Changes coming to FoodShare program: Adults with no children will be required to work for benefits
MADISON (WITI) -- Major changes coming soon to Wisconsin's FoodShare program.Starting April 1st, FoodShare recipients ages 18 to 49 (who do not have any minor children) will be required to work for their benefits.The work requirement rules will affect members who have a renewal or apply for FoodShare benefits on and after April 1st, 2015.If you are an adult age 18 through 49, there are four ways you can meet your work requirement:
Tribute to "Dairy State:" Milwaukee hosts U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin is the "Dairy State," so it makes sense that Milwaukee played host to the United States Championship Cheese Contest!
"Not a good investment:" Some not pleased with WisDOT's "preferred alternative" for I-94 East/West Corridor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ditching plans for a double-decker, on Tuesday, February 17th, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb unveiled the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor reconstruction.
Eat cheese and help the Hunger Task Force when U.S. Championship Cheese Contest comes to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is coming to town, and with it, an exclusive opportunity for the public to taste dozens of the nation’s best cheeses and witness the final round of judging to determine the 2015 U.S. Champion Cheese – all while benefitting a great cause: the Hunger Task Force.The Champion Cheese Charity Event – A Benefit for Hunger Task Force opens at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19th in the Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.Tickets are $35 and are on sale now at http://www.hungertaskforce.org/donate/us-championship-cheese-gala/.
It's tasty and nutritious, and it's WANTED! Hunger Task Force kicks off "Wanted: Peanut Butter" program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Peanut butter is tasty and nutritious, and now -- it's wanted!"This is breakfast.
"To help any way I can:" Packers Andrew Quarless encouraging folks to help "Defeat Hunger!"
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- With the last name "Pack," it's no surprise Michelle Pack and her 10-month old baby boy Samuel love the green and gold.
800 bins full of food packed to feed families in need over the holidays
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some families don't know how they're going to put food on the table for their next meal.
"Touchdowns for Charity" campaign generates $52,000 for Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special Green Bay Packers tailgate was held in Milwaukee on Tuesday, December 16th -- at Hunger Task Force.Sargento Cheese presented officials with Hunger Task Force with a check for $52,000.
Lend a helping...HAM! Hunger Task Force looking for a few good hams this holiday season!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Hunger Task Force is teaming up with 102.9 The HOG, SVA Certified Public Accountants and Sherwin Industries for the Lend A Helping Ham program.
Need is "definitely significant:" Hunger Task Force's blue donation boxes out for the season
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- While making her weekly trip to the grocery store, Carli Sanders put a couple extra items in her grocery cart after noticing the Hunger Task Force's blue donation boxes are back out for the season."I think it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I like teaching my son to do nice things for people in need," said Sanders.More than 30 Pick 'n Saves in southeastern Wisconsin received the donation boxes for its Food For Families program."Having to worry about whether you can have three meals with your family is not something that we're okay with.
Volunteers needed to help at The Hunger Task Force's Farm
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some of the last crops of the season are ready to be picked -- and one farm needs your help.
Thousands saw their food stamps subsidies decrease dramatically, and it was all a mistake!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of people in Wisconsin's FoodShare program saw their food stamps subsidies decrease dramatically.
"We're probably gonna feed about 30,000 people:" Palermo's teams up to donate 10,000 pizzas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Palermo's Pizza gave away 10,000 pizzas to the Hunger Task Force today, September 27th.The event is part of a larger celebration of the Milwaukee company's 50th anniversary.Palermo's partnered with Roundy's today to make the event a success.Several big names attended, including Bucks player John Henson, and County Executive Chris Abele.Anyone could stop by to sample pizza, but the goal was charity.Organizers say it's offering a truly unique donation."It's going out, we're probably gonna feed about 30,000 people.
State Fair goers help fight hunger while getting a sweet deal on admission
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Crowds of people poured into the Wisconsin State Fair on opening day, but many of them were bringing something extra."It makes you feel good especially because we have good jobs and we can afford everything and we like to help other people," said Judy Ingraham as she walked into the fair.They were bringing in food to get a sweet deal.
Emergency food stamps available to those without power...but is there now an additional hurdle for people who need help?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A barrier to getting hungry people food -- that's how one organization is describing the process of getting emergency food stamps after Monday's storms.
Packing more than just the Summerfest necessities: Many helping to "Stomp Out Hunger"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crowds of people couldn't wait to get into Summerfest for Opening Day on Wednesday, June 25th.
Mark your calendar: Bring 3 and get into Summerfest FREE!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can help FOX6, Johnson Controls and Summerfest“Stomp Out Hunger” in southeast Wisconsin.On the opening day of Summerfest, Wednesday June 25th, donate three (3) non-perishable food items between noon and 3 p.m. and you’ll receive one (1) free weekday admission ticket to get in to Summerfest free that day.Donations will be accepted at the Mid-Gate Promotions Booth as well as at the North Gate.
Hunger Task Force hosts 2014 Letter Carrier Olympics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Hunger Task Force hosted its fifth annual Letter Carrier Olympics on Friday, May 9th.
It'll be a happier Easter for 1,500 families in need
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They're not quite the Easter bunny, but hundreds of volunteers gathered to fill baskets with food for families in need.If it wasn't for this extra help, Baby Ruth Joiner wouldn't have been able to serve an Easter meal to her family."You can`t even express how you feel, it`s such a wonderful thing," said Joiner.This is the 7th annual Easter Baskets for the Hungry program put on by Palermo's Pizza and the Hunger Task Force."There's everything in here for a family of 4 to feed them from their Easter meal on Sunday all the way through the week.
Hunger Task Force sees drop in demand during cold weather
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- An area food pantry is seeing a significant drop in demand during the cold weather as frigid temperatures are keeping more and more people indoors.The Hunger Task Force says after a spike in November and December, winter is typically a slower time of the year for them.