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Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Hunger Task Force and Autumn West Safe Haven Work Together to Feed Milwaukee’s Most Vulnerable Unhoused Community Members
Hunger Task Force and Autumn West Safe Haven are working together to combat food insecurity among Milwaukee’s most vulnerable unhoused community members. Through this collaboration, residents receive nutritious meals, stable shelter and vital resources to transition into permanent housing.
Julia Means Ends Hunger and Improves Health Outcomes in Milwaukee Through Community Nursing
For more than 40 years, Julia Means has devoted her life to caring for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable. Her partnerships with Hunger Task Force and other local organizations ensure families, seniors, and children receive the nutrition and resources they need to thrive.
Volunteer of the Month: TJ Jensen | December 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.
Meet Our Hunger Relief Federation Member Stevens Point Salvation Army
Meet Stevens Point Salvation Army, a proud member of the Hunger Relief Federation since 2017. Committed to fighting hunger locally, they provide healthy, chef-prepared meals for residents at The Hope Center and distribute nearly 2,000 to-go meals monthly for non-residents.
News & Media
Two food organizations team up to provide ‘Stockboxes’ for seniors
By: Veonna King, waow.com WAUSAU (WAOW) — The term "no one should go to bed hungry" is a statement that the Hunger Task Force and The Neighbors' Place have taken seriously. The two organizations began their 'Stockbox' program as a way to ensure that low-income seniors...
Hunger Task Force CEO Sherrie Tussler to Retire After 26 Years of Service
Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s only Free & Local food bank, announces that after 26 years of service CEO Sherrie Tussler will retire in June. Following her retirement, she will step into a part-time role as CEO Emeritus to provide strategic guidance to the...
Nominations Open! 2024 School Breakfast Champion
We want to show some love to the everyday champions who make school breakfast possible for kids. It takes a village - teachers, principals, superintendents, custodians, cafeteria staff, advocates - the list goes on. We want to hear from you! Is there someone in your...
Replacement for FoodShare Benefits
Current FoodShare members who lose food purchased with FoodShare benefits due to a flood, a fire, or other household misfortune, can request the replacement benefits from the State. Per the FoodShare handbook, a loss of power for four (4) hours or more can qualify as...
WISN 12 Celebrates 70th Anniversary with ’70 Years of Service’ Campaign to Help End Hunger
Station Partners with Hunger Task Force on an Initiative Throughout 2024 to Fight Hunger in Southeastern WisconsinMILWAUKEE, WI (January 11, 2024) – WISN 12 is honoring its 70th anniversary by launching the ‘70 Years of Service’ campaign, in partnership with Hunger...
Food For Families 2023: Wrapping Up Another Holiday Season of Ending Hunger in Milwaukee
In a year marked by rising food and gas prices, the generosity of the Milwaukee community shined bright through Food For Families – Hunger Task Force’s signature holiday food drive. Led by Johnson Controls' generous sponsorship for the past 18 years, the 2023 Food For...
Urgent Action Needed: Ensure WIC Stays Strong for Every Family!
A powerful call to action from Reno Wright, Advocacy Director, Hunger Task Force:Our children's health depends on us, and today I’m reaching out with an important advocacy action for our community to take collectively. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program...
Hunger Task Force distributes Stockboxes to seniors despite winter weather
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The snow didn't stop Hunger Task Force from helping out local seniors Tuesday. "They count on it each month, to receive the box to help them through the month with having food," said Director of Senior Services Rick Lewandowski. "They know they...
Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did a year ago
By: Diana Gutierrez, WISN 12 During the pandemic, a family of four who qualified for minimum benefits was eligible for $380 per month. Wisconsin families have fewer FoodShare benefits than they did this time last year. Last spring, the extra money agencies received...
Hunger Task Force helps Indigenous seniors with food insecurity with free ‘Stockbox’ program
By: Tahleel Mohieldin, TMJ4 News At a Hunger Task Force’s distribution event Thursday, the non-profit provided seniors in the indigenous community with several boxes of food to take home as a part of a larger initiative. Charlene H. Smith was one of the attendees...
Winter 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 Fall 2023 edition of...
Hunger Task Force Winter 2023 Newsletter now available online
Winter 2023 Newsletter As we wrap up 2023 and look to the new year, explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Winter Newsletter! Read about Hunger Task Force’s partnership with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, our preparation for colder weather...
Hunger Task Force brings groceries on wheels to those living in Milwaukee County’s food deserts
By: Michele Fiore, CBS58 The long winter months present an extra challenge to those living with food insecurity, but volunteers with the Hunger Task Force hope to take away the concerns of people living in Milwaukee County's food deserts. It's a grocery store on...
The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this year
Claire ThorntonUSA TODAYPublishished Nov. 17, 2023The staggering hunger crisis in America: How you can help struggling food banks this yearHunger in America is unabating, and in 2023, safety nets meant to catch people at their most vulnerable are seeing spikes in...
Milwaukee Marine Veteran still looks to serve his community by fighting hunger
Sal Gonzalez, a U.S. Marine veteran, brings his commitment to service to Hunger Task Force as a route representative. Delivering thousands of pounds of food to Milwaukee pantries, Sal ensures families have access to the resources they need.
Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market Receives Boost From Antetokounmpo Family
Stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, and staples at half the in-store price, the Mobile Market by Hunger Task Force provides essential groceries to Milwaukee’s underserved areas. Thanks to support from the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation and GE Healthcare, this “store on wheels” continues to reach more neighborhoods, empowering residents with affordable, nutritious options and catering to cultural and dietary needs.