Emergency Food
Need Food Now? – 211
If you or someone you know needs emergency food, please dial 2-1-1. To call using a cell phone or pay phone, dial 414-773-0211 or toll free 1-866-211-3380. An operator will help you locate the closest emergency food pantry and/or meal program in your area.
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.
Coggs Self-Service Center
Coggs Self-Service Center
1220 W. Vliet St., 53205
414-343-9009
Contact: Bianca Shaw, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Walk in for assistance
• Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
• English, Language Line
International Learning Center
International Learning Center
639 N. 25th Street, 53233
414-430-3391
Contact: Mar Mar Lin, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 4:30
• Walk in for assistance
• English, Burmese, Thai, Language Line
Robles Self Service Center
Robles Self Service Center
723 W. Mitchell, 53204
414-897-0460
Contact: Martha Collins, ACCESS Project Manager
• Walk in for assistance
• Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
• English, Spanish, Hmong, Burmese, Language Line
MATC – West Allis
MATC – West Allis | 1200 S. 71st Street, 53214 | 414-758-1463
Contact: Jennifer Immler, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Office visits by appointment
• Wednesdays 8:00 – 4:00
• English, Language Line
MATC – Downtown
Foundation Hall – 8th Floor | 1027 N. 7th
Street, 53203 | 414-758-1463
Contact: Jennifer Immler, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
Coggs Self-Service Center
1220 W. Vliet St., 53205
414-343-9009
Contact: Bianca Shaw, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Walk in for assistance
• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• English, Language Line
International Learning Center
639 N. 25th Street, 53233
414-430-3391
Contact: Mar Mar Lin, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Walk in for assistance
• English, Burmese, Thai, Language Line
Robles Self Service Center
723 W. Mitchell, 53204
414-897-0460
Contact: Martha Collins, ACCESS Project Manager
• Walk in for assistance
• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• English, Spanish, Hmong, Burmese, Language Line
Senior Outreach | 414-588-7132
Contact: Tammy Keen, EBD Benefits Specialist
• Office visits by appointment
• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• English, Language Line
Veterans’ Outreach | 414-331-0648
Contact: Latoya Marshall, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Office visits by appointment
• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• English, Language Line
MATC – West Allis
1200 S. 71st Street, 53214
414-758-1463
Contact: Jennifer Immler, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Office visits by appointment
• Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• English, Language Line
MATC – Downtown
Foundation Hall
8th Floor | 1027 N. 7th Street, 53203
414-758-1463
Contact: Jennifer Immler, ACCESS FoodShare Assistant
• Office visits by appointment
• Mondays & Tuesdays 8 a.m. – 4 a.m., Fridays 12 – 4 p.m.
• English, Language Line