Wisconsin FoodShare

While the longest federal government shutdown in history ended Nov. 12, its impact on vulnerable communities continues. An emergency Milwaukee community-wide food drive is continuing to respond to the increased need.

The uncertainty over FoodShare benefits, caused by the federal government shutdown, has some college students wondering where their next meal will come from.

With continued uncertainty about access to SNAP-funded FoodShare benefits, there are ways to find emergency food in Milwaukee and ways to help those who need it.

As the federal government shutdown continues, Milwaukee food pantries are seeing a growing need from people whose FoodShare benefits have been cut off.

People can volunteer or donate nonperishable food or money. Donations go directly to food pantries.

Millions of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could see their food assistance delayed in November, due to the federal government shutdown.

One day will likely cost some Wisconsin residents one month’s worth of food aid. Officials say last week's Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling striking down Gov. Tony Evers’ COVID-19 emergency order means that next month the state will begin losing more than $50 million per month in emergency supplemental FoodShare benefits.

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