FoodShare: News for Members

Replacement FoodShare benefits deadline extended for Dodge, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties

FoodShare members living in Dodge, Milwaukee, and Dodge counties have until June 16 to request replacement benefits due to food loss from severe storms and power outages on May 15. 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

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. | May 19, 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). | May 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. | May 1, 2025

FSET program referral letter updated

To assist members with enrolling in FSET, we updated our referral letter. The letter now contains more information about the FSET agency you were referred to, and tells you the first month when you can enroll.

FoodShare members over 15 can participate in FSET, and being in FSET meets the work requirement. | February 24, 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. | February 1, 2025

Reapply for FoodShare if you lost benefits before 2025

If you lost FoodShare due to not meeting a work requirement before 2025, you can now reapply for benefits. If you meet program rules, you will get FoodShare again.

However, you could lose benefits again after three months if you don't meet the work requirement. | January 2, 2025

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Last revised May 20, 2025