Hunger Task Force

Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King shares information on their Summer Meals Program.

The Hunger Task Force Farm is a unique source of fresh produce that acts as a lifeline for the community but taking care of the 208 acres is a big task for the non-profit. FOX6's Brian Kramp is in Franklin where sustainable agriculture is practiced on The Farm.

50 years ago The Hunger Task Force was established by a group of concerned community leaders organized to convince the public schools to begin serving school breakfast to reduce childhood hunger. Today, they continue the mission throughout Milwaukee and on their farm in Franklin where FOX6's Brian Kramp is pruning trees to get ready for this season’s crop.

The Hunger Task Force works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need today and part of that food Is grown on their farm in Franklin. FOX6's Brian Kramp is seeing what’s growing in the greenhouse where a portion of their crops are active year-round.

It’s been said that nothing ever grows without a seed, and at the Hunger Task Force Farm in Franklin they have big plans for their seeds. FOX6's Brian Kramp is seeing how seeding leads to growing different crops to ensure a well-rounded selection of food for those in need.

Nearly 6,000 volunteers help harvest more than half a million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables out at the Hunger Task Force Farm all year long. FOX6's Brian Kramp is checking out their Hoop Houses where they’ve extended the growing season.

The Hunger Task Force Farm is a unique source of fresh produce that acts as a lifeline for the community but taking care of the 208 acres is a big task for the non-profit, and taking care of it involves maintaining the oak savanna. FOX6's Brian Kramp talked with Sarah Bressler to learn more.