FoodShare Wisconsin Eligibility

How To Get FoodShare Benefits

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food.  If you want to find out if you can get FoodShare benefits, you need to apply with the local county or tribal agency.  You can also apply online at  access.wi.gov.  Click on the "Apply For Benefits"  tool.  This tool will let you submit an application to the local county or tribal office.  You may also apply with your local agency in person or by telephone. 

To apply with the local county or tribal agency, you will need to call and set up a time for an interview.  To find the agency in your area go to "Where To Apply" or  call 1-800-362-3002.

If you want to see if you may be able to get FoodShare Benefits before you apply, you can use the "Am I Eligible" tool, also at access.wigov.  

For more information about FoodShare Wisconsin, a detailed FoodShare Wisconsin Enrollment and Benefits Handbook - (276 KB PDF) is available in Adobe Reader's PDF format. To view PDF files, you must have Adobe Reader installed. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed, or want to know more about viewing PDF files, select the following link: Viewing PDF Files.  

To find the current FoodShare Wisconsin income limits, visit Monthly Income Limits.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.  

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Last Revised: March 04, 2009