FoodShare

FoodShare is Wisconsin’s first line of defense against hunger. Called the Supplemental Nutrition Program or SNAP nationally, this federal program provides food buying power at the grocery store through an EBT card called Quest. Eligibility is based upon your household income and size. The program requires proof of income, expenses and household members.

During the Safer at Home Executive Order, unemployment has risen. If you are recently unemployed we encourage you to apply for unemployment and FoodShare. There is a good chance that your household qualifies for FoodShare. You can remain compliant with Safer at Home by applying online; having your eligibility interview over the phone and use your smart phone to upload required proof called “verification.”

Take a look at our FoodShare resource page to find out more about the program, view a step by step tutorial that shows you the application process, and watch videos about how valuable FoodShare can be for you.

Hunger Task Force Can Help (ACCESS)

Hunger Task Force FoodShare Assistants are available to help you apply for FoodShare and other benefits, report changes to your situation, resolving issues and answering any questions you may have about benefits, renewals, contacting the state and more.

If you would like to speak to a Hunger Task Force team member over the phone, please call us at 414-897-0460 and ask to speak with a member of the FoodShare Outreach team.

To speak directly with a state worker about your case, call 1-888-947-6583.

There are also three FoodShare Outreach Locations in Milwaukee, where Hunger Task Force staff are on hand to help answer your FoodShare questions in person.