Hunger Task Force

Name

Hunger Task Force

Legal name

Hunger Task Force, Inc.

Website

https://hungertaskforce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee's only Free & Local food bank, distributing food free of charge through nearly 200 access points and serving more than 175,000 individuals monthly across Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, it operates a 208-acre farm, a Mobile Market, and senior and children's nutrition programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition Technical Assistance (BPADAEAG)

Keywords

• Emergency food distribution
• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Community nutrition education
• Mobile food market

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the website, monthly recurring donations, one-time gifts, and tribute/dedicated donations. Multiple giving mechanisms are available including online, mail, and phone.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Major corporate donors such as Kohl's ($750,000 renewal in 2025) provide significant funding. Kohl's has delivered millions of meals since 2009 through ongoing partnership.
3. Government Grants and Programs: Wisconsin announced $10 million in state funding for the Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, with Hunger Task Force and Feeding Wisconsin receiving funds. The organization also administers federal nutrition programs including TEFAP, CSFP/Stockbox, WIC, and Summer Meals.
4. Planned Giving / Legacy Society: Bequests in wills, beneficiary designations, and other estate planned gifts. Donors document estate intentions to support the organization into the future.
5. Workplace Giving: Employees can designate Hunger Task Force through payroll deduction in workplace campaigns including Combined Federal Campaign, Wisconsin State Employees Combined Campaign, Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, MPS, and MATC. The Hunger Relief Fund is a federation of over 20 organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee's Free & Local food bank that distributes emergency food free of charge to a network of nearly 200 pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. The organization operates a 208-acre farm producing fresh produce, a Mobile Market grocery-on-wheels serving food deserts, senior Stockbox monthly food boxes, and a Summer Meals program for children. Revenue comes from donations, corporate partnerships, and government grants supporting both immediate food relief and policy advocacy.

Product overview

Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee's Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin's leading anti-hunger organization. The organization operates a portfolio of programs including the Food Bank (distributing food through 200 access points), The Farm (a 208-acre farm producing 500,000+ lbs of produce annually), Mobile Market (grocery store on wheels serving food deserts), Stockbox (monthly food boxes for seniors), Summer Meals (free meals for kids during school breaks), Community Nutrition Education, Voices Against Hunger advocacy, and Hunger Relief Federation (network of 20+ partner organizations). The organization does not charge for food, delivery, or network membership, distinguishing itself from other food banks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Farm: A 208-acre farm in Franklin, Wisconsin that grows over 70 varieties of fresh produce to supply the food bank, producing over 500,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables annually.
• Mobile Market
• Stockbox
• Voices Against Hunger
• Hunger Relief Federation

