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Spring Into Healthy Eating: Fresh, Seasonal and Budget-Friendly Tips
Discover simple, healthy eating tips for spring with seasonal fruits and veggies. Learn how to save money, support local farmers and enjoy a MyPlate-friendly Strawberry Spinach Salad.
Nick Fallucca Blends Family Tradition and a Corporate Partnership to Feed Milwaukee Families
Nick Fallucca of Palermo’s Pizza helps fight hunger in Milwaukee through generous support and a deep-rooted commitment to community.
For 30+ Years St. Vincent de Paul Meal Programs and Hunger Task Force Have Provided Healthy, Warm Meals for Those in Need
For over 30 years, Hunger Task Force and St. Vincent de Paul Meal Programs have partnered to fight hunger in Milwaukee—serving culturally responsive, nutritious meals to thousands in need. In 2024 alone, over 60,000 meals were served.
Spring Reflections from CEO Matt King Supporting Families and Ending Hunger
In this spring message from our CEO, we reflect on renewal and resilience at The Farm and beyond. While fresh seeds are being planted, federal threats to vital nutrition programs pose serious challenges for families across Wisconsin. Learn how your support sustains our mission and why your voice matters now more than ever.
News & Media
Hunger Task Force Winter 2024 Newsletter now available online
Winter 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Winter 2024 Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s partnership with Helping Community Food Pantry, our investment in local farmers and producers through the LFPA...
South Milwaukee Human Concerns and Hunger Task Force Work Together to Bring Aid to the Community this Holiday Season
By: Elizabeth Lintonen, Shepherd ExpressThe South Milwauke community organization provides services that include a food-pantry, clothing, school supplies, a Christmas gift program for children, and more. With the holidays rapidly approaching, resources for community...
Kenosha food bank serves hundreds every week; aims to meet demand
By: Abril Preciado, FOX 6 NewsKENOSHA, Wis. - A Kenosha food bank is bringing hope to the community. Its goal is not only to be there for families at Thanksgiving, but year-round. Dozens of cars waiting outside Shalom Center food pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 27. They...
Milwaukee Marine Veteran still looks to serve his community by fighting hunger
By: Brendyn Jones, TMJ4 | WTMJ-TV MilwaukeeSal Gonzalez works as a route representative for Hunger Task Force, spending his days bringing food to pantries around Milwaukee. He says it's his way to continue to help. Sal Gonzalez's days usually start the same way: by...
Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market Receives Boost From Antetokounmpo Family
By: Sophie Bolich, Urban MilwaukeeGiannis and Mariah Antetokounmpo, along with GE Healthcare, awarded $100,000 to the market, part of $1 million Powering Milwaukee Forward initiative. The weather was cold and drizzly on Wednesday when Alexander Steven Junior stepped...
Widespread Panic Giveaway
The Milwaukee community and Hunger Task Force will miss Widespread Panic rolling through the Riverside Theater this fall. But in the spirit of the band’s annual October concerts, Widespread Panic, the Pabst Theater Group and Hunger Task Force are teaming up to offer a...
Hunger Task Force Teams Up with Sargento Cheese and the Milwaukee Brewers to Feed Families
The Milwaukee Brewers ™ and Sargento Cheese teamed up to support hungry families in Milwaukee. Every time the Milwaukee Brewers ™ hit a double during the regular season, Sargento donated $200 to Hunger Task Force. Because the Brewers were so successful at the plate...
Hunger Task Force Fall 2024 Newsletter now available online
Fall 2024 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Fall 2024 Newsletter! Learn more about upcoming fall events, the return of Food For Families, ways YOU can give back this holiday season and much more!Explore previous...
NourishMKE food centers offer free, fresh & culturally relevant produce
By: Lori Fredrich, OnMilwaukeeFresh produce is the first item to be sacrificed when times are tight and prices are high. Hunger Task Force & NourishMKE are working to mitigate this important issue. As summer produce reaches its peak, the 200-acre Hunger Task Force...
Farm Fresh Produce Boosts Local Food Pantry
By: Sophie Bolich, Urban MilwaukeeOn a recent Friday morning at the House of Peace, community members stopped by to visit the on-site food pantry. Some paused to chat with Site Manager Linda Barnes, while others explored the center’s various resources. Regardless,...
Fall 2024 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...
Nutritious and delicious: Hunger Task Force teaches MPS students of color how to eat healthy
By: Jolan Kruse, Milwaukee Journal SentinelSmall hands pat radish seeds into the dark, rich soil, as young faces smile in anticipation. Within a few weeks, the children will watch the seeds sprout at the Hunger Task Force farm in Franklin. The 20 children, primarily...
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2024 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 15,000 cards are purchased, spreading an artist’s work far and wide in...
Piggly Wiggly and Hunger Task Force Team Up For $5 Admission to the Wisconsin State Fair
To celebrate the partnership, Piggly Wiggly is donating $25,000 in healthy food. Piggly Wiggly and Hunger Task Force are excited to kick off the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday, August 1, with Piggly Wiggly $5 Day during which fair goers can get in for just $5 when...
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 this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the future of food aid. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to low-income families, stands to lose billions of dollars if a federal budget proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives is adopted. Wisconsin’s FoodShare program allows low-income residents to buy healthy food.