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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Rising Costs Highlight the Importance of Free & Local Food Support for Families
Rising costs are placing new pressure on families across Milwaukee. Through Free & Local partnerships, Hunger Task Force helps parents access nutritious food close to home—supporting stability, dignity and healthier outcomes for children.
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.
Rising Costs Highlight the Importance of Free & Local Food Support for Families
Rising costs are placing new pressure on families across Milwaukee. Through Free & Local partnerships, Hunger Task Force helps parents access nutritious food close to home—supporting stability, dignity and healthier outcomes for children.
News & Media
Hunger Task Force and Kohl’s Renew Longstanding Partnership with $750,000 Investment to Strengthen Local Food Access in Milwaukee
Hunger Task Force is proud to share the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Kohl’s, marked by a $750,000 investment that will strengthen access to healthy food for children, families and older adults across Milwaukee County. This renewed support builds on a...
Hunger Task Force Winter 2025 Newsletter
Winter 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the latest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work supporting Indigenous elders with culturally significant food, how we're keeping nutrition education strong despite...
Hunger Task Force Fall 2025 Newsletter
Fall 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the latest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, how our Farm Team is growing more and growing better at...
Fall 2025 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 newest edition of...
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2025 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 13,000 cards are purchased, spreading an artist’s work far and wide in...
Sal Frelick to Join Sargento and Hunger Task Force to Fight Summer Hunger in Milwaukee
MEDIA ALERT Media RSVP to [email protected], 414-750-8323 ------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 SAL FRELICK TO JOIN SARGENTO AND HUNGER TASK FORCE TO FIGHT SUMMER HUNGER IN MILWAUKEE Executive...
Leadership Q&A with Matt King, CEO of Hunger Task Force
BizTimes Milwaukee: How do you foster a mission and value-based workplace culture? King: “A clear and compelling mission has the power to awaken passion and commitment in people. It creates a shared sense of purpose that guides not only what we do, but how we show up...
Hunger Task Force’s summer meals program provides Milwaukee youth with free, healthy food — no registration, just show up
By: Mia Thurow, Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe hot mid-morning sun beamed down on children stomping around a splash pad, a group of boys kicking around a soccer ball and dozens of adults competing in recreational softball games. A typical summer day in Milwaukee at...
Hunger Task Force Provides Free Summer Meals Program
By: Ben Slowey, Shepherd ExpressWith school being out during the summer, children and families are at higher risk of going hungry this time of year. Many children rely on school lunch to have access to healthy, fulfilling meals. With school being out during the...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25
MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kate Kazan, Communications & PR Manager, [email protected] Hunger Task Force Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff at Stark Playfield on June 25th Press conference will mark the beginning of free meal...
Summer 2025 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 newest edition of...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2025 Newsletter
Summer 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the latest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, how our Farm Team is growing more and growing better...
Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers
MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kate Kazan, Communications & PR Manager, [email protected] Hunger Task Force Hosts Public Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers Low-income seniors in Milwaukee County can register and receive their $25 vouchers onsite...
Hunger Task Force Farm keeps families fed despite federal funding cuts
By: Mallory Anderson, WISN 12FRANKLIN, Wis. — The Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin is kicking off their growing season, determined to help those in need despite federal funding cuts against food programs. In a quiet, rural part of Franklin, Wisconsin lies 200 acres...
Hunger Task Force and Kohl’s Renew Longstanding Partnership with $750,000 Investment to Strengthen Local Food Access in Milwaukee
Kohl’s renews its longstanding partnership with Hunger Task Force through a $750,000 investment to strengthen local food access for children, families, and older adults across Milwaukee County.
Hunger Task Force Winter 2025 Newsletter
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the newest Hunger Task Force Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work supporting Indigenous elders with culturally significant food, how we’re keeping nutrition education strong despite cuts, 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.