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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County Has Been Advocating for Federal Nutrition Programs Since Joining the Hunger Relief Federation in 2016
The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County, a member of the Hunger Relief Federation since 2016, is dedicated to fighting local hunger at its food pantry and advocating for federal nutrition programs that support hungry seniors and families.
Meet the New Faces of Hunger Task Force
The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff. As an anti-hunger organization, Hunger Task Force commits to hiring staff with an array of skills, talents and the cultural competence to best serve our diverse community.
Partner of the Month: Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Recreation, a department of MPS, is our Partner of the Month! They go beyond programs to fight hunger, providing vital healthy food access for children and seniors.
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.
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The Black Panthers, Joe Ellwanger and the founding of the Hunger Task Force
In Milwaukee, Joe Ellwanger, a former civil rights leader, was approached by the Panthers to host a school breakfast program at his church. Ellwanger and others formed Citizens for Central City School Breakfast Program, which achieved its goal. The group later became Hunger Task Force, a major Wisconsin anti-hunger nonprofit.
Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter now available online
Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2024 Newsletter! Read about new culturally familiar foods at The Farm, a conversation with Sherrie Tussler and incoming CEO Matt King, Milwaukee’s unique downtown meal site, how we’re providing seniors dignified access to healthy food and more!