just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out the Spring 2022 edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.