Community food resources (1289)
Key points below
These resources may be able to help your family with food needs and costs.
Start by calling 2-1-1 or Well Badger (The first 2 resources listed.)
Resource: 2-1-1
Contact Information:
- Call 2-1-1 or 877-947-2211
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Go to www.211.org/
Details:
- Learn about food pantries, summer food service programs, and meal sites.
- Free, can use them any time and they are in many languages.
- Can also help with housing, utilities and jobs.
Resource: Well Badger
Contact Information:
- Call 1-800-722-2295
- Go to www.wellbadger.org
Details:
- Learn about Wisconsin specific programs and services.
- Services include food needs, shelter, mental health support and healthcare coverage.
Resource: FoodShare Helpline
Contact Information:
- Call 1-877-366-3635
- Go to www.GetAQuestCard.org
- Outside of Wisconsin, call SNAP information line 1-800-221-5689.
Details:
- FoodShare gives money for groceries on a Quest (EBT) card.
- The helpline has free appointments and can help you apply for benefits.
Resource: WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Contact Information:
- Call 1-800-642-7837
- Go to www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/wic-offices.htm
- Outside of Wisconsin, visit www.fns.usda.gov/wic/program-contacts
Details:
- Supports pregnant and breastfeeding women, babies, and children until 5 years old.
- WIC gives:
- healthy foods for your family.
- infant formula.
- Information about nutrition.
- Breastfeeding information and support.
Resource: Child Nutrition Programs
Contact Information:
- Contact your child’s school to see if these programs are offered and if you qualify.
Details:
- Includes the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
- These meals are healthy and low-cost or free.
Other helpful teaching sheets
- #1290 Going Further with Food
- https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents/food-shopping.html?ref=s
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