Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Rick Lewandowski Has Been Feeding Hungry Seniors for Nearly 20 Years
In 2004, Rick Lewandowski walked through the doors of Hunger Task Force eager to make a difference in his hometown by ensuring hungry seniors received Stockboxes – a box of supplementary food to low-income seniors – every month. Little did he know, nearly 20 years later, he’d still be working every day to improve the lives of Milwaukee’s vulnerable seniors as the organization’s first Senior Services Director.
Partner of the Month: Lamplight Farms
Lamplight Farms isn’t just about lighting up your backyard, they’re also dedicated to illuminating the lives of others. As a proud supporter of Hunger Task Force, they contribute both volunteers and financial resources to help fight hunger in their community.
Norm Monsen Connected Wisconsin Farms to Vulnerable Communities through the Dairy Recovery Program
Norm Monsen, Dairy Economic Development Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), is a champion for Wisconsin’s dairy industry and was a critical partner to Hunger Task Force during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portia Young Champions Our Mission Through Partnerships and 20+ Year History
Portia Young is a true Friend of Free & Local and exemplifies how long-term partnerships and consistent community engagement can create lasting change. From her early days as a Milwaukee news anchor and reporter to her current role as Director of Corporate Public Relations at Sargento, Portia has remained a steadfast advocate of our Free & Local mission.
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Hunger Task Force Prepares for Opening Day of Wisconsin State Fair
Join Hunger Task Force and Wells Fargo for the return of the Opening Day donation tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair. On Thursday, Aug. 5, fairgoers can donate two cans of peaches or pears, or make a cash donation at the gate to receive $2 admission from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year, a digital option is also available for contactless entry.
Hunger Task Force Introduces Box Delivery for Homebound Seniors
Hunger Task Force is excited to offer a brand new method for getting healthy, shelf-stable food items to seniors with the Stockbox DoorDash program. In partnership with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and DoorDash, Hunger Task Force kicks off this pilot delivery program that provides a free Stockbox to homebound, income-eligible seniors.




