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Why Hunger Task Force Farmer Jordan Leitner Left Legal Services to Become a Farmer
Discover the inspiring journey of Jordan Leitner, a former paralegal turned dedicated farmer at Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin, Wisconsin. Learn how Jordan and a team of nearly 6,000 volunteers cultivate over half a million pounds of fresh produce annually to nourish families in Milwaukee County.

Centers For Independence’s New Commercial Kitchen Strengthens Summer Meals Program
Discover how the Centers for Independence’s renovated kitchen at Concordia 27 enhances Milwaukee’s Summer Meals Program. With increased capacity and state-of-the-art equipment, CFI is set to provide over 270,000 healthy meals to local children this summer, bridging the hunger gap and supporting job training programs.

Volunteer of the Month: Angie Sandoval | August 2024
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.

Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture: Hunger Task Force Farm Director’s Insights from 2024 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show
The Hunger Task Force Farm is leading the way in sustainable agriculture by applying insights from the 2024 Eco-Ag Conference. Learn how practices like cover cropping, biodiversity initiatives, and community partnerships enhance stewardship of the land and the community, ensuring families have access to fresh, healthy produce.
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The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this year
Hunger in America is unabating, and in 2023, safety nets meant to catch people at their most vulnerable are seeing spikes in visits compared to last year. Since pandemic-era boosts to government food aid ended earlier this year in many states, families are turning to food banks to close a gap in need that feels like it has no end in sight.
Manitowoc Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the District
Community advocates and members of the Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) Board of Directors have demanded Superintendent James Feil reverse his decision to opt out of a program which would have provided healthy school meals for all students during the 23/24 school year.