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Wisconsin State Fair teams up with Hunger Task Force - Milwaukee Community Journal

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – July 29, 2020 – Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced another addition to State Fair Necessities, presented by U.S. Cellular, as the Wisconsin State Fair teams up with Hunger Task Force and Wells Fargo for a food donation drive on Thursday, August 6 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Giving back to the community on opening day of the […]

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