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November will be 'disastrous' for residents who need FoodShare benefits, locals say, with an end to the federal shutdown nowhere in sight.
Three governor candidates want state officials to find stopgap funding for the state's food stamps program through the federal government shutdown.
The coalition of 10 food pantries have prepared for the possibility funding for FoodShare might end Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.
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FoodShare benefits are set to halt Nov. 1. Here's where to find food assistance in Milwaukee.
FoodShare benefits are set to halt Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. Here's a list of Milwaukee County locations providing food assistance.
Between Oneida and Vilas Counties roughly 5,000 people will not be getting their FoodShare benefits as expected next month.
MILWAUKEE--- With the federal government shutdown halting FoodShare beenfits across Wisconsin, Milwuakee leaders are mobilizing to support families facing
Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is set to run out on Saturday, leaving up to 700,000 people in Wisconsin without access to assistance. In Wisconsin, this aid is distributed by the FoodShare program.
Gov. Ned Lamont's administration will provide $3M in state funding to Connecticut Foodshare to help residents who could lose access to SNAP.
Hartford city leaders are working to keep food on the table for SNAP benefit recipients as funds are expected to expire in two days. The mayor of Hartford and members of nonprofits like Connecticut Foodshare are now making a plea for public assistance in donating to food pantries and other resources.
Milwaukee area leaders on Tuesday launched a unified effort to help provide food and basic necessities to those in need.
The Connecticut Education Association announced a $1,000 donation to Connecticut Foodshare as the shutdown continues and SNAP benefits are suspended after November 1st.
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency amid a lapse in FoodShare benefits due to the government shutdown.