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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Partner of the Month: Sargento
Hunger Task Force is pleased to honor Sargento as our Partner of the Month. Through innovative programs like Touchdowns for Hunger and Double Helping for Hunger, Sargento has helped Hunger Task Force deliver on its mission to provide free, healthy food to those in need.
Lauren Cochlin Supports Access to Fresh Foods Through Powering Milwaukee Forward
Lauren Cochlin of the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation reflects on partnership, local impact and supporting Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market.
Hunger Task Force Launches “Connecting Farms to Families” Program to Address Statewide Hunger
Through Connecting Farms to Families, Hunger Task Force will use $2.5 million in grant funds to support hunger relief programs across Wisconsin — uniquely providing all food absolutely free of charge — including food pantries, meal programs, nonprofit organizations, Tribal Nations and members of the Hunger Relief Federation of Wisconsin.
Partner of the Month: Milwaukee Tool
Hunger Task Force is pleased to honor Milwaukee Tool as our Partner of the Month. We have partnered for 17 years, and last year alone, their Milwaukee Tool employees contributed 672 volunteer hours, demonstrating a culture of service that extends far beyond the workplace.
News & Media
Hunger Task Force CEO Sherrie Tussler to Retire After 26 Years of Service
Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s only Free & Local food bank, announces that after 26 years of service CEO Sherrie Tussler will retire in June. Following her retirement, she will step into a part-time role as CEO Emeritus to provide strategic guidance to the...
Nominations Open! 2024 School Breakfast Champion
We want to show some love to the everyday champions who make school breakfast possible for kids. It takes a village - teachers, principals, superintendents, custodians, cafeteria staff, advocates - the list goes on. We want to hear from you! Is there someone in your...
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...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25
Hunger Task Force, alongside key local partners, will kick off the Milwaukee Summer Meals Program at Stark Playfield. This summer, kids and teens (18 and under) are invited to visit one of 180 sites throughout Milwaukee County for nutritious and delicious summer meals.
Summer 2025 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 this seasonal 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.