Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Hunger Task Force and Palermo’s Pizza Distribute 600 “Easter Baskets for the Hungry” to Local Families in Need
Palermo’s Pizza again partnered with Hunger Task Force for the annual Easter Baskets for the Hungry program. Hunger Task Force worked with its local pantry network to identify 600 families in need who will be recipients of the Easter Boxes and coordinated a drive-thru distribution at the new West Milwaukee headquarters.
Partner of the Month: West Allis Health Department
At Hunger Task Force, we know that access to nutritious food is a cornerstone of health and well-being. That’s why we’re thrilled to recognize the West Allis Health Department as our Partner of the Month for March 2024! This month, we’d like to especially highlight the successful series of hands-on cooking demonstrations we’ve co-hosted in our McCarty Education Kitchen.
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.
Milwaukee Seniors Zina and Andrew Stretch their Food Budget with Stockbox DoorDash and FoodShare
Discover how community support through programs like Stockbox DoorDash and FoodShare empowers seniors like Zina and Andrew Alexander. Their story reveals the vital role these programs play in their lives.
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Hunger Relief Federation receives support from the Tavern League of Wisconsin
This week, the Hunger Relief Federation received generous support from the Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW). The league’s $3,185 gift will be used to provide scholarships to Federation members for the 2022 Hunger Relief Federation Conference being planned for next fall.
‘Summer Meals’ provides 200k+ summertime meals for children in 2021
Summertime is a peak season for childhood hunger as students go without meals they would normally receive at school. To combat summer hunger, the federal Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children aged 18 or younger during the summer months. Hunger Task Force administers the SFSP in such a large and inclusive way that it’s often dubbed the “Milwaukee Model.”




