The Hunger Task Force operates three FoodShare Resource Centers, with its newest location bringing FoodShare services back to the Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center at 1220 W. Vliet St.
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Milwaukee advocates on edge as WIC funding faces uncertainty
Uncertainty about funding for the federal WIC nutrition program has prompted local advocates to encourage eligible people to apply for benefits.
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How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
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Here are programs that connect isolated Milwaukee seniors
Learn about free or low-cost services and programs for older adults in Milwaukee County.
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A brotherhood: Milwaukee program graduates a new class of fathers
Twenty-one men became alumni of Fathers Making Progress in early March after completing the group’s Fathers Building Fathers classes.
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Wisconsin will replace FoodShare aid when outages spoil food, but filing requests isn’t easy
Bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of awareness mean few FoodShare/SNAP recipients are reimbursed for spoiled food following power outages and other misfortunes.
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How to get help accessing (and replacing) FoodShare benefits
Need to access or replace FoodShare benefits? You can find a list of local food assistance office locations and phone numbers on Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services website.
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Although FlexRide Milwaukee’s ridership is surging, its future remains unclear
FlexRide Milwaukee offers affordable transportation to people who live in the inner city to jobs in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin and Menomonee Falls. But its funding ends in 2024.
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NNS Spotlight: How Milwaukee’s newest Black-owned grocery store serves the residents of Sherman Park
The Sherman Park Grocery Store seeks to transform the neighborhood by providing healthy food options and through community engagement.
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Here’s what you need to know to get free tax help in Milwaukee
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help for households with incomes under $64,000 at locations around Milwaukee.