Federal Nutrition Programs
As Wisconsin’s leading anti-hunger organization,
Hunger Task Force advocates for fully-funded federal nutrition programs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) / FoodShare
FoodShare—or SNAP as it’s called nationally—is the first
line of defense against hunger. FoodShare benefits are funded
100% by the federal government.
School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program is a federally funded program through the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that offers a simplified way to serve all students breakfast and lunch, all during school, at no charge.
SNAP-Education
SNAP-Ed is a series of programs and goals aimed at SNAP-eligible individuals to receive nutrition education and programming that promote healthy eating. Hunger Task Force offers these programs locally.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children age 18 or younger during the summer months.
Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally-funded program that provides nutritious meals for low-income children enrolled at child care centers, after-school programs and homeless shelters.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
The Women Infants & Children (WIC) Program is a federal nutrition program that aims to promote the health of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) / Stockbox
Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program
The Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with coupons for fresh produce at local farmers markets.