Need is "definitely significant:" Hunger Task Force's blue donation boxes out for the season

Need is "definitely significant:" Hunger Task Force's blue donation boxes out for the season

SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- While making her weekly trip to the grocery store, Carli Sanders put a couple extra items in her grocery cart after noticing the Hunger Task Force's blue donation boxes are back out for the season."I think it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I like teaching my son to do nice things for people in need," said Sanders.More than 30 Pick 'n Saves in southeastern Wisconsin received the donation boxes for its Food For Families program."Having to worry about whether you can have three meals with your family is not something that we're okay with.

"We're probably gonna feed about 30,000 people:" Palermo's teams up to donate 10,000 pizzas

"We're probably gonna feed about 30,000 people:" Palermo's teams up to donate 10,000 pizzas

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Palermo's Pizza gave away 10,000 pizzas to the Hunger Task Force today, September 27th.The event is part of a larger celebration of the Milwaukee company's 50th anniversary.Palermo's partnered with Roundy's today to make the event a success.Several big names attended, including Bucks player John Henson, and County Executive Chris Abele.Anyone could stop by to sample pizza, but the goal was charity.Organizers say it's offering a truly unique donation."It's going out, we're probably gonna feed about 30,000 people.

State Fair goers help fight hunger while getting a sweet deal on admission

State Fair goers help fight hunger while getting a sweet deal on admission

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Crowds of people poured into the Wisconsin State Fair on opening day, but many of them were bringing something extra."It makes you feel good especially because we have good jobs and we can afford everything and we like to help other people," said Judy Ingraham as she walked into the fair.They were bringing in food to get a sweet deal.

Mark your calendar: Bring 3 and get into Summerfest FREE!

Mark your calendar: Bring 3 and get into Summerfest FREE!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can help FOX6, Johnson Controls and Summerfest“Stomp Out Hunger” in southeast Wisconsin.On the opening day of Summerfest, Wednesday June 25th, donate three (3) non-perishable food items between noon and 3 p.m. and you’ll receive one (1) free weekday admission ticket to get in to Summerfest free that day.Donations will be accepted at the Mid-Gate Promotions Booth as well as at the North Gate.

It'll be a happier Easter for 1,500 families in need

It'll be a happier Easter for 1,500 families in need

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They're not quite the Easter bunny, but hundreds of volunteers gathered to fill baskets with food for families in need.If it wasn't for this extra help, Baby Ruth Joiner wouldn't have been able to serve an Easter meal to her family."You can`t even express how you feel, it`s such a wonderful thing," said Joiner.This is the 7th annual Easter Baskets for the Hungry program put on by Palermo's Pizza and the Hunger Task Force."There's everything in here for a family of 4 to feed them from their Easter meal on Sunday all the way through the week.

Hunger Task Force sees drop in demand during cold weather

Hunger Task Force sees drop in demand during cold weather

WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- An area food pantry is seeing a significant drop in demand during the cold weather as frigid temperatures are keeping more and more people indoors.The Hunger Task Force says after a spike in November and December, winter is typically a slower time of the year for them.

Packers, Sargento raise $91,500 for Hunger Task Force, Paul's Pantry

Packers, Sargento raise $91,500 for Hunger Task Force, Paul's Pantry

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Sargento raised a total of $91,500 during the 2013 season for the “Touchdowns for Charity” program to benefit the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee County and Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay.During the regular season, Sargento donated $1,000 to the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force and $500 to Paul’s Pantry for each touchdown scored.

Hunger Task Force kicks off Wanted: Peanut Butter campaign

Hunger Task Force kicks off Wanted: Peanut Butter campaign

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether you're a kid or an adult, just about everybody loves peanut butter."It's awesome, it's delicious, and it's crunchy which it my favorite," said West Allis Firefighter Greg Lenske.But it's hard to come by at many food pantries.

It's crunch time at the Hunger Task Force, and your help is needed

It's crunch time at the Hunger Task Force, and your help is needed

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's crunch time for volunteers at the Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee -- working to get those holiday meals ready for those in need."You know they’re gonna have a great Christmas, and you know that they’re gonna eat that whole week because of the generosity of one person," Hunger Task Force Executive Director Sherrie Tussler said.The Hunger Task Force is filling 800 bins with more than $120 worth of food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, stuffing and candy canes."If we can pitch in a little bit and help people out, I think it's a good idea," Tussler said.Lauren Zerili was one of about 100 volunteers on Sunday, December 15th."It's not anything that nobody wants.