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Monthly FoodShare Payments to Be Cut Substantially Starting in March

January 14, 2023

By Sam Woods This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. FoodShare emergency allotments will end after February due to changes in federal law. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, FoodShare recipients have received an additional “emergency […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Food Insecurity, FoodShare, Sam Woods

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Food is a Human Right

December 24, 2022

By Sherrie Tussler Executive Director, Hunger Task Force Hunger persists in Wisconsin. Throughout the pandemic, a good deal of federal financial assistance streamed to states and communities to address the pandemic’s impact on unemployment, supply chain interruptions and inflation. Free food provided by charities won’t solve lasting hunger. Hunger Task Force has distributed tens of […]

Popular Interests In This Article: FoodShare, Hunger, Hunger Task Force, Sherrie Tussler

Federal Food Aid in Wisconsin has Evolved, but Users Still Face Decades-Old Barriers

August 12, 2022

By Joey Prestley This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Although she’s been receiving federal food assistance for around 15 years, Madison resident Elizabeth Blume has never eaten government cheese. But she’s heard horror stories from people […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Food Stamps, FoodShare, Joey Prestley, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Pandemic Support Fading for 1 in 12 Wisconsinites Who Were Food Insecure

July 30, 2022

By Erin Gretzinger Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Margaret Benton has held many roles since she moved to Wisconsin nearly 20 years ago. With eight children — two living at home and others […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Erin Gretzinger, Food Insecurity, FoodShare, Margaret Benton

What you Need to know About Increased FoodShare Benefits in October

September 18, 2021

By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. FoodShare recipients should see another bump in benefits, starting Oct. 1, that will continue through at least Sept. 30, 2022. The U.S. Department […]

Popular Interests In This Article: FoodShare, Sam Woods

New Food Stamp Standards Could Boost Access To Healthier Foods

February 26, 2016

Some Store Officials Say They May Have Problems Stocking Better Food by Shamane Mills The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new rules to increase access to healthy food for those using food stamps, but convenience store officials said the move may result in fewer locations participating in the program. The proposal requires retailers participating […]

Popular Interests In This Article: FoodShare, Healthy Eating, Shamane Mills, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, USDA

Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid

February 6, 2015

Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid

By Karen Stokes February 6, 2015   Governor Scott Walker     Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that Scott Walker has presidential aspirations.   Amid his campaigning, Walker addressed lawmakers in Madison unveiling […]

Popular Interests In This Article: BadgerCare, Faith Britton, FEBRUARY 6 2015, FoodShare, Milwaukee Bucks, Scott Walker, State Budget, Taylor Sims, UW System, VOL. 25 NO. 4





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