Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin supports individuals and families across the state by providing assistance with FoodShare applications and answering questions regarding the program. If you live outside any of the 35 counties in Eastern Wisconsin and need emergency food assistance, please call 211 or visit findhelp.org to explore available resources.
What is FoodShare?
You’ve probably heard of food stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). In Wisconsin, the program is called FoodShare. The QUEST card (like a debit card) is a safe and easy way for families to use their benefits. FoodShare benefit dollars are automatically loaded on the QUEST card using an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system each month.
You can use your FoodShare benefits to buy food at stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept EBT payments. People all over Wisconsin receive help to buy food from FoodShare. People who:
- Have low-income jobs
- Live on a small or fixed income
- Are retired
- Have lost their jobs
- Are disabled and can’t work
To find out if you may be eligible for FoodShare, you can:
- Call the toll-free FoodShare Helpline at 1.877.366.3635
- Send an email to [email protected]
- Submit an application online through Wisconsin Department of Health Services HERE
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a partner agency of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. You can apply for FoodShare directly through the State of Wisconsin, or you can request one of our staff personally assist you with the process.
What we can do:
- Assist with FoodShare applications or renewals (typically over the phone or online)
- Help submit documents for an application, renewal, or to update your case
- Connect with other resources and our food pantry network
What we can’t do:
- Can not directly access information related to your case
- Can not report changes to your case, determine the amount of FoodShare you may qualify for, or share your personal information
Helpful Food Resources
- Food Programs page – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
- FoodShare News and Updates – Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Food Pantry Locator – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
- Upcoming Mobile Pantries – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
- Programs and Initiatives – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
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