Resource Binder
FoodShare
About this resource: FoodShare helps people with limited money buy the food they need for good health.
Who can use this resource? Must meet income requirements. Visit this website to see if you are eligible: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/apply.htm
Next Steps:
-
You can apply for FoodShare by calling the Capital Consortium at 1-888-794-5556.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM- 11:30 PM
OR
-
If you are 60 and older, you can apply for FoodShare by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 608-240-7400.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:30 PM.
OR
-
Apply online at https://access.wisconsin.gov/
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Phone: (608) 267-1111
About this resource: WIC helps to improve the health of women infants, and children by providing healthy foods, health information, and referrals to health care.
Who can use this resource? Individuals must meet eligibility requirements. To be eligible for WIC in Wisconsin, you must:
-
Be a resident of Wisconsin
-
Have a child under 5 years old OR be pregnant
-
Be eligible based on income
-
You may automatically qualify if you participate in FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, or Wisconsin Works Program (W2)
-
Next Steps:
-
Call (608) 267-1111 to apply for WIC.
Double Dollars Program // Community Action Coalition (CAC)
Phone: (608) 577-3034
About this resource: The Double Dollars program provides Quest EBT card shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match up to $25 per market day at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible farmers’ market products include:
-
Breads and Cereals
-
Fruits and Vegetables
-
Meats, fish, and poultry
-
Dairy products
-
Plants and seeds that grow food
Who can use this resource? Anyone who has an EBT card!
Next Steps:
-
This program runs from June 1st – December 31st (or until funding runs out). Find a participating Farmer’s Market!
-
You will need to bring your Quest EBT card with you to the information booth at the farmers’ market. The volunteers will swipe your card and provide you with the market money and Double Dollars. You will receive one market dollar and one double dollar for every dollar you withdraw.
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Phone: (608) 240-7400
About this resource: The ADRC may be able to provide Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers for individuals 60 and older.
Who can use this resource? Older adults
Next Steps:
-
You or the navigators can call the ADRC at (608) 240-7400 to ask if they have Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers (also may be called Senior FMNP checks).
National School Breakfast and Lunch program for Wisconsin
Phone: 1-800-441-4563
About this resource: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast ad National School Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each school day.
Who can use this resource? Qualifying individuals must be a resident in the state of Wisconsin and a parent or primary caregiver of a child(ren) who attends school (high school and under). There are income eligibility requirements.
Next Steps:
-
To apply for free or reduced-price meals, contact your child’s school: https://dpi.wi.gov/directories
Wisconsin Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Phone: Call 1-866-348-6479 OR text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 to find a site near you.
About this resource: The Wisconsin Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to low-income children during school vacations.
**2020 site information will be posted in early May!
Transit Solutions Group Access Food Pantry Trips
Phone: (608) 294-8747
About this resource: Transit solutions offers a group ride program for individuals 60 and older and for individuals with disabilities. The ride operates over all sides of town (North side residents can use the East side pantries).
Who can use this resource? Adults 60 and older who live in their own home and apartment OR individuals with disabilities.
See pantry listings for their specific eligibility information.
Next Steps:
-
Look over the schedule.
-
Call (608) 294-8747 to make a reservation or if you have any questions about this program.
-
It is recommended that you call a few days ahead to reserve a spot.
-
**Some food pantries may have their own requirements and service areas. Some eligibility requirements are included on the transit solutions form. Call the number on the form if you have further questions.
Slow Food UW
Email: slowfooduw@gmail.com
About this resource: Slow Food UW has two main projects, Family Dinner Night and Cafe, which both serve weekly meals on campus. Family Dinner Night includes three courses: appetizer, entrée, & dessert. Cafe includes a main entree, sides, and a delectable dessert
Cost: The cost of the meal is based on our Pay What You Can model. Pay for your meal what you can! $0 for a Pay It Forward meal. No questions asked.
The menus change each week and is based on seasonality and locality. You can find the weekly menus on Slow Food UW's Facebook or Instagram page.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
-
Visit Family Dinner Night and/or Cafe:
The Crossing
1127 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Hours:
Family Dinner Night: Mondays @ 6:30pm
Cafe: Wednesdays from 12-2pm
Campus Food Shed **FOR UW-MADISON STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF ONLY**
Email: campusfoodshed@gmail.com
About this resource: The Campus Food Shed provides fresh, free produce for all UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff.
Who can use this resource? UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff
Next Steps:
-
Access the fridge during Student Activity Center hours.
Student Activity Center (3rd Floor)
333 E Campus Mall #4301, Madison, WI 53715
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
**Check the Campus Food Shed Facebook or Instagram page for updated details!**
