Hunger Task Force, Inc. is a non-profit, anti-hunger public policy organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hunger Task Force works to end hunger in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin by providing direct food delivery services, and works to end future hunger by advocating for fair and responsible administration of federal nutrition assistance programs. History Hunger Task Force was formed in 1974 by a group of parents who were concerned their children were going to school hungry in Milwaukee Public Schools. These parents banded together and successfully advocated for a school breakfast program. In 1977, WISN-TV in Milwaukee organized the Food For Families holiday food drive, and the "task force" was called upon to collect, store and distribute the donated food, creating Milwaukee's first and foremost food bank. Today, Hunger Task Force is a wholly donor driven community institution, and is supported by thousands of volunteers every year. Hunger Task Force is a member of the Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin, a federation of charities dedicated to providing free and nutritious food to low-income families. The current Executive Director of Hunger Task Force is Sherrie Tussler. Major Activities Hunger Task Force operates as both a food bank and anti-hunger advocacy organization. Food Banking The Hunger Task Force food bank delivers food free of charge to a network of 80 food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters in Milwaukee County. Monthly, these pantries serve over 33,000 people, and meal programs serve over 60,000 meals. Through a combination of federal commodities, donated food and fresh farm produce, Hunger Task Force provides affiliated charities a supply of free, nutritious food appropriate to client household size, diet and culture. Government Commodity Programs Hunger Task Force administers The Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in Wisconsin. Food Drives Hunger Task Force organizes hundreds of food drives across Milwaukee County every year, including the Food For Families food drive over the holidays, the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive, Opening Day at Summerfest and Opening Day at Wisconsin State Fair. Farm and Fish Hatchery Hunger Task Force operates a historic work farm in Franklin, Wisconsin. This farm produces 32 types of fruits and vegetables that are delivered free of charge to Hunger Task Force's network of affiliated charities. Over 300,000 pounds of fresh produce are grown and distributed annually. A fish hatchery located on the grounds of the farm also houses over 40,000