FoodShare (SNAP)
What is SNAP?
SNAP is the new name for the improved Food Stamp program in Wisconsin. SNAP is today's food and nutrition program designed to help create a healthier Wisconsin. It is "A Recipe for Good Health" and provides wider access, ease of use, and information about good nutrition.
SNAP benefits are spent using a debit card called the Wisconsin QUEST card. The card is used to purchase food at participating grocery stores.
How to apply:
o Complete an online application via access.wisconsin.gov
o Call the Great Rivers Call Center at 888-283-0012 to complete an application by telephone
o Schedule a face-to-face appointment by calling Great Rivers Call Center at 888-283-0012
o Complete a paper application. Request an application be mailed to you by calling the Great
Rivers Call Center at 888-283-0012
*** It is important that you start your application as soon as possible. This will be the filing date of your benefits. The filing date is the date the agency receives your name, address, and signature electronically, by telephone, or by paper form. You will have 30 days to complete the full application. ***
To report changes to cases, check benefits, process eligibility, complete reviews, etc. contact the Great Rivers Call Center at:
Phone: 1-888-283-0012
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Wednesday)
Changes can also be reported online via access.wisconsin.gov.
FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)
The FSET program is a free (no-cost) program that helps FoodShare members build their job skills and find jobs.
CW Solutions, 331 S. Main Street, Suite C17, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-933-1761
For more information, click here https://www.changewithin.net/fset
To learn more:
- FoodShare Wisconsin Summary Page (www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/index.htm)
- Wisconsin Quest Card Page (www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/ebt.htm)
- Eligibility PreScreener (access.wisconsin.gov/access/)
- Texting and Emails from DHS | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Food Support Resources | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- FoodShare: Basic Work Rules and Work Requirement Information | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- FoodShare Employment and Training: About FSET | Wisconsin Department of Health Services