Hunger Task Force Launches Free Summer Meal Service Meet Up and Eat Up

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On Friday, Hunger Task Force launched its Meet Up and Eat Up free meal service for children and teens at Burnham Playfield.

“Hunger will not be solved by one organization alone. It takes all of us working together, doing our best, all of our ideas, our imagination and working hard to help solve this problem,” said Heidi Chada, vice president of employment and business services, Centers for Independence.

Heidi Chada, vice president of employment and business services, Centers for Independence.

Installed at 170 locations across Milwaukee County, more than 600,000 free meals will be served this summer to anyone in need.

Hunger Task Force launched its Meet Up And Eat Up free meal service — Hunger Task Force has launched its Meet Up And Eat Up free meal service for children and teenagers at Burnham Playfield. Installed at 170 locations across Milwaukee County, more than 600,000 free meals will be served this summer to anyone in need.

“During the school year they have breakfast, they have lunch, then summer comes and that’s good for them but now mom and dad are working, their providers are out of the house and that’s good for them. gives a safe place and a nutritious meal,” said Imelda Roman, site developer, Hunger Task Force.

Imelda Romain — Imelda Roman, Site Developer, Hunger Task Force.

Many families who attended the kickoff said they were grateful for the resource.

“The community comes together in places like this park throughout our city, so why not bring them food? said Roman.

Heidi Chada works with Centers For Independence, one of the community partners behind the meal program.

According to her, the initiative goes much further than simply feeding families.

“It helps us come together in spaces to converse and get to know each other and provides opportunities for kids to exercise and be healthy together,” Chada said.

For more information, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find the location closest to you.

For a full list of locations, click here.

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