By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Wisconsin will Replace FoodShare Aid When Outages Spoil Food, but Filing Requests Isn’t Easy
Bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of awareness mean few FoodShare/SNAP recipients are reimbursed for spoiled food following power outages and other misfortunes. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and … [Read more...]
Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s Nontraditional Approach to Fighting Hunger
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
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Food is a Human Right
By Sherrie Tussler Executive Director, Hunger Task Force Hunger persists in Wisconsin. Throughout the pandemic, a good deal of federal financial assistance streamed to states and communities … [Read more...]
You Are Invited to the Touchdowns for Hunger 20th Anniversary Celebration at Hunger Task Force on December 20
We can't wait to see you and a guest at Hunger Task Force for the Touchdowns for Hunger 20th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, December 20 (8:30 - 11:00 am). Join Hunger Task Force, Sargento and the … [Read more...]
Join Nanette and Take Away the Tough Choices During the Holiday Season
Growing up, Nanette learned the value of giving back to her community. Up until her early adult years, Nanette volunteered at the food pantry and soup kitchen in her community, not knowing that she … [Read more...]
Hunger Task Force Files Civil Rights Complaint Due to Ill-advised MiLES Closure and Move
Complaint sites institutional bias and continued disparate treatment against people of color, precariously housed and limited English proficient in need of services in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE– On Monday, … [Read more...]
Join Seniors like Allen and Spread the Word About FoodShare
Allen, a retired veteran, living in Milwaukee, heard about FoodShare through a friend. “I didn’t know about FoodShare until a friend told me about it,” said Allen. “I might have seen it on TV or … [Read more...]
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Food Is A Human Right, But Too Many In My Community Are Struggling To Buy Food
By T.R. Edwards, Esq. Advocacy Director, Hunger Task Force We do not ask for help. We do not tell anyone when we struggle. Too often, we refuse to share our pain, struggle, or sorrow until we … [Read more...]
