Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Transforms Personal Experience with Hunger into Legislative Advocacy
Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s commitment to combating hunger is driven by her own experiences with poverty. Representing Wisconsin’s 4th District, she tirelessly advocates for essential nutrition programs, including SNAP and WIC, and champions universal school meals.
Farm-to-Food Bank: How Hunger Task Force Farm Combats Food Insecurity in Milwaukee
The Hunger Task Force Farm is not your average farm. While we certainly grow a bounty of fresh, delicious produce, our primary crop is healthy food access. Over the growing season, with the help of nearly 6,000 incredible volunteers, we harvest over half a million pounds of fruits and vegetables that find their way directly to families and seniors facing food insecurity in Milwaukee.
Willie Bryant Has Delivered Healthy Food For 17 Years with Hunger Task Force
At Hunger Task Force, our team of route representatives plays a pivotal role in feeding our most vulnerable neighbors in need. Willie Bryant has been a part of the team for 17 years and couldn’t imagine working anywhere else or in a different role.
Jason Gottlieb Advances the Hunger Task Force Mission Through Service and Leadership
Jason Gottlieb’s involvement with Hunger Task Force began with an apple harvest, sparking a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. As a board member, volunteer, and advocate, Jason leads with servant leadership, helping to advance strategic initiatives while instilling the values of community service in his family. His dedication extends beyond Hunger Task Force, enriching both the organization and the students he supports at Milwaukee Jewish Day School. Through his advocacy, Jason is helping to feed Milwaukee, one harvest at a time.
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Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did a year ago
Last spring, the extra money agencies received during the pandemic went away, reducing how much families receive per month. The extra money went away in February 2023. Time is running out for families to use any additional funds that rolled over.
Hunger Task Force helps Indigenous seniors with food insecurity with free ‘Stockbox’ program
Hunger Task Force provides nearly 7,000 seniors, from all backgrounds, with a Stockbox each month in Milwaukee County. Many of those seniors face chronic hunger and food insecurity.