Sargento Foods presents $55,800 donation to Hunger Task Force to combat hunger
MILWAUKEE --Sargento Foods Inc., in partnership with the Milwaukee Brewers, has donated $55,800 to the Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee as a part of the annual Double Helping for Hunger program.According to a press release, as the Official Cheese of the Milwaukee Brewers, Sargento donates $200 to Hunger Task Force for every double the Brewers hit at home or away during the regular season.
Riders visit House of Harley-Davidson, bring non-perishable food for Hunger Task Force
GREENFIELD -- The House of Harley-Davidson held a customer appreciation event on Saturday, Oct. 26 -- and all for a great cause.Riders of all ages were invited to the motorcycle dealership to listen to live music, carve up some pumpkins and enjoy some great food.PHOTO GALLERYThose who visited were encouraged to help the House to "Stuff the Truck" -- by bringing a non-perishable food item.
'EBT tokens accepted:' Some farmers markets add new incentive to help families get more for their money
BROWN DEER -- Some farmers markets are adding new incentives to help families get more for their money.
Hunger Task Force highlights summer meals program with Milwaukee event
MILWAUKEE -- Hunger Task Force hosted its second annual Sizzlin’ Summer Social.To bring additional awareness to the impact of the Summer Meals program, an event on Thursday, July 11 highlighted the Hunger Task Force MyPlate through different stations and activities.Summer is the peak time for childhood hunger, and many local children and families do not know about the free (federal) Summer Meals program in Milwaukee.Hunger Task Force organizes a nationally-recognized model for summer meals, known as the “Milwaukee Model,” to address the local issue of summer childhood hunger.
Hunger Task Force launches 'Summer Meals Program' to fight childhood hunger this summer
MILWAUKEE -- The Hunger Task Force launched its "Summer Meals Program" Tuesday, June 11.Volunteers started putting up signs at 140 locations across the city where kids could then pick up meals throughout the summer.For those living in underserved parts of Milwaukee, nutrition is a big problem for children who aren't receiving meals when school isn't in session."What we're going to see is escalating hunger from June, to July, to August before school reopens.
Double helping for hunger: Sargento expands partnership with Hunger Task Force, Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Sargento expanded its partnership with the Hunger Task Force during the Milwaukee Brewers' 2019 season.The company will donate $200 to the Hunger Task Force for every double the Brewers hit in any game during the season.
'Be there for our community:' Ruck Walk event supports Milwaukee's Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of Milwaukee Police Department District 3, U.S. Army Reservists, and community members got in another kind of workout on Saturday, April 6.
'Very generous:' Match Madness MKE brings back doubled donations from March 1-10
MILWAUKEE -- March Madness starts March 19, but Match Madness began March 1.
'Very serious situation:' Mobile market offers staples at a discount, as shutdown impacts FoodShare
MILWAUKEE -- Some in Milwaukee County who rely on food stamps have been impacted by the partial government shutdown that started on Dec. 22.
'Definitely a need:' New appeal for private funds to help homeless in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee aldermen and the Hunger Task Force announced on Thursday, Dec. 27 a new effort to allow individuals to donate to directly provide shelter assistance to Milwaukee’s homeless population this winter.Anyone can now walk into any of the 60 BMO Harris Bank locations in the city and metro area and say that they would like to donate to the Hunger Task Force Homeless Assistance Fund, and that donation will go directly to help the homeless.
Sargento Foods, 'Touchdowns for Hunger' raises $36K and counting for Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- It has become a tradition at Lambeau Field -- and it is changing the lives of people in southeast Wisconsin.Sargento Foods presented a check for $36,000 to Hunger Task Force on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
'Just in time for the holiday season:' 800 meals packed for Milwaukee families in need
MILWAUKEE -- During the holidays, sometimes the most important gift can be forgotten.
'A wonderful gift:' Volunteers help organize donations to Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is less than one week away.
'Make a difference:' Hunger Task Force seeks '3 key items' during holiday food drive
MILWAUKEE -- Hunger Task Force’s annual holiday food drive campaign, Food For Families, kicked off Monday, Oct. 1, with 52 days until Thanksgiving and 85 until Christmas.
'I always participate:' Summerfest visitors help FOX6, Hunger Task Force, Johnson Controls 'Stomp Out Hunger'
MILWAUKEE -- The Big Gig began Wednesday, June 27 at noon when the gates opened at Maier Festival Park, and Summerfest visitors helped the Hunger Task Force, Johnson Controls and FOX6 News "Stomp Out Hunger."
'Stomp Out Hunger' in southeast Wisconsin: Bring 3, get into Summerfest free
MILWAUKEE -- The first day of Summerfest is here and with it, a chance to get into the festival for FREE!