Products and services

• Food Bank Milwaukee's only Free & Local food bank distributing emergency food free of charge to a network of nearly 200 food pantries, shelters, and meal programs serving children, families, and seniors.
• The Farm A 208-acre farm in Franklin, WI that grows over 70 varieties of 28 different crops, harvesting over 500,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables annually with help from nearly 6,000 volunteers.
• Mobile Market A grocery store on wheels traveling throughout Milwaukee County Monday-Friday to visit food desert communities, offering fresh produce, dairy, chicken, beef, pork, deli meat, cheese, and yogurt at 25% below Piggly Wiggly's low prices.
• Stockbox Free monthly boxes of healthy food including cereal, milk, canned vegetables and fruits, pasta or rice, protein, and fruit juice for Wisconsin residents age 60+ meeting income guidelines. Also available via DoorDash delivery for homebound seniors.
• Summer Meals Free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under at 130+ sites throughout Milwaukee County when school is not in session, operated through the Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative.
• Community Nutrition Education Nutrition education programming including the Garden-to-Plate curriculum for students, cooking classes, and resources for SNAP-eligible households on making healthy choices on a budget, with materials available in multiple languages.
• Voices Against Hunger Advocacy Citizen advocacy group engaging advocates to promote social policies to end future hunger, including federal nutrition program advocacy and policy engagement.
• Badger Box Emergency food box program distributed through the Hunger Relief Federation network across southeastern Wisconsin, providing shelf-stable food for households in crisis.
• FoodShare Resources and Outreach Assistance helping eligible individuals apply for and utilize Wisconsin's FoodShare (SNAP) benefits, with outreach staff available at Mobile Market locations and network partner sites.
• Senior Farmers Market Vouchers $25 farmers market vouchers for older adults through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets.
• WIC Program Support Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program support providing nutrition assistance for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 meeting income guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 175,000 individuals each month across the state of Wisconsin
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2023Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the signature sponsor of Hunger Task Force's Mobile Market, providing $900,000 over three years to support the Mobile Market and senior outreach programs. Anthem not only provides financial support but joins Hunger Task Force in the community on a weekly basis to provide outreach and education on Medicare and Medicaid to seniors. This represents one of Anthem's largest philanthropic investments in Wisconsin.
• DoorDashcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Hunger Task Force partners with DoorDash to provide nutritious food to homebound seniors and seniors who do not live near a traditional Stockbox pick-up site. Stockbox DoorDash delivery expands access to the Commodity Supplemental Food Program with convenience and dignity, delivering free monthly food boxes directly to seniors' doors.
• Piggly WigglycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Piggly Wiggly, a local grocer, stocks the Hunger Task Force Mobile Market with a healthy selection of fruits, vegetables, milk (dairy and nondairy options), chicken, beef, pork, deli meat, cheese, yogurt, and more. The Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that travels throughout Milwaukee County visiting food desert communities five days a week.
• Milwaukee County ParksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012In 2012, Hunger Task Force signed a historic 30-year lease with Milwaukee County Parks that allows Hunger Task Force farmers to operate more than 200 acres of farmland and natural areas in Franklin, Wisconsin. This partnership enables the production of over 500,000 pounds of fresh produce annually for Milwaukee's hungry.
• The Gathering of Southeast WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunger Task Force and The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin partner to provide free hot meals to anyone in need. The Gathering has four locations across Milwaukee providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than 25 years. Hunger Task Force ensures the meal program can meet demand through food supply support.
• West CAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest CAP (West Central Community Action Agency) works to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income families in rural communities of west central Wisconsin. Through the Connecting Farms to Families program, Hunger Task Force enables West CAP to stock its pantry with locally sourced beef, pork, and cheese, addressing both farm revenue and food pantry supply challenges.
• NourishMKE (formerly Friedens Community Ministries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor more than 30 years, Hunger Task Force and NourishMKE have been working together to improve access to healthy food for low-income children, families, and seniors throughout Milwaukee. More than 85% of shelf staples at NourishMKE's food centers come from Hunger Task Force. NourishMKE food centers offer free, fresh, and culturally relevant produce.
• Centers for Independence (CFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenters for Independence (CFI) is a longtime Summer Meals partner, helping kids access healthy meals across Milwaukee County for over 20 years. Hunger Task Force coordinates the Summer Meals Collaborative with CFI and other partners to serve children when school is out.
• American Indian Council on Alcoholism (AICA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Indian Council on Alcoholism partners with Hunger Task Force to foster wellness and preserve food sovereignty, ensuring Native elders have access to nutritious food that honors their health and heritage through the Stockbox program.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DC Central Kitchen: Food rescue and meal distribution nonprofit operating a similar dual model of food redistribution plus direct-to-consumer meal programs. Comparable mix of emergency feeding, nutrition education, and dignified access channels.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington DC-area food bank operating partner network, Mobile Markets, and nutrition education programs. Comparable urban focus with similar mix of distribution channels targeting food-insecure populations.
• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state Midwest food bank operating distribution centers, Mobile Food Pantries, and disaster relief programs with a strong volunteer model. Comparable GTM: faith-rooted, donor-driven food distribution to a network of partner agencies.
• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Major metropolitan food bank distributing to a partner network of pantries and feeding programs across Cook County, Illinois. Comparable scale (millions served annually), similar partner-network model, and shared Midwest urban food desert context.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan: Detroit-area food bank with comparable partner-network distribution, Mobile Pantry program, and nutrition education focus. Similar urban food desert footprint, similar reliance on donor and volunteer infrastructure.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank operating distribution centers and Mobile Pantry program across Colorado and Wyoming. Comparable scale and program mix including fresh produce sourcing and partner agency support.
• Feeding Wisconsin: Statewide federation of Wisconsin food banks that co-receives state funding with Hunger Task Force and operates the Hunger Relief Federation network. Most directly comparable peer: same geography, overlapping programs (food bank, Farm to Family-style initiatives), shared state grants.
• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Wisconsin-based Feeding America food bank serving Eastern Wisconsin, including parts of the Milwaukee metro. Closest direct geographic competitor in the same Wisconsin food banking landscape as Hunger Task Force.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks including Feeding Wisconsin members. Sets shared standards (e.g., comparable to Hunger Task Force's Standards of Excellence), provides national procurement and policy leverage, and is the broader category incumbent Hunger Task Force operates within.

Regional players

• Second Harvest Heartland: Large Upper Midwest food bank serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin with food distribution, Mobile Food Drops, and farm sourcing programs. Comparable operating model, large volunteer base, and focus on fresh produce sourcing make it a strong functional peer even though primary territory is adjacent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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