Hunger Task Force Milwaukee
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Donate Food
Food gifts to Hunger Task Force are appreciated year round, as there is no season for people being hungry. Your gifts of food to Hunger Task Force will ALWAYS be delivered to the hungry FREE OF CHARGE. We distribute over 9.5 million pounds of food each year.
Here are some of the large community events you can participate in, making it convenient to support Hunger Task Force and help us feed Milwaukee:
| Event | Date (all dates 2010) |
| Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive | Saturday, May 8 |
| Polish Fest | Saturday night, June 19 |
| Summerfest | Thursday, June 24 |
| German Fest | July 22-25, specifics TBD |
| Wisconsin State Fair | Thursday, August 5 |
| Arab World Festival | August 6-8, TBD |
| Irish Fest-Liturgy for Peace | Sunday morning, August 22 |
| Food for Families | October - December, 2010 |
Where and When to Bring Food
Food donations can be dropped off at Hunger Task Force, 201 S. Hawley Court, off the Hawley road exit on I-94 just west of Miller Park. All donations can be made on our back loading dock where a Hunger Task Force staff member will greet you and assist you. If no one is there immediately please come in and we will be happy to assist you.
Hunger Task Force is open to accept food donations Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Preferred Food Items
Please donate food items that are not close to expiration date and are non-perishable
- Fruit and Juice: canned pears, apricots, pineapple and peaches
- Breakfast Items: Dry cereal, oatmeal, grits and pancake mixes
- Protein: Canned meat, poultry, fish peanut butter, beans, nuts and high-protein main dishes such as chili and stews
- Vegetables: Canned corn, green beans, carrots and peas
- Baby Items: Powdered or concentrated infant formula (Nestle Good Start), food and diapers
- Dinner Items: Pastas, rice (plain or mixes), potato mixes, Macaroni and cheese dinners
- Lunch Items: Canned or dry soups (vegetable, beef or chicken) and canned pasta items
