Milwaukee Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Support During the SNAP Benefit Delay
With the government shutdown affecting FoodShare (Wisconsin’s SNAP), many Milwaukee families are struggling to put food on the table. If you’re one of them, please know that you’re not alone. Our city has caring places ready to help.
If You Need Food Support, here are trusted local options offering free, healthy groceries and meals:
Hunger Task Force – Milwaukee’s “Free & Local” food bank. Find a pantry near you: hungertaskforce.org
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin – Connects people with pantries and helps with FoodShare questions: feedingamericawi.org
Capuchin Community Services – Food, clothing, and shelter support: https://www.capuchincommunityservices.org/en/
Jewish Community Pantry – Offers groceries and accepts walk-ins for emergency needs: jccmilwaukee.org
If your FoodShare benefits are delayed or missing, you can also reapply or check your status anytime at ACCESS Wisconsin.
If You Want to Help, you can:
Donate money — even $10 can stretch into dozens of meals.
Drop off food — think canned fruits, veggies, pasta, and peanut butter.
Volunteer — sorting, packing, or serving makes a big impact.
Together, we can make sure no neighbor goes hungry even in tough times.