Our Food Bank
Hunger Task Force provides a safety net of emergency food to a network of local food pantries, shelters and meal programs. We are the only food bank in Milwaukee that does not charge for food, delivery or network membership. Staying true to our roots, we continue to advocate for social policies and strong nutrition programs that fight future hunger.
Hunger Task Force ensures a healthy and nutritious supply of food within a network of nearly 200 access points for hungry children, families and seniors in Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Hunger Task Force combines government commodities, food collected from local food drives, purchased emergency food, and fresh fruits and vegetables from the Hunger Task Force Farm to supply this network with breakfasts, lunches and dinners based on family household size and dietary needs. Families can receive emergency food with dignity, on the day they need it and in the
Standards of Excellence
Hunger Task Force is committed to carrying on our mission with the best quality of service to those in need. Simply put, we set the bar for excellence high. Just as we work hard every day to supply emergency food providers with the food necessary to feed the hungry, we require these organizations to commit to our Standards of Excellence.
The Standards of Excellence are a set of rules and “best practices” that ensure that pantries, meal programs and homeless shelters serve all people with equality, dignity and respect. They also ensure that food is handled and stored properly in clean, safe facilities. We work closely with our network partners to achieve the Standards of Excellence, and together, we provide service that is second to none in our community.
Hunger Task Force MyPlate
The Hunger Task Force MyPlate is a healthy model that showcases the five main food groups as presented on a plate – protein, fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy.
MyPlate encourages people to eat healthy foods by choosing the right types and amounts of foods to eat – assuring that vulnerable children, families and seniors who rely on food from the pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters receive nutritious foods. Learn more.
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FOOD BANK NEWS & FEATURES:
Hunger Task Force Supporting More Children and Families Through WIC CIAO Grant
In August, along with Congresswomen Gwen Moore, USDA-FNS Midwest Regional Administrator Vista Fletcher and Wisconsin State WIC Director Kari Malone, Hunger Task Force hosted a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Roundtable Discussion at Ascension Ebenezer Health...
“Meal Mates” Pilot Program Provides Healthy Takeaway Options for Families in Need
For many kids, summertime means food, friends and fun. For families who count on school breakfast and lunch, however, the summer months can be stressful and family food budgets have to be stretched even further. Hunger Task Force is committed – through the Eat Up...
Hunger Task Force Pantry Partner Serves Community with Dignity
Project Concern is a community non-profit center serving low-income residents of Milwaukee County. With a mission to “compassionately provide a path to self-sufficiency by providing basic needs such as food, clothing and referrals to additional community resources,”...
Hunger Task Force and Palermo’s Distribute 500 “Easter Baskets for the Hungry” to Local Families in Need
Now in its 15th year, Palermo's and Hunger Task Force have partnered to host "Easter Baskets for the Hungry." Palermo's Easter Baskets for the Hungry is an annual event that provides a hot Easter meal and other food to families and seniors in our community. "Over the...
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...
Hunger Task Force Receives $750,000 Donation from Kohl’s to Help Reduce Food Insecurity in Milwaukee
Many families and seniors will need additional help with food as extra COVID FoodSharepayments end and inflation continues On Tuesday, February 8, Kohl's announced it is continuing its 14-year support and partnership with Hunger Task Force with a $750,000 donation to...
Hunger Task Force prepares families and seniors for the ending of extra FoodShare COVID-19 pandemic payments
Due to Federal Action, the Last Extra FoodShare COVID-19 Pandemic Payment is February 19, 2023. Hunger Task Force will begin preparing families and seniors for the ending of extra FoodShare COVID-19 pandemic benefits. On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Wisconsin...
Local Pantry Partner Reflects on Return to Indoor Service
Located in the lower level of Hope House of Milwaukee, Friedens Food Pantries is an emergency food pantry serving Milwaukee's south side. The site has been a member of the Hunger Task Force emergency food pantry network for over a decade. Friedens Food Pantry at Hope...
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...
Pantry returns to indoor service, allowing clients to select their own food with dignity
One God Ministry is a global church committed to “extending benevolence to those in need around the world.” A member of the Hunger Task Force network since 2018, the One God Ministry food pantry is a beacon of hope and dignity for clients it serves. When One God...
Palermo’s Pizza and Hunger Task Force Host “Easter Baskets for the Hungry”
Palermo’s Pizza again partnered with Hunger Task Force for the annual Easter Baskets for the Hungry program. The partnership helps those in need by providing special holiday boxes for local families. Palermo’s employees volunteered over two days to both fill and help...
Friedens Operations Manager uses past work experience at Hunger Task Force to amplify impact at pantry sites
Located in the lower level of Hope House, an emergency shelter and rehousing facility, the Friedens Community Ministries food pantry aims to end hunger, working to ensure people can access the food they desperately need. Friedens operates a group of food pantries...
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee serves guests with dignity utilizing ‘client choice pantry’ model
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is an organization that inspires discovery. Founded in 1945 as a place for urban youth, families and seniors, Neighborhood House is a community center serving individuals and families at all stages of life. With an extensive 75-year...
Afghan families receive familiar foods from Hunger Task Force
Original post by Sandra Whitehead | Wisconsin Muslim Journal - January 11, 2022 https://wisconsinmuslimjournal.org/afghan-families-receive-familiar-foods-from-the-hunger-task-force-of-milwaukee/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- When...
Anthem Foundation announces $100,000 gift to support Hunger Task Force MyPlate program
As part of their commitment to improving lives and communities through strategic programs, the Anthem Foundation announced a $100,000 gift to support the Hunger Task Force’s MyPlate program. Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler was joined by Ted Osthelder, President –...
Hunger Task Force invests in network partners
Hunger Task Force and our network of partner food pantries weave together a safety net of support for local families. For the past 18 months, this network has operated resiliently through curbside, outdoor and no-contact distributions, and will continue to do so into...
Hunger Task Force invests in emergency food network
Hunger Task Force and our network of partner food pantries weave together a safety net of support for local families. For the past 18 months, this network has operated resiliently through curbside, outdoor and no-contact distributions, and will continue to do so into...