Learn about free or low-cost services and programs for older adults in Milwaukee County.
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.
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.
South Side walking group leads way to better health for Latino residents
On Milwaukee’s South Side, Lideres por la Salud is a walking group that aims to be a beacon of health and wellness for Milwaukee’s Latino community
Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s nontraditional approach to fighting hunger
Sherrie Tussler has led the Hunger Task Force for 26 years. She will be retiring in June.
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.
Overdose deaths highest among African Americans in Milwaukee County
African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
Milwaukee County leads the state in rates of diabetes. Here’s how to lower your risk.
Milwaukee County leads the state in the number of residents who have diabetes. We’ve compiled some resources you should know about.
NNS Spotlight: How Wraparound Milwaukee lifts at-risk youths and their families with mental health support
Wraparound Milwaukee works under the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and serves as a special care system designed for children with significant emotional, behavioral and mental health needs, along with their families.
What do you think about the traffic-calming measures in Milwaukee? Residents speak out
Some Milwaukee residents are frustrated by the curb extensions, traffic-calming poles and other changes, which have slowed traffic.
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