Food pantries have become a ray of light for struggling communities during the pandemic. Molly Nelson documented how volunteers keep up the good work.

President Donald Trump’s campaign spent $3 million to hold a recount in Wisconsin’s two most heavily Democratic counties. In the end, Joe Biden’s margin of victory rose by 87 votes, no evidence of voter fraud was found, and faith in the electoral process was undermined.

On the eve of Wisconsin’s first day of early voting, a crowd of more than 100 gathered outside of Holy Redeemer Church for the interfaith candlelight rally called ‘Light Up Milwaukee.’ With only 14 days left before the Nov. 3 election, Rev. Greg Lewis preached the gospel of the ballot box.

At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, around 1,500 people gathered at Atwater Park in Shorewood for the Milwaukee North Shore Justice for George Floyd Peaceful Protest, launching into the ninth day in a row of these impassioned marches.

On Friday, Oct. 4 the UW- Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Office helped make the campus and surrounding neighborhoods a prettier place. The department held a Neighborhood Clean-Up event recruiting over 40 enthusiastic student volunteers who set out on a mission to pick up trash. In the weeks prior, it was hard to miss the 11 x 17 inch posters all over campus promoting the event. The billboard-sized banner in the UWM Union surely reached the eyes of many passing through. The department also plugg

Bright Saturday mornings used to bring a vibrant community to the Riverwest Food Pantry, and all involved hope that begins again soon. But on May 9, the new normal went into operation in the St. Casimir Church parking lot, as volunteers launched their seventh week in a new drive-up/walk-up style operation.

Milwaukee food banks are playing a vital role in relieving hunger in struggling communities. In the wake of Gov. Tony Evers’ extended safer-at-home order, organizations such as the Riverwest Food Pantry, Feeding America, and the Hunger Task Force, which typically rely greatly on in-person volunteerism to run day-to-day operations, have needed to make adjustments in order to continue to serve those in need. The Hunger Take Force will now mainly operate as a “drive-thru” service for seniors, low

The Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee is teaming up with the Milwaukee Wave and 102.9 The HOG on Sunday for two very special fundraising opportunities. Can you guess which event will involve more than 900 lbs. of Patrick Cudahy Bacon? You guessed it. It’s 102.9 The Hog’s ninth annual Baconfest Milwaukee. This Sunday from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. there will be more than 30 booths set up in the Event Center at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for people to sample bacon of all varieties from local restaurants.