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April Gianeselli Has Been an Ambassador of The Farm for More Than 10 Years
For more than 10 years, April Gianeselli has helped shape Harley-Davidson’s strong partnership with the Hunger Task Force Farm.

Volunteer of the Month: Gail Bolden
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.

WILL You Plan Today to Give Tomorrow?
August is National Make-A-Will Month, the perfect time to create or update your will to ensure you leave the legacy you want! By including Hunger Task Force in your will or trust, you make a lasting impact on our mission to end hunger.

Hunger Task Force and Independence First Have Distributed More than 3,500 Stockboxes since 2021
Hunger Task Force and Independence First have provided 3,500+ Stockboxes since 2021, delivering nutritious food to Milwaukee seniors and ensuring access with dignity.
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Replacement for FoodShare Benefits
Current FoodShare members who lose food purchased with FoodShare benefits due to a flood, a fire, or other household misfortune, can request the replacement benefits from the State. Per the FoodShare handbook, a loss of power for four (4) hours or more can qualify as...
WISN 12 Celebrates 70th Anniversary with ’70 Years of Service’ Campaign to Help End Hunger
Station Partners with Hunger Task Force on an Initiative Throughout 2024 to Fight Hunger in Southeastern WisconsinMILWAUKEE, WI (January 11, 2024) – WISN 12 is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger...
Food For Families 2023: Wrapping Up Another Holiday Season of Ending Hunger in Milwaukee
In a year marked by rising food and gas prices, the generosity of the Milwaukee community shined bright through Food For Families – Hunger Task Force’s signature holiday food drive. Led by Johnson Controls' generous sponsorship for the past 18 years, the 2023 Food For...
Urgent Action Needed: Ensure WIC Stays Strong for Every Family!
A powerful call to action from Reno Wright, Advocacy Director, Hunger Task Force:Our children's health depends on us, and today I’m reaching out with an important advocacy action for our community to take collectively. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program...
Hunger Task Force distributes Stockboxes to seniors despite winter weather
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The snow didn't stop Hunger Task Force from helping out local seniors Tuesday. "They count on it each month, to receive the box to help them through the month with having food," said Director of Senior Services Rick Lewandowski. "They know they...
Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did a year ago
By: Diana Gutierrez, WISN 12 During the pandemic, a family of four who qualified for minimum benefits was eligible for $380 per month. Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did this time last year. Last spring, the extra money agencies received...
Hunger Task Force helps Indigenous seniors with food insecurity with free ‘Stockbox’ program
By: Tahleel Mohieldin, TMJ4 News At a Hunger Task Force’s distribution event Thursday, the non-profit provided seniors in the indigenous community with several boxes of food to take home as a part of a larger initiative. Charlene H. Smith was one of the attendees...
Winter 2024 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 Fall 2023 edition of...
Hunger Task Force Winter 2023 Newsletter now available online
Winter 2023 Newsletter As we wrap up 2023 and look to the new year, explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Winter Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s partnership with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, our preparation for colder weather...
Hunger Task Force brings groceries on wheels to those living in Milwaukee County’s food deserts
By: Michele Fiore, CBS58 The long winter months present an extra challenge to those living with food insecurity, but volunteers with the Hunger Task Force hope to take away the concerns of people living in Milwaukee County's food deserts. It's a grocery store on...
The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this year
Claire ThorntonUSA TODAYPublishished Nov. 17, 2023The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this yearHunger in America is unabating, and in 2023, safety nets meant to catch people at their most vulnerable are seeing spikes in...
Manitowoc Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Hansen, Chief Strategy Officer414.238.6478 office | 414.588.7614 [email protected] Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the...
Give the Gift of Healthy Food: Hunger Task Force and Johnson Controls Kick Off Annual “Food For Families” Holiday Drive
The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and giving back to the community. However, for low-income families, the holidays can be especially challenging as they struggle to put food on the table while also trying to make the season special for their loved ones....
Hunger Task Force Fall 2023 Newsletter now available online
Fall 2023 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Fall 2023 Newsletter! Read about our bountiful harvest season at The Farm, ways Hunger Task Force is supporting WIC outreach across the state, the Cooking with Culture...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers
Hunger Task Force staff and volunteers will register Milwaukee-area low-income seniors up for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and distribute $25 in vouchers to each participant. The vouchers can be exchanged for healthy foods at farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture programs this summer to improve access to healthy foods for low-income seniors.
Hunger Task Force Farm keeps families fed despite federal funding cuts
The Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin is kicking off their growing season, determined to help those in need despite federal funding cuts against food programs. In a quiet, rural part of Franklin, Wisconsin lies 200 acres dedicated to feeding southeast Wisconsin’s most vulnerable.