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Foodshare benefits

FoodShare boosts your food budget.FoodShare boosts your food budget! Call Second Harvest's FoodShare Helpline today at 1-877-366-3635.

A friendly volunteer will help you learn if you may be eligible for FoodShare (food stamp) benefits. You will also learn where to get free, personalized help with an application.

When you call the FoodShare Helpline, if you receive voicemail, please leave a message. We promise to return your call within one business day.

FoodShare WisconsinThink you may not be eligible? Don't miss out on money that may help put food on your table! Do you know...

  • FoodShare is an entitlement, or right, not welfare.
  • Everyone who applies for FoodShare and meets all program rules will get benefits.
  • You aren't taking away from anyone else who you receive FoodShare.
  • Most FoodShare members are employed.
  • FoodShare information is kept private.
  • FoodShare boosts your food budget.You don't have to go to the agency to get FoodShare benefits - your interview can be by phone.
  • FoodShare benefits come on a plastic card that looks just like a credit or debit card.
  • You may be able to get FoodShare benefits even if you get Social Security, SSI or other insurance payments.
  • You may be able to get FoodShare, even if you have a car and own your own home.

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