FoodShare Program

Helping Wisconsin families put food on the table

What is FoodShare?

FoodShare (SNAP) program helps Wisconsin residents buy nutritious food. Each month, money is loaded onto a QUEST card, which can be used at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and select online retailers to stretch your food budget.

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    Find Out If You Eligible For The FoodShare Program

    If you’d like to check your eligibility for FoodShare and get help with the application process, call the FoodShare Helpline at 1-877-366-3635. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. You can also visit the official FoodShare website to learn more about eligibility.

    Learn More on the FoodShare Website
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    Using FoodShare Benefits

    The QUEST card works like a debit card and is loaded with your FoodShare benefits on the same day each month. You can use it at most grocery stores, select farmers’ markets, and for eligible Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares and Meals on Wheels!

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Frequently Asked Questions about FoodShare

  • FoodShare is Wisconsin’s food assistance program. Each month, money is added to a QUEST card (works like a debit card) that you can use to buy nutritious groceries for you and your family.

  • In order to enroll in FoodShare, you must:

    • Submit a FoodShare application;

    • Complete a quick FoodShare interview with a case worker either over the phone or in person;

    • Meet basic eligibility rules and income limits.

    Visit To Apply: https://www.getaquestcard.org/eligibility

  • If you’d like to see whether you might qualify for FoodShare and get help applying, call the FoodShare Helpline at 1-877-366-3635. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

  • The QUEST card works like a debit card and is loaded with your FoodShare benefits on the same day each month. You can use it at most grocery stores, select farmers’ markets, and for eligible Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares and Meals on Wheels.

  • You can use FoodShare benefits to purchase most groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, bread, cereal, pantry staples, infant formula, baby food, non-perishable items, and even seeds and plants that grow food for your household.

  • FoodShare benefits cannot be used to purchase pet food, household or personal care items, medicine, vitamins, supplements, alcohol, cigarettes, or tobacco products.

  • Quest cards can be used at most grocery stores, convenience stores, major retailers like Target and Walmart, farmers markets, dollar stores, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs such as FairShare CSA.