FoodShare: News for Members
November FoodShare benefits update: Full benefits are now available
Full November FoodShare benefits are now available on all QUEST cards. FoodShare members can check their FoodShare balance by calling QUEST Card Services at 877-415-5164.
FoodShare members will get full benefits instead of partial benefits because of lawsuits brought against the federal government by Wisconsin and other states, municipalities, and nonprofits.
Updates about other state programs
- WIC benefits will be available throughout the month of November. You can continue to use your WIC benefits, attend WIC appointments, and do not need to take any action. Contact your local WIC agency with any questions.
- Other state programs like BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and SeniorCare are not impacted by the shutdown. Members still have coverage to get the care and services they need. For updates, visit the Medicaid News page.
Changes to FoodShare work requirement start to take effect in Wisconsin
When the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ was signed into law in July, it included an expansion of the federal work requirement for some FoodShare members.
- It expanded the age range of members affected from 18-54, to 18-64.
- It added parents whose only children at home are 14 and older.
Your local agency will check if you need to meet the work requirement at your next interview. If you need to meet the work requirement, you will get a letter in the mail after your interview from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
Learn more about meeting the work requirement for FoodShare.
Other news
Some members must now meet a work requirement for benefits
As of October 1, 2025, if you are a FoodShare member between 18-54 who doesn’t have children under 18 in the home and you live in Adams, Bayfield, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Marquette, or Menominee counties, or the City of Racine, you need to meet a work requirement to get benefits unless you have an exemption.| October 31, 2025
Cost of living adjustments start in October
Starting with your October benefits, cost of living adjustments will be made for all FoodShare members. Changes for monthly income limits, allotments, deductions, and allowances will occur.
These changes happen annually based on the federal fiscal year. | September 24, 2025
Fraud alert: fake ebtEDGE mobile app
There is a fake version of the ebtEDGE mobile app in app stores. It is charging users a $4.99 weekly fee or $60 for lifetime access. Do not use this app. The real ebtEDGE app does not charge a fee to use it.
Only use the official ebtEDGE mobile app which has a black, white and yellow egg icon. | September 22, 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. | September 1, 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. | September 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). | September 1, 2025