Programs
Multiple Pathways
to End Hunger
No single program can solve hunger. We operate four interconnected programs — each designed to reach a different population with exactly the food they need.
The Farm
50 Acres of Fresh Food for Milwaukee
The Hunger Task Force Farm is Wisconsin's largest urban farm dedicated entirely to fighting hunger. Located in Milwaukee, the farm grows over 300,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs annually — all distributed free to families and pantries across the county. From asparagus in spring to winter squash in fall, the farm provides a steady supply of nutrient-dense produce that money alone can't replicate.
- Certified organic farming practices
- Seasonal CSA-style distribution to pantries
- Youth education program for Milwaukee school groups
- Farm-to-table events supporting the mission
- Volunteer farm days every weekend in growing season
Senior Nutrition
Delivered with Dignity to Milwaukee Seniors
For Milwaukee seniors who face mobility challenges or transportation barriers, hunger is invisible but real. The Senior Nutrition program delivers monthly food boxes directly to homes — packed with shelf-stable staples, fresh produce when available, and culturally appropriate items. Volunteers complete a friendly wellness check at every door, making connection as much a part of the program as the food itself.
- Monthly delivery to 5,200+ homebound seniors
- No income qualification required
- Culturally appropriate food options
- Wellness check-in at every delivery
- Emergency supplement packages available
Summer Meals
Every Child Eats This Summer
When school cafeterias close for summer, 40,000+ Milwaukee children lose access to reliable nutrition. The Summer Meals program operates 400+ free meal sites at schools, parks, community centers, and libraries from June through August — serving breakfast and lunch to any child 18 and under with no registration, no documentation, and no cost. Just food, served with dignity.
- Free breakfast and lunch at 400+ sites
- No registration or documentation required
- Sites in every Milwaukee zip code
- Nutrition-compliant USDA menus
- Activity programming at many sites
Mobile Markets
Fresh Food Where It's Needed Most
In Milwaukee's food desert neighborhoods, a full-service grocery store can be 5+ miles away without reliable transit. Our Mobile Markets bring a farmer's-market-style selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, and proteins directly to parking lots, community centers, and housing developments — every week, free to anyone who comes. Six refrigerated trucks operate 18 routes per week, reaching 12 zip codes identified as food access deserts.
- 18 weekly stops across 12 Milwaukee zip codes
- Fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples
- Refrigerated fleet ensures food safety
- Bilingual staff at all stops
- Seniors and disabled residents receive priority line