Sherrie Tussler, executive director of Hunger Task Force.
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Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them
And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Hunger Task Force Opening New Southside Center
State's biggest anti-hunger organization has bought building, plans renovation.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.
May 18th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Few SNAP Recipients Reimbursed for Spoiled Food
Funding available for food lost due to power outages, flooding, but few apply. Why?
Apr 9th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Sherrie Tussler’s Innovative Approach to Fighting Hunger
Head of Hunger Task Force will retire after 26 years on the job.
Mar 24th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Hunger Task Force CEO Announces Retirement
Sherrie Tussler will retire in June after 26 years at the helm of the organization. Associate Director Matt King will take her place.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Amidst Inflation Crunch, Food Pantries Need Donations
Demand is growing and federal aid program has stopped.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Problems Abound With Access To FoodShare Program After Changes
People wait on hold, only to be hung up on when office closes.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Trisha Young
More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits
Food pantries brace for high demand, say pandemic benefits cutoff too sudden.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Food Pantries Brace For Surge With Federal Program Ending
Federal SNAP emergency allotments end this month.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate
Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center
Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building
Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mobile Markets Come to Food Deserts
13.4% of Milwaukee households lack a car. Piggly Wiggly mobile markets bring groceries to them.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Lauryn Azu and Joe States
State’s FoodShare Program Has Decade-Old Barriers
Difficult application process, insufficient benefits, other problems limit its impact.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Joey Prestley and Sam Watson
Old National Finds Downtown Home
Plus: a busy week of downtown leasing news and recapping all the week's real estate stories.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
SNAP Food Benefits Fall Short in State, Nation
In 27 counties and 40% of the nation benefits fall short of average cost of a meal.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed
Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hospital May Open Grocery Store
Ascension Saint Joseph hosting mobile market, considering permanent food store.
May 8th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions
Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Get Pandemic School Lunch Benefits
Low-income families whose children were at home during pandemic can apply to state for federal aid.
Apr 10th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Will Robin Vos Face Healthcare Realities?
American Rescue Plan offers huge opportunities for states to expand medical coverage.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
How To Be Reimbursed for Meals During Virtual Learning
Federal program will pay families up to $1,248 per child that qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Sam Woods
How to Get Food Share Benefits
Biden’s executive order expands benefits. 5 things you need to know.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Hunger Task Force Targets Food Deserts
Mobile Markets makes two stops every week day bringing fresh, affordable foods to neighborhoods.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
State Gives Food Banks $10 Million
Agencies like the Hunger Task Force have seen demand go up 70% during pandemic.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Demand for Food Assistance Doubles in State
Food share applications rise by 5,000 per week, food banks balance face shrinking supply.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally
The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Media Food Pantry List Can Mislead?
Hunger Task Force warns people to double check, some “food pantries” listed can’t handle demands.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tussler Saving Merrill Park Home
Hunger Task Force leader has quietly saved three homes in the area already.
May 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Costly War on the Poor
Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Shutdown Hurts Food Share Recipients
Demand for food pantries up due to delays getting benefits.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Shutdown May Cut Off Food Share Benefits
State official unsure whether there will be funding for the program given federal shutdown.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Warning Residents of Lead Dangers
Door-to-door workers allied with Hunger Task Force teach Amani residents about possible problems.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Farm Bill Threatens Thousands of Children
Nonpartisan analysis: 11% of state's food stamp recipients would lose eligibility under federal farm bill.
May 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White
Bango Joins Campaign to End Hunger
Milwaukee Bucks and Cousins Subs partner with Hunger Task Force on the campaign.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Catherine Jozwik
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Proposal Would Grow Central City Farms
Two Milwaukee legislators envision urban farms rising in 30th St. Corridor.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Targets Evictions, Housing Discrimination
1 in 8 families evicted every two years. Rep. Crawley’s bill aims at problem.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood
Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
How 70,000 People Lost Food Stamps
And how this cost state taxpayers $54 million.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Sherrie Tussler
Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”
Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Summer Program Has Free Meals for Kids
138 locations in city, by Hunger Task Force, for anyone under 18 who’s hungry.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
A Call for Clean Water
Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.
May 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Wisconsin’s Anti-Hunger Leader
Hunger Task Force raises money to feed 50,000 people every month. It’s not easy.
Nov 16th, 2016 by Cheyenne Fischer
County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts
New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
15,000 People Have Lost Food Assistance
Soup kitchens and food shelters flooded with hungry people needing help.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Sherrie Tussler
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
A Whole New Class of Poor People?
Walker plan to quietly slash Food Stamps for 62,000 people will cost state $58 million to lose $92 million in federal funding.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Fresh Produce For Poor People
Local charitable food programs working to offer more nutritional food, fruits and vegetables.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Federal Cuts Challenge Local Food Programs
Funding reduced though number of county Food Share recipients hasn't declined.
Mar 10th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Hey, Let’s Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients
Walker and Vos love the idea. So what will it cost and what will it accomplish?
Feb 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Thousands Could Lose Food Stamps Under Walker Proposal
Job training requirements could mean more hunger in Milwaukee, advocate predicts.
Mar 18th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
