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The Emergency Food Assistance Program

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Eligibility and Income Guidelines

Wisconsin households are eligible to receive commodities at participating food pantries if the total gross income for the household does not exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty level.  Eligibility is based on current income status and self-declared eligibility for participation. There are no income eligibility criteria for persons who voluntarily seek meals at soup kitchens or homeless shelters.

Household Size

 Monthly Income
1 $1,670
2 $2,247
3 $2,823
4 $3,400
5 $3,976

6

$4,553
7 $5,130
8 $5,706
9 $6,283
10 $6,860
Each Additional  $   577

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Last Revised: April 13, 2009