Madison, Wis – Due to the government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to nearly 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of October. This will leave more than 260,000 kids under 18 without the food they need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is already authorized under federal law to transfer funds to sustain SNAP benefits during a lapse in appropriations, yet they have thus far refused. In response, Democrats have sent a letter to the USDA and are organizing around the state to support our neighbors and communities. 

“When we heard about the pause in FoodShare benefits, we sprang into action,” said Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer. “Kids, families, and seniors rely on this critical assistance to put food on the table. But Trump and Republicans in Congress would rather play political games than do the right thing for Wisconsinites. We’re going to continue urging Trump to do the right thing, but we’re also on the ground, helping communities in the most direct way we can. We’re not waiting for Washington, we’re taking action now to help Wisconsinites.” 

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Any Wisconsinite who needs additional food or infant formula can reach out to 211 Wisconsin for information or referrals to local services. Anyone can get help by:

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