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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Mark Lisowski Connects Independent Food Banks and Pantries Across Wisconsin to Expand the Free & Local Model
As Hunger Task Force’s Hunger Relief Federation Organizer, Mark Lisowski brings together independent food banks and pantries from across Wisconsin to strengthen the Free & Local model. Through statewide collaboration, advocacy and hands-on support, Mark helps ensure communities have the tools, resources and voice needed to feed neighbors with dignity.
Insights from the 2026 No Kid Hungry Summer Nutrition Summit
Tania Ramsey, Hunger Task Force’s Child Nutrition Organizer, shares insights from the 2026 Summer Nutrition Summit, hosted by No Kid Hungry in Washington D.C.
With Food Support from Hunger Task Force, Kinship Community Food Center Has Served Nearly 4,000 Households Over the Winter Holidays
Through a 30-year partnership, Hunger Task Force and Kinship Community Food Center help households access fresh, nutritious food during the winter months, supporting families, children and older adults with dignity.
Hunger Task Force Helps Make Healthy Eating More Attainable for Older Adults on a Fixed Income
Hunger Task Force helps older adults access healthy food through farmers’ market vouchers, Stockbox and FoodShare support, making nutritious eating more attainable on a fixed income.
News & Media
Raymond James, TMJ4 and Hunger Task Force Partner for Annual “Home 4 the Holidays” Campaign
Hunger Task Force is again partnering with Raymond James & Associates and TODAY’S TMJ4 for the seventh consecutive year to offer an easy way to give back to local families this season: a virtual food drive. The Raymond James Home 4 the Holidays Virtual Food Drive...
Zurn Elkay to Match All Turkey Donations to Hunger Task Force Throughout November
On Tuesday, November 1, Hunger Task Force and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions kicked off the 12th Annual Turkey Ticker Challenge. Throughout November, all frozen turkeys and online turkey donations received will be matched by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. The Zurn Elkay...
Hunger Task Force Badger Box Program receives $5 Million Investment from Gov. Evers and DATCP
MILWAUKEE – (October 20, 2022) – Governor Evers, along with with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that Hunger Task Force will receive a $5 million investment to continue the work to eliminate food insecurity in...
Hunger Task Force Kicks Off Annual Food For Families Holiday Drive
Milwaukee Mayor and County Executive Honor Food For Families with City and County Proclamations Hunger Task Force and Johnson Controls have teamed up for the 17th year to kick off the Food For Families holiday drive. Johnson Controls has been the Food For Families...
Hunger Task Force Fall 2022 Newsletter now available online
Fall 2022 Newsletter Explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Fall 2022 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force's efforts to connect eligible families to FoodShare through the Food Is a Human Right campaign, Packers legend Donald Driver's...
Hunger Task Force Invited to Speak at White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Sherrie Tussler will join other anti-hunger leaders from across the nation at the White House. On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Hunger Task Force's executive director, Sherrie Tussler, will speak on a panel during the Biden-Harris Administration's White House...
Fall 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 Fall 2022 edition of...
Hunger Task Force Welcomes USDA Deputy Under Secretary
Hunger Task Force hosted the United States Department of Agriculture’s Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean during her two-day visit to Milwaukee on September 12 and 13. Deputy Under Secretary Dean was appointed by President Biden to advance the President's agenda on...
Milwaukee Bucks All Star Khris Middleton Tours Hunger Task Force Following Large Food Donation
Milwaukee Bucks All Star forward Khris Middleton and his family foundation toured Hunger Task Force’s new food bank following a large food donation made after the Bucks 2022 playoff run. During the 2022 NBA playoffs, Middleton and his family foundation partnered with...
Hunger Task Force launches “Food is a Human Right” campaign with mailing to 22,000 Milwaukee County residents
22,000 Milwaukee County seniors suffer hunger while up to $27.5 million in federal aid awaits Hunger Task Force has announced the “Food is a Human Right” campaign, citing recent data provided by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. “The State has...
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2022 Holiday Card program
The Hunger Task Force annual Holiday Card program is a festive tradition – every card sent and received helps put food on the table for local families, children and seniors. Each year, nearly 15,000 cards are purchased, spreading an artist’s work far and wide in...
Summer 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 Summer 2022 edition...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2022 Newsletter now available online
Summer 2022 NewsletterClick below to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Summer 2022 Newsletter! Read about the planting and harvesting of culturally appropriate foods at The Farm, the expansion of the Badger Box program across Wisconsin,...
Meet Up and Eat Up Milwaukee! Summer Meals Program provides three daily meals to kids, teens and families
With the support and collaboration of several community organizations, Hunger Task Force celebrated the kickoff of the Milwaukee Summer Meals Program at Southgate Playfield. All summer long, kids and teens (18 and under) are invited to “Meet up And Eat Up” at more...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2025 Newsletter
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the newest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work advocating for local families, our work at The Farm, updates from our food bank and more information on ways you can support our efforts to end hunger for our neighbors in need.
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.




