FoodShare: News for Members
About the federal government shutdown
DHS is closely monitoring the current federal government shutdown. Our goal is to keep the public informed, especially our FoodShare members who receive vital nutrition assistance. Even though the federal government has shutdown, FoodShare members are getting their October benefits on schedule. FoodShare members can use their October benefits on their QUEST cards to buy food during a shutdown. If the shutdown continues, DHS will update this webpage before the end of October with information about funding for FoodShare benefits. Bookmark and check this page for updates.
Some FoodShare members in eight counties and the City of Racine must now meet a work requirement to keep getting benefits
Starting on October 1, 2025, if you are a FoodShare member between 18-54 who doesn’t have children under 18 in the home and you live in Adams, Bayfield, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Marquette, or Menominee counties, or the City of Racine, you need to meet a work requirement to get benefits unless you have an exemption. (An exemption is a reason that Congress says you don’t have to meet the work requirement. You can review a list of current exemptions.)
This is a change because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law in July. Previously, you did not have to meet the work requirement if there were few job opportunities where you live. We sent you a letter in the mail in September if this change affects you. You can also check your account in ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) or call your agency for more information.
Other news
Cost of living adjustments start in October
Starting with your October benefits, cost of living adjustments will be made for all FoodShare members. Changes for monthly income limits, allotments, deductions, and allowances will occur.
These changes happen annually based on the federal fiscal year. | September 24, 2025
Fraud alert: fake ebtEDGE mobile app
There is a fake version of the ebtEDGE mobile app in app stores. It is charging users a $4.99 weekly fee or $60 for lifetime access. Do not use this app. The real ebtEDGE app does not charge a fee to use it.
Only use the official ebtEDGE mobile app which has a black, white and yellow egg icon. | September 22, 2025
Replacement benefits available
FoodShare members who lost food due to storms or power outages can request replacement benefits within 10 days of the food loss.
Log in to ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) and click “Food Benefits Replacement Request” in the left menu. Or call your agency to request them by phone. | September 22, 2025
Explore the MyACCESS app to view FoodShare information
Did you know that you can use the MyACCESS mobile App to get information about your FoodShare benefits?
Within the app you can check your current QUEST card balance, learn more about your next deposit, and review 90 days of past activity. | September 1, 2025
Restart FoodShare by meeting the work requirement
Lost FoodShare due to not meeting the work requirement?
You can get benefits again by meeting the work requirement for 30 days, showing you will meet the work requirement in 30 days, having an exemption, or having good cause. You may need to reapply to get benefits again. | September 1, 2025
Additional support programs are available to you
If you get FoodShare, you might also qualify for other types of help.
Check out some of the available programs for health care, housing and utilities, and prescription drugs. You can even look into additional food programs like school meals and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). | September 1, 2025