FoodShare: News for Members
Look for messages about texts and emails
Starting June 22, existing members will receive messages notifying them that they must provide informed consent to continue receiving text and/or email messages from the Department of Health Services (DHS).
The messages will only go to members who already have their emails and/or mobile numbers on file. Instructions are included with the messages to make it easy to provide consent or opt out.
You must act by July 13. If you have not responded by that date, you will no longer receive texts or emails from DHS, even if you were previously receiving them.
Learn more about texts and emails from DHS
Other news
Replacement benefits available
FoodShare members and/or Summer EBT recipients who lost food due to recent storms or power outages can request replacement benefits within 10 days of the food loss.
Log in to ACCESS in Spanish) and click “Food Benefits Replacement Request” in the left menu. You can call your agency to request them by phone, or submit a request by mail. | June 11, 2026
Summer EBT benefits are back
Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) was issued to known families with qualifying children on June 6. A one-time benefit of $120 was added to QUEST cards for each eligible child.
Families must spend the amount within 122 days of the issue date, wherever FoodShare is accepted. If your family got Summer EBT, you were sent a letter with details. | June 6, 2026
Changes to the FoodShare work requirement in WI
Last year federal rules expanded the work requirement for some FoodShare members.
The age range of affected members grew to 18-64, and it added parents whose children at home who are age 14 and older. Your local agency will check if you need to meet the work requirement at your next interview. | June 1, 2026
Restart FoodShare by meeting a 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. | June 1, 2026
Prepare for your next FoodShare interview
Did you know that you must complete an interview when you apply for FoodShare?
You can call or wait for your local or Tribal agency to call you to set up your interview. The interview will be done by phone or you can also ask to meet in person. To prepare, we suggest you bring documents that prove your answers. | June 1, 2026
Change to QUEST card out-of-state spending
Starting March 1, 2026, the security settings on all QUEST cards will default to only allow spending in Wisconsin and the bordering states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Members can still use their FoodShare in other states, they’ll just need to change the security settings on their card. | February 18, 2026