Hunger Task Force

❄️ MEET THE ARTIST!❄️ Alicia Pond has been drawing and painting from a young age. She is a self-taught artist who enjoys a variety of mediums from watercolor and gouache to ink, pencils and pastels. Purchase Alicia's holiday card "A Quiet Snowfall" and support Hunger Task Force at: bit.ly/HTFholiday-cards Alicia is inspired by the outside world and seeks to bring a whimsical perspective to her work, which includes animals, insects, plants and landscapes. She regularly participates in art fairs around Milwaukee, and some of her work is featured in Stone Creek Coffee Roasters. #holidaycards #holidaycard #milwaukeeart #localartist #watercolor

We had a fantastic time cooking up a MyPlate-inspired Turkey Hash with our friends from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, celebrating the start of this year’s Turkey Ticker campaign! This November, every turkey donated is matched by Zurn Elkay, doubling the impact for families in need. Donate a turkey (or two) today: bit.ly/turkey-ticker 🦃 ▶️ 🦃🦃 Stay tuned throughout November to join us in tracking the impact of your generosity through the Turkey Ticker and donate a turkey online today to help us reach our goal! #turkeyticker #myplate #zurnelkay

✨ Celebrating our Volunteer of the Month!✨ In just two years, Jean Faas has given nearly 100 hours of her time, bringing a sense of duty and commitment to her volunteerism. From conducting surveys at food pantries to distributing farmers’ market vouchers for seniors, Jean’s contributions touch many aspects of our mission. Read more about Jean's contributions: https://lnkd.in/gS82sZEx She has been a vital part of programs like the Harvest Box and DoorDash delivery, often assisting with mailings, phone calls and other critical administrative tasks. We’re grateful to have Jean in our volunteer family and are proud to name her our Volunteer of the Month for November 2024. #volunteerofthemonth #volunteer #volunteering #giveback

Double your donation, bird-for-bird! 🦃 bit.ly/turkey-ticker 🦃 November is here, and that means the Zurn Elkay Turkey Ticker Challenge is back! All month long, our friends at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions will be matching each turkey donation to Hunger Task Force. Local need is great, and we are working hard to make sure families have this festive centerpiece on the Thanksgiving table. Each turkey donation is just $15 – donate a bird (or two) online today!

Trick or Treat! 🎃 Our volunteers brought some Halloween spirit to their shift by showing up in costume! We’re so lucky to have such fun, dedicated folks lending a hand to help feed our community. We 💛 our volunteers—thanks for making this Halloween extra special! #happyhalloween

Throughout October, the Hunger Task Force Farm hosted amazing groups to help us transplant, clean up natural areas and harvest fresh fruits and veggies for our community. Huge thanks to Lamplight, home of the TIKI® Brand, Northwestern Mutual, Goodwill Industries of SE Wisconsin, UW Credit Union, Milwaukee Tool, SC Johnson, Caterpillar Inc., Rockwell Automation, Pepper Construction Group, Colectivo Coffee, Evans Transportation Services, C.H. Robinson, Clarios, EMC Insights, Nielsen, U.S. Bank, Chobani, LeaseCrunch, GenAlpha Technologies, Vivent Health , Husco, CBRE, OwnersEdge, Inc., Next Gen Realtors, PFERD North America, Gardner Builders, GPS Education Partners, WISN-TV, Bureau of Labor Statistics, SVA, ATI SPECIALTY MATERIALS LIMITED, MilliporeSigma, Medical College of Wisconsin, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harwood Engineering Consultants, Annex Wealth Management, Weyco Group, Inc., WEC Energy Group and all the individual volunteers who helped out at The Farm this month. You help us keep our Milwaukee neighbors fed! Learn more about The Farm: bit.ly/HTFfarm 🌽

Through our community nutrition program, Hunger Task Force uses #MyPlate to promote healthy eating by helping families read food labels and make healthy choices when food shopping on a budget. Thanks to the USDA for highlighting our work in a "Stories from the Field" feature! ✅ Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/gk5jvXRB

October is #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth! Celebrate with us by making your own Turkey Giniling, a delicious and MyPlate-friendly Filipino dish that’s sweet, savory and EASY TO MAKE! Packed with colorful veggies and lean turkey, it’s a fantastic source of protein and packed with essential vitamins! FULL RECIPE: https://lnkd.in/g3WJduZJ #filipinofood #filipinoamerican #filipenohistory #recipe #MyPlate

This holiday season, make a meaningful difference with just a click! Help set a holiday table for a family in need with a Food For Families donation. Select a festive turkey dinner with all the holiday trimmings – your gift provides a complete meal that warms both hearts and homes. Give the gift of healthy food ▶️ bit.ly/HTF-foodforfamilies Join Hunger Task Force to make sure no one goes without this season. Donate now for a simple, easy way to spread joy and make a lasting impact. #FoodForFamilies #holidaydonation #donateonline #endhunger

A huge shoutout to our friends at Avanti Realty LLC! Their recent Food For Families food drive brought in nearly 600 pounds of healthy donations for local children, families and seniors. 💙 Interested in supporting Hunger Task Force this holiday season? Hosting a food drive at your workplace is a fantastic way to contribute to our Free & Local mission. Get started today at ▶️ bit.ly/HTF-foodforfamilies.