Hunger Task Force

Hunger Task Force is a prominent non-profit organization and food bank based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dedicated to ending hunger and malnutrition through a "Free & Local" model. Founded in 1974, the organization serves as a critical public health entity by addressing the social determinants of health through large-scale food distribution and advocacy. It is notable for being the first food bank in the United States to adopt the USDA’s MyPlate nutrition standards, ensuring that the food provided meets high nutritional quality to combat diet-related chronic diseases. Hunger Task Force operates a 208-acre urban farm to produce fresh fruits and vegetables and a mobile grocery market to increase access in underserved neighborhoods. The organization also leads advocacy efforts for federal nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals to ensure long-term food security.