The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is currently warning members about recent FoodShare fraud activity. The DHS is currently investigating this matter. In the meantime, there are ways for FoodShare members to protect themselves against potential scams. Protect Yourself If you are someone who receives FoodShare benefits, make sure that you are checking your […]
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FoodShare Members To Receive Add’l FoodShare Benefits in January
Wisconsin residents who receive FoodShare benefits will once again see an additional amount of money in January to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members will receive a minimum of $95 in additional funds, which is dependent on household size. The benefits will be added to QUEST cards on Jan. 23, with a letter going out […]
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’21-’22 School Year FoodShare Benefits to Include Add’l COVID-19 Provision
A new facet of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or FoodShare, has been approved for the 2021-2022 school year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The School Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program will provide food benefits to families that receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the […]
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Recipients to Receive Add’l FoodShare Benefits in December
Wisconsin residents who receive FoodShare benefits will once again see an additional amount of money in December to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members will receive a minimum of $95 in additional funds, which is dependent on household size. The benefits will be added to QUEST cards on Dec. 19, with a letter going out […]
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Kenosha County Food Bank Announces Partnerships with Two Local Organizations
The Kenosha County Food Bank (KCFB) is now partners with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Racine County Food Bank (RCFB). The KCFB will serve as Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s regional distribution centers. This brings local programs affiliated with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin into an expanded network of KCFB partners, creating alignments in products and […]
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State Warns of Possible FoodShare Scams
RACINE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) warns FoodShare members to be aware of fraudulent surveys offering cash and additional benefits. The DHS does not give any member additional FoodShare benefits or cash rewards for doing something like completing a survey. FoodShare benefit amounts will only change when there is new information […]
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Some Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients to Receive Additional Emergency Allotment Benefits
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued new guidance on April 1 that will ensure all FoodShare households receive a minimum amount of emergency benefits. Households began receiving these benefits over the weekend. DHS estimates that under this new guidance Wisconsin will provide more than $75 million in emergency allotments to over 411,000 FoodShare […]
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State relaxes FoodShare eligibility for higher education students
Wisconsin officials intend to make the trip to the grocery store a little easier for higher education students, according to a Wisconsin Department of Health Services press release. The department is relaxing eligibility for the federal-funded FoodShare program – to include students enrolled at least half-time in a college, university, business, trade, technical or vocational […]
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Some FoodShare Households Will Receive Additional Benefits for January
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is able to provide FoodShare households with the maximum monthly benefit amount based on the number of eligible people in their household if Wisconsin has declared a public health emergency. Since Wisconsin’s public health emergency remains in effect through January, […]
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Federal Lost Wages Assistance Available
MADISON – The Federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program is now available to eligible state residents. LWA provides an additional $300 weekly unemployment benefit to individuals unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in August and September. The program was announced last month and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) started processing payments on Sept. […]
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Beneficios Adicionales Para Algunos Hogares De Foodshare Este Mes
MADISON, Wisconsin (RCE Noticias) – La emergencia de salud pública en curso de Wisconsin, relacionada con la pandemia COVID-19, significa que los hogares que actualmente no reciben el beneficio máximo de FoodShare este mes recibirán beneficios adicionales que los llevarán al monto máximo. El Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin (DHS, por sus siglas […]
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Additional Benefits For Some FoodShare Households This Month
MADISON – Wisconsin’s ongoing public health emergency – related to the COVID-19 pandemic – means that households not currently receiving the maximum FoodShare benefit this month will be getting additional benefits bringing them up to the maximum amount. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported that the benefits are being provided under the federal […]
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Text Messaging Scam Targeting FoodShare Members and Applicants
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service have become aware of a text messaging scam targeting FoodShare members. The text might say, “You were chosen to receive food stamps or SNAP.” FoodShare members and applicants should never share personal information with individuals or organizations they […]
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Monthly Income Limit Adjustment Information for FoodShare
The federal government announced the 2021 monthly income limits used to determine eligibility for FoodShare and the monthly maximum allotments for FoodShare. These amounts will be updated on October 1, 2020, and are effective through September 30, 2021. The following is additional information on the changes: The minimum monthly FoodShare allotment for one or two people […]
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Some FoodShare Households Will Get Additional Benefits for July and August
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is able to provide FoodShare households with the maximum monthly benefit amount based on the number of eligible people in their household if Wisconsin has declared a public health emergency. Since Wisconsin has declared another public health emergency, DHS is […]