Anti-Hunger Partners
Ending hunger in our community requires the collaboration of many dedicated partners.
Hunger Task Force has many national partners that support our advocacy work. They help us in many ways, and we are grateful for their support.
In the mission to end hunger, Hunger Task Force advocate’s for strong public policies that serve to fight hunger in the community. We rely on dedicated support from our community, along with a lineup of national partners that support our work.
Meet Our Partners
No Kid Hungry
No Kid Hungry (NKH) is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. After 25 years of successfully investing in local nonprofits and helping find the best approaches to eradicating poverty and hunger, Share Our Strength launched No Kid Hungry in 2010.
Though ending childhood hunger is the organization’s primary focus, Share Our Strength continues to invest in and develop other campaigns.
Center on Budget & Public Priorities
Center on Budget & Public Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute. They pursue federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways. CBPP apply their deep expertise in budget and tax issues and in programs and policies that help low-income people, in order to help inform debates and achieve better policy outcomes.
CBPP applies extensive understanding of budgets, taxes, low-income programs, and social insurance programs to inform and shape debates, influence outcomes, and achieve concrete results.
Food & Research Action Center
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty-related hunger and undernutrition in the United States. Through research, advocacy, and policy initiatives, FRAC works to highlight the connections between poverty, hunger, and obesity among low-income individuals.
FRAC conducts research to measure the extent and impact of hunger, champions stronger federal, state, and local policies to combat food insecurity, and serves as a watchdog to ensure programs are effectively implemented. FRAC also provides training, technical assistance, and support to a nationwide network of advocates, food banks, service providers, and policymakers. Through public awareness campaigns, FRAC promotes policy change and shifts attitudes to create a hunger-free future.
MAZON
Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
For four decades, MAZON has been committed to ensuring that vulnerable individuals have access to the resources they need to put food on the table. Founded in 1985 by Leonard “Leibel” Fein, Theodore Mann, and Irv Cramer, MAZON draws inspiration from Jewish values such as tzedek (justice) and b’tselem Elohim (respecting the inherent dignity of every person) to address the systemic injustices that lead to hunger.
Food & Research Action Center
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is a key partner in the fight against hunger, supporting local food systems, farmers, and nutrition programs that help feed Wisconsin families. Through initiatives like the Farm to School Program, Hunger Relief Grants and partnerships with food banks, DATCP works to increase access to fresh, locally grown food for communities in need.
The agency also administers the Senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs, which connect low-income families and seniors with fresh produce from local farmers. In collaboration with state agencies and nonprofit organizations, DATCP helps strengthen Wisconsin’s emergency food network, ensuring food pantries and meal programs have the resources to serve those facing food insecurity.
United States Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plays a vital role in the fight against hunger, serving as a key partner in ensuring food security for millions of Americans. The USDA administers essential federal nutrition programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and school meal programs, which provide critical food assistance to low-income families, children, and seniors.
The USDA also supports emergency food distribution through TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program), partnering with food banks and community organizations to reach those in need. In addition to direct food assistance, the USDA invests in research, policy development, and grant programs that strengthen local food systems and improve nutrition education.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) oversees FoodShare (the state’s SNAP program), which provides low-income individuals and families with funds to purchase groceries, ensuring access to nutritious food. The department also manages the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, supporting pregnant women, new mothers and young children with healthy foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals.
By collaborating with food banks, community organizations, and healthcare providers, DHS helps connect Wisconsin residents with the food and services they need to lead healthier lives.
Wisconsin Farmers Union
The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is a vital advocate for family farmers and rural communities, working to promote fair agricultural policies and strengthen local food systems that help fight hunger. WFU supports initiatives that connect small and mid-sized farmers with consumers, ensuring access to fresh, locally grown food for Wisconsin families.
The organization champions policies that protect independent farmers, sustainable farming practices, and equitable food distribution, recognizing the critical role agriculture plays in combating food insecurity.
