"It's a lifesaver:" Hunger Task Force distributes hundreds of 'Holiday Bins'
MILWAUKEE -- On the outside, they are just a collection of cardboard boxes, piled by the hundreds.
Packers' Jared Cook, Sargento officials present $39K check to Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- Just in time for the holidays, the Hunger Task Force on Tuesday, December 13th received a big donation.The Green Bay Packers and Sargento Foods presented a $39,000 check to the Hunger Task Force -- marking the 14th season of the "Touchdowns for Charity" program.The program has raised more than $1.1 million since it began.Packers' tight end Jared Cook joined Sargento officials to present the check."I want to thank everyone for being here today.
“Lend a Helping Ham:” Hunger Task Force officials asking for ham donations this holiday season
MILWAUKEE -- Hunger Task Force is looking to collect holiday hams in partnership with 102.9 The HOG and Patrick Cudahy.
Brewers, Ryan Braun team up with Hunger Task Force to collect food donations
MILWAUKEE -- The spirit of the season was definitely felt at Miller Park on Wednesday morning, November 23rd.Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was out at the ballpark collecting food donations for the Hunger Task Force.
"Why not help more:" Student athletes work to earn conference title for charity effort
MILWAUKEE -- Giving never goes out of style, but it gets amplified during the holiday season -- and one group has made the Thanksgiving holiday special for thousands.
"We can't believe we were able to receive this:" 800 full holiday meals built, distributed to families in need
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County's neediest families will have a full fridge and pantry this Thanksgiving holiday.
Ready to roll: Make your way to downtown Milwaukee for the annual Holiday Parade
MILWAUKEE -- Excitement is building for the 2016 Milwaukee Holiday Parade -- set to roll on Saturday morning, November 19th.From its start in 1927, the Milwaukee Holiday Parade remains a cherished holiday tradition.
"Hoping to see a significant number of donations:" Hunger Task Force extends hours for the holidays
MILWAUKEE -- To accommodate the increased volume of food donations – including turkey and hams – for the holiday season, Hunger Task Force will offer extended hours through the end of the year.Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – noon.
"This is the time when families are most in need:" Hunger Task Force kicks off annual food drive
MILWAUKEE -- With the holidays right around the corner, there was a festive atmosphere at the Hunger Task Force.
"We can't forget about our seniors:" Hunger Task Force hands out Stockboxes filled with food to area seniors
MILWAUKEE -- "We can't forget about our seniors." Those were the words from the executive director for the Hunger Task Force -- as the organization prepared to hand out 500 boxes filled with food to area seniors on Wednesday, September 21st.
Fishermen can now donate fresh fish to Milwaukee's food pantries: "It makes you feel good"
MILWAUKEE -- As the saying goes, if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.
63,000 pounds of food collected! Summerfest attendees help fight hunger in southeastern Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- It was an opportunity to help the hungry in southeastern Wisconsin -- while also getting into Summerfest for FREE on Opening Day Wednesday, June 29th.
Milwaukee skyscraper replica, made entirely of peanut butter, donated to Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- A downtown Milwaukee skyscraper has been replicated -- using peanut butter!Tenants of the 411 East Wisconsin Center built the 18-story peanut butter tower.On Monday, June 20th, they tore it down, and donated the building blocks to the Hunger Task Force.More than 1,000 jars were donated -- plus more than $1,100.
Fests Feed initiative: Save all summer long at festivals when you donate non-perishable food
MILWAUKEE -- It wouldn't be summer in Milwaukee without a different festival every weekend.
"Stamp out Hunger:" Letter carriers nationwide do their part to feed the hungry
MILWAUKEE -- Letter carriers all across the country are doing their part to help feed the hungry.
Officials warn of door-to-door solicitor claiming to be Hunger Task Force representative
MILWAUKEE -- The Hunger Task Force is warning residents about a man going door-to-door soliciting money on behalf of Hunger Task Force.He calls himself Pastor Charles and has been seen on Milwaukee’s East Side and in the Riverwest neighborhood.Officials say this man is not a representative of Hunger Task Force.
Letter carriers work overtime on their day off, gearing up for "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee-area letter carriers worked overtime on Sunday, April 24th to help feed the hungry.The letter carriers, on their day off, sorted and weighed more than a half-million postcards to let people know about the Hunger Task Force's "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive.It is easy to make a donation.On May 14th, all you have to do is put a food donation in your mailbox.All of the food donated in the Milwaukee area will stay in the Milwaukee area."Here in Milwaukee, we have about 35,000 every month that are visiting local food pantries and over half those people are kids," Jonathan Hansen with the Hunger Task Force said.During the week leading up to May 14th, letter carriers will drop off blue bags that you can fill with non-perishable food items.CLICK HERE to learn more about the Hunger Task Force and the Stamp Out Hunger program.
Palermo's Pizza employees pack, hand out Easter baskets for families in need in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two-hundred Palermo's Pizza employees had the day off work on Wednesday, March 23rd so that they could volunteer at the Hunger Task Force.The workers packed and handed out 1,500 Easter baskets for families in need.They filled each basket with about 56 pounds of food -- enough to feed a family for a week.
Bruce Springsteen concert garners over $18,000 for Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band teamed up with the Hunger Task Force and were able to raise over $18,000 in cash donations -- an all-time record for Springsteen concert fundraisers.The band's sold-out show took place Thursday, March 3rd at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
"Block Out Hunger:" Cousins Subs, Bucks team up for campaign benefitting Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to ‘Block Out Hunger’—an anti-hunger campaign benefitting Hunger Task Force and food pantries throughout Wisconsin.The campaign aims to ‘Block Out Hunger’ in two ways.