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Volunteer with Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, we need your help.
Explore the array of volunteer opportunities below to learn more about ways to get involved. Fill out a volunteer application now to start the process right away!
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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Use our online calendar to view and sign up for a variety of opportunities!
Volunteer Tasks & Opportunities
Food Sorting
Join Hunger Task Force’s most popular volunteer activity! Sort donated food to be delivered to the hungry.
Farm
Dig in with us at the Hunger Task Force Farm, where we grow fresh produce to feed the hungry in our community!
Stockbox
Help Hunger Task Force build Stockboxes–a monthly box of healthy foods–for low-income seniors in Milwaukee.
Mobile Market
Help pack groceries for Mobile Market shoppers who live in Milwaukee’s food desert communities.
Warehouse
Hunger Task Force needs volunteers at our West Milwaukee headquarters to help with day-to-day tasks.
Special Events
Volunteer during a variety of fun community events, from parades and runs to the Wisconsin State Fair.
Office
With mailings, filing, phone calls and data entry, Hunger Task Force needs help in the main office every day!
School Garden
Come out to The Farm and help in our School Garden – opportunities to plant, tend and harvest fresh produce.
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VOLUNTEER NEWS & FEATURES:
Meet the new faces of Hunger Task Force
The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff. As an anti-hunger organization, Hunger Task Force commits to hiring staff with an array of skills, talents and the cultural competence to best serve our diverse community. Hunger...
Meet the new faces of Hunger Task Force
The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff. As an anti-hunger organization, Hunger Task Force commits to hiring staff with an array of skills, talents and the cultural competence to best serve our diverse community. Hunger...
Baird continues tradition of service during annual Baird Gives Back Week
Baird has been a supporter of Hunger Task Force for nearly 30 years. Founded in in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Baird is an employee-owned financial services company providing individuals, families and organizations with trusted advice and services to build financial...
Hunger Task Force and Kohl’s Team Up for First-Ever “Combo Build”
“Hunger Task Force and Kohl’s have a long history of large-scale volunteer events, but this combo-event will be a first in our partnership,” says Sherrie Tussler, Hunger Task Force Executive Director. Today, a team of 50+ volunteers from Kohl’s participated the...
Volunteer couple enjoys range of opportunities to serve at Hunger Task Force
Volunteers are an essential part of the DNA at Hunger Task Force. As critical to the mission as delivery trucks and pallets of food donations, volunteers allow Hunger Task Force to remain Milwaukee’s only Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader....
Stories of Those Who Served: Hunger Task Force Honors Veterans – Claire Lederhaus, Volunteer
November 11 is Veterans Day, and Hunger Task Force honors those who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces. In line with our core values – Justice, Compassion, Stewardship and Dignity – Hunger Task Force extends our deepest gratitude to clients, staff,...
Volunteer Jill Valuch reflects on 25-years of service at Hunger Task Force
When Jill Valuch’s children needed volunteer hours to fulfil the community service requirement at their high school, she got connected with Hunger Task Force. Jill was drawn to the organization and noted that finding an opportunity to fit her interest and skills was a...
Volunteer Coordinator taps into time and talents of community
Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. While 2020 forced the organization to pause volunteer activity, Hunger Task Force has been slowly and safely welcoming folks back since March 2021, offering opportunities to sort...
Additional harvest volunteers needed at Hunger Task Force Farm
As September approaches, harvest is in full swing at the Hunger Task Force Farm, and Hunger Task Force needs extra volunteers to get the job done. Located in Franklin, WI, The Farm engages 5,500 volunteers throughout a typical season, from planning to harvest. With...
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:
Volunteer of the Month: Barb Holt | March 2023
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or organization that goes above and beyond in their service to the organization. Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. From food sorting and building...
Volunteer of the Month: Michael Raymond | February 2023
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or organization that goes above and beyond in their service to the organization. Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. From food sorting and building...
Volunteer of the Month: Margo Ford | January 2023
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or organization that goes above and beyond in their service to the organization. Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. From food sorting and building...
Volunteer of the Month: Mary Burgoon | December 2022
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or organization that goes above and beyond in their service to the organization. Hunger Task Force relies on the help of more than 16,000 generous volunteers every year. From food sorting and building...