Mobile Market

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What is the Mobile Market?

The Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that travels throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods. The Mobile Market makes stops daily Monday – Friday in communities throughout the city.

Along with other staples, local grocer Piggly Wiggly stocks the Mobile Market with a healthy selection of fruits, vegetables, milk (dairy and nondairy options), chicken, beef, pork, deli meat, cheese, yogurt and more. The market does not sell canned items or processed foods.

How do I shop the Mobile Market?

The market accepts debit cards, credit cards and Quest EBT. No cash is onboard or accepted. Hunger Task Force FoodShare Outreach staff will help eligible people apply for FoodShare during market operating hours. The market is an active store, not a food pantry or donation center.

All shoppers are welcome on the Mobile Market. Hunger Task Force offers 25% OFF all items on the Mobile Market beyond Piggly Wiggly’s low prices.

“Many of our older adults are low income and depend on one check a month. With the cost of groceries being so high now, it makes it harder for older adults to get nutritious meals on their budgets. Older adults, especially those who live in food desert areas, don’t have access to fresh produce, meats, and veggies in their neighborhoods. The Hunger Task Force Mobile Market provides an opportunity for everyone in the community to get the food they need at an affordable price and is a life changer for many people here. People line up for the Mobile Market before the truck even arrives, which shows the importance and need of this phenomenal program. We are extremely grateful to the Hunger Task Force for not only being an anchor to our community but for giving people in the community the opportunity to get the food they depend on and need.”

~ Sheila Carter, Program Manager at Clinton Rose Senior Center

Have questions or interested in having the Mobile Market visit your site?

Contact Rick Lewandowski, Senior Services Director, at [email protected] or 414-238-6462 for more information.

Mobile Market Support

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the signature sponsor of Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market – and not only provides financial support for this important program, but joins Hunger Task Force in the community on a weekly basis to provide outreach and education on Medicare and Medicaid to seniors.

To attend a free educational webinar or benefit seminar presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield visit: anthem-rsvp.com.

For general inquiries about Medicare or having both Medicare & Medicaid, email our Anthem partners at [email protected].

Hunger Task Force Mobile Market Brings the Grocery Store to the Customer

The Mobile Market makes stops throughout Milwaukee County year-round to offer groceries at a significant discount to ensure affordability. It started in 2016 as a response to a lack of access to healthy food throughout several areas of Milwaukee.

Andrew Ruehl Supports Affordable Access to Healthy Groceries on the Mobile Market

Discover how Milwaukee native Andrew Ruehl, Community Affairs Lead at GE HealthCare, is tackling food insecurity and promoting health equity in Milwaukee. Learn about his efforts to support Hunger Task Force and the Mobile Market, bringing affordable healthy food to underserved communities.

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.

Affordable Groceries Are No Joke to Jeremy Warwick, Hunger Task Force Mobile Market Driver

Before joining Hunger Task Force nearly seven years ago, Jeremy Warwick dreamed of becoming a stand-up comedian. Now, as the Mobile Market driver, he blends humor with compassion, delivering food to those in need. For six years, Jeremy provided essential groceries to local pantries, senior centers, and shelters.

Grocery store on wheels makes rounds in Milwaukee County

The Mobile Market is a smaller-scale grocery store. It’s not a food pantry, instead the market is open to everyone. Anyone can show up and shop. The market follows a set schedule and makes stops at various locations around Milwaukee County.

Hunger Task Force brings groceries on wheels to those living in Milwaukee County’s food deserts

The Hunger Task Force Mobile Market, partnering with Piggly Wiggly, was rolling and ready for its monthly stop outside the College Court senior apartments Monday afternoon.

Meet the new faces of Hunger Task Force

The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff. Hunger Task Force is proud to announce the addition of three new faces to our Advocacy and Senior Services teams. We are thrilled to welcome Leslie, Jeremy and Menickalay to their new roles at Hunger Task Force.

Hunger Task Force Receives $900,000 from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Address Health and Food Insecurity

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has generously committed $900,000 over the next three years to support Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market and senior outreach programs. This collaboration represents one of Anthem’s largest philanthropic investments in Wisconsin.

Hunger Task Force Mobile Market featured nationally on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Hunger Task Force and our Mobile Market partnership with Piggly Wiggly was featured nationally on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. We are excited to share this “grocery store on wheels” model more broadly and are steadfast in our commitment to providing fresh options to food deserts – areas with limited access to affordable and healthy foods.

Exciting changes for the Mobile Market – New Driver. New Schedule. New Discount!

The Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that travels throughout Milwaukee County, visiting communities with little to no access to fresh foods. With help from a federal grant, Hunger Task Force discount all groceries purchased at the Mobile Market. Recently, the discount was doubled from 25% to 50% on all items.