Spotlight: Hunger Task Force Stories
Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton Inspires Families During “12 Days of Khrismas” Community Service Day
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton partnered with Hunger Task Force for his annual “12 Days of Khrismas” Community Service Day. The day featured a holiday food sort and a hands-on cooking demonstration. Families worked alongside Khris to prepare healthy meals, learn about nutrition, and embrace the holiday spirit of giving back.
Partner of the Month: Molson Coors | November 2024
As Hunger Task Force’s Partner of the Month for November 2024, Molson Coors is honored for its committed volunteer efforts and company-wide food drives. Through these contributions, Molson Coors plays a vital role in helping to provide nutritious food to families in need across Milwaukee.
Shirl Gordon Remembered for Her Dedication to Feeding and Sheltering Individuals in Need
Shirl Gordon dedicated her life to fighting hunger and homelessness in Milwaukee. As a Hunger Task Force Site Developer, her compassion and leadership transformed our emergency food network, leaving a legacy of service and love.
Feeding Wisconsin’s Kids: Hunger Task Force Child Nutrition Organizer’s Insights from No Kid Hungry Summit
Tania Ramsey, Child Nutrition Organizer at Hunger Task Force, reflects on key takeaways from the Summer Nutrition Summit 2024, including strategies to improve summer meals, expand outreach, and prioritize nutritious, kid-friendly food for families in need.
News & Media
Manitowoc Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Hansen, Chief Strategy Officer414.238.6478 office | 414.588.7614 [email protected] Public School Advocates Working to Provide Healthy School Meals for All Students and End Lunch Shaming in the...
Give the Gift of Healthy Food: Hunger Task Force and Johnson Controls Kick Off Annual “Food For Families” Holiday Drive
The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and giving back to the community. However, for low-income families, the holidays can be especially challenging as they struggle to put food on the table while also trying to make the season special for their loved ones....
Hunger Task Force Fall 2023 Newsletter now available online
Fall 2023 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Fall 2023 Newsletter! Read about our bountiful harvest season at The Farm, ways Hunger Task Force is supporting WIC outreach across the state, the Cooking with Culture...
Fall 2023 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...
‘I feel thankful’: Family of seven shares how important free school meals are as kids head back to class
By: Symone Woolridge, TMJ4 News As kids and parents prepare to head back to school, it’s important to think about the children who don’t always have access to necessities like food. According to the Hunger Task Force, one in four kids doesn’t have enough food to eat....
Local Seniors Look for Solutions After Badger Box Funding Ends
Wisconsin legislators voted down measure to add funding to the state budget A pandemic-era resource is ending, leaving thousands of people across Wisconsin looking for new solutions. For the last few years, Willie Seward-Fowlkes looked forward to her monthly Badger...
Artists Wanted! Seeking submissions for 2023 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...
Hunger Task Force Summer 2023 Newsletter now available online
Summer 2023 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Summer 2023 Newsletter! Read about what's growing at The Farm this summer, the expansion of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, free Summer Meals for local kids...
Summer 2023 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 Summer 2023 edition...
Meet Up And Eat Up, Milwaukee! 2023 Summer Meals Program Provides Daily Meals to Kids, Teens and Families
With the support and collaboration of community-wide partners and organizations, Hunger Task Force is kicking off the Milwaukee Summer Meals Program this week! This summer, families with kids and teens (18 and under) are invited to Meet up And Eat Up at more than 150...
Hunger Task Force Spring 2023 Newsletter now available online
Spring 2023 Newsletter Click to explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Spring 2023 Newsletter! Read about hosting your own food drive, the expansion of culturally-focused nutrition education programming, Hunger Task Force’s growing FoodShare...
Hunger Task Force Celebrates Schools Recognized in the 2022-23 Wisconsin School Breakfast Challenge
School Breakfast fuels academic success! Kids who eat a healthy school breakfast do better in math, have higher attendance and are more likely to graduate. This year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teamed up with Hunger Task Force, the School...
Spring 2023 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 Spring 2023 edition...
Hunger Task Force Included in Food Access Research Publication
Timing is everything. During the pandemic, Hunger Task Force worked with a research team led by Melissa G. Bublitz, Katherine Du, Elizabeth Miller and Laura Peracchio to study how federal nutrition programs played a vital role in averting crisis levels of hunger. The...
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 special free giveaway to any fan who wants to enter.
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.