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The Impact of Free Summer Meals and the Milwaukee Model
Hunger Task Force’s Milwaukee Model is a nationally recognized approach to fighting summer hunger. Learn how local partners, federal programs and donors work together to feed kids when school is out.
Insights from our Chief Strategy Officer After Attending the Food As Medicine Conference
Hunger Task Force joined national leaders at the Food is Medicine Summit in Chicago to explore innovations in nutrition security, food delivery and health-focused hunger relief programs..
Volunteer of the Month: Sue Smith
Each month Hunger Task Force is honored to recognize an individual or group who go above and beyond in their service to the organization. From food sorting and building healthy food boxes for seniors to helping individuals shop the Mobile Market and harvesting at The Farm, volunteers help Hunger Task Force feed people today and support our work in ending future hunger.
The Impact of Free Summer Meals and the Milwaukee Model
Hunger Task Force’s Milwaukee Model is a nationally recognized approach to fighting summer hunger. Learn how local partners, federal programs and donors work together to feed kids when school is out.
News & Media
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...
Food box program brings a taste of Indigenous culture to tribal elders in Milwaukee
By: Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal SentinelTrisha Patton is happy to see tribal elders' faces brighten up when they receive boxes of Indigenous foods. They might not have had the food for decades, since leaving a reservation. “It’s going back to those culturally...
Growing US consumption of ultra-processed foods raises concerns about health harms
By: Sophia Meador, The Nation's HealthIn the past three decades, rates of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases have surged. There are multiple reasons for the increases, but one possible contributor is especially concerning to nutritionists: growth...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter
Spring 2025 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2025 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s work promoting nutrition programs that support local communities, our support of Indigenous families with...
How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding
By: Brian Calvert, Civil EatsFor months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements from the U.S. Department of...
Spring 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...
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the future of food aid. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
By: Julius Shieh, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin’s FoodShare program allows low-income residents to buy healthy food. The program faces immense budget cuts in a federal budget proposal. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food...
USDA cuts impact Mequon farmer, low income families
By: Jenna Rae, TMJ4 NewsOn Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that $1 billion in funding for local programs has been canceled. These programs exist and impact people here in Wisconsin. MEQUON, Wis. — The federal government is making additional cuts...
Hunger Task Force’s new Southside Community Resource Center allows more families to be served
By: Claire Reid, Milwaukee Journal SentinelHunger Task Force has moved its Southside Community Resource Center to a new, larger space. Physically, the Milwaukee-based anti-hunger and nutrition advocacy organization has only shifted its resource center about a block...
Hunger Task Force 2024 Annual Report
2024 was a milestone year as we celebrated 50 years of service! Throughout the year, rising costs led more families to seek help. Still, Hunger Task Force is in a strong position financially, organizationally and programmatically, and thanks to our incredible...
Creating a Culture of Courage: Jess Pontious of Hunger Task Force On How Authenticity Benefits People and Profits in the Workplace
By: Vanessa Ogle, Authority MagazineEstablish Trust Through Transparency: Trust is everything when it comes to creating an authentic environment. I make it a priority to be transparent and consistent. By being open about both wins and setbacks, I show that honesty and...
Hunger Task Force nears opening of $2.6M center on Milwaukee’s south side
By: Teddy Nykiel, Milwaukee Business JournalHunger Task Force Inc. soon will open an outreach center on Milwaukee's south side and is still fundraising for the $2.6 million project. The nonprofit's Southside Community Resource Center at 802 W. Historic Mitchell St. is...
Hunger Task Force distributes 1,500 holiday hams to local partners for families in need
By: CBS 58 NewsroomMILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In an act of generosity, Hunger Task Force distributed 1,500 hams to its emergency food network just in time for the holidays. In West Milwaukee Friday, Dec. 20, Hunger Task Force's 65 network partners picked up free hams,...
Hunger Task Force Mobile Market Brings the Grocery Store to the Customer
By: Sheila Julson, Shepherd ExpressThe Mobile Market makes stops throughout Milwaukee County year-round to offer groceries at a= The Association of American Medical Colleges and the United States Department of Agriculture estimate that 23.5 million people live in food...
Hunger Task Force Farm keeps families fed despite federal funding cuts
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 dedicated to feeding southeast Wisconsin’s most vulnerable.
Food box program brings a taste of Indigenous culture to tribal elders in Milwaukee
Hunger Task Force’s Tribal Elder Traditional Food Box program delivers Indigenous foods to 815 tribal elders in Milwaukee, helping families reclaim culture and support Native producers.