When SNAP Benefits Feel Uncertain
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will likely be delayed as the federal government shutdown continues. In Wisconsin, SNAP is known as FoodShare.
Because FoodShare is 100% federally funded, these benefits are only guaranteed through October. If the shutdown extends into November, families and individuals could be without critical food assistance. —or even be unable to access remaining funds on their QUEST cards.
If you or someone you know is affected, you are not alone. Help is available in the Fox Cities.
211 IS HERE TO HELP
Contact 211 by:
- Dialing 211 at any time. You will reach a real person who can connect you to local resources for food, utility assistance, mental health care, and more. 211 is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.
- Visiting 211 Wisconsin’s interactive resource map.
- Click “live chat” at 211wisconsin.org.
- Text your ZIP code to 898211.
When you contact 211, you also help your community understand how many people are being affected by SNAP delays and other pressing issues in real time.
HOW TO HELP your neighbors
You can make a difference by:
- Donating to local food pantries.
- Visiting 211 Wisconsin’s interactive resource map.
- Click “live chat” at 211wisconsin.org.
- Donating financially to United Way Fox Cities
When you contact 211, you also help your community understand how many people are being affected by SNAP delays and other pressing issues in real time.
Please call 211