Food Programs

Learn how to get nutritious food for yourself and your family through SNAP (food stamps), WIC for women, infants, and children, and emergency food assistance.

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FoodShare (SNAP) Eligibility

If you're struggling to afford groceries, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program can help. Whether you're working, retired, or between jobs, you may qualify for monthly benefits to buy food using a QUEST card. Here's how to find out if you're eligible and what to expect.

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FoodShare (SNAP) Application Process

Before you start your FoodShare application, make sure you have the right information for everyone in your household. You can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person, but no matter how you apply, you'll need to complete an interview and submit documents to avoid delays. Here's how to get started.

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Reporting Changes When On FoodShare (SNAP)

If you're receiving FoodShare benefits, it's important to keep your local agency updated when certain things change like your income, work hours, or lottery winnings. Reporting on time helps you avoid delays, overpayments, or losing your benefits. Here's what you need to know.

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Appealing FoodShare (SNAP) Benefits Reductions and Denials

If your FoodShare benefits are denied, reduced, or delayed, you have the right to ask for a fair hearing. This gives you a chance to explain your situation to a judge and share your side. Here's how to request a hearing and prepare for it.

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Who Qualifies for WIC Benefits?

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five, you may qualify for WIC—a program that provides healthy food, nutrition support, and other resources. Applying is simple, and if you're approved, you'll get an eWIC card to help you buy nutritious groceries. Here's what to expect and how to get started.

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Using eWIC Cards

If you qualify for WIC, you can get help buying healthy food for you and your kids. Once you're approved, you'll use an eWIC card and app to shop for specific items at approved stores. Here's how to apply, use your benefits, and make the most of your WIC shopping experience.

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