FoodShare: News for Members

Deadline extended: FoodShare members in five counties have more time to ask for benefits to replace food lost in recent storms

FoodShare members living in Brown, Door, Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Waupaca counties have until September 8 to request replacement benefits due to food loss from recent severe storms, flooding, and power outages on August 9. Members in other counties have 10 days from the day they lost food to request replacement benefits.

You can make your request in whatever way is easiest for you:

Food benefit replacements will be only approved for the amount that was lost because of the storm. This amount cannot be more than your monthly household FoodShare benefits.

Visit our Replacement Food Benefits webpage for more information.


Other news

FoodShare and Medicaid in the News

FoodShare and Medicaid have been in the news as lawmakers worked on the state and federal budgets.

For now, take care of your health and well-being, and read any mail or messages you get from us. Check back here for the latest information and updates. | August 13, 2025

Milwaukee County fraud alert

If you used your QUEST card in Milwaukee County in the last 90 days, we recommend that you change your card PIN (personal identification number).

QUEST cards used at grocery and retail stores in Milwaukee in May, June, and July are at risk of having benefits stolen. | July 16, 2025

Restart FoodShare by meeting the work requirement

Lost FoodShare due to not meeting the work requirement?

You can get benefits again by meeting the work requirement for 30 days, showing you will meet the work requirement in 30 days, having an exemption, or having good cause. You may need to reapply to get benefits again. | July 1, 2025

Explore the MyACCESS app to view FoodShare information

Did you know that you can use the MyACCESS mobile App to get information about your FoodShare benefits?

Within the app you can check your current QUEST card balance, learn more about your next deposit, and review 90 days of past activity. | June 30, 2025

Free Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) Training Available

FoodShare members can train to become a certified direct care professional through the WisCaregiver Careers program.

Participating in WisCaregiver Careers is free, and the training could help you find a job. It could also help you meet the work requirement. | June 1, 2025

Additional support programs are available to you

If you get FoodShare, you might also qualify for other types of help.

Check out some of the available programs for health care, housing and utilities, and prescription drugs. You can even look into additional food programs like school meals and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). | June 1, 2025

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Last revised August 14, 2025