FOOD SHARE PROGRAM

The goal of the Food Share Program is to make it easier for people to have nutritious, adequate diets and to help individuals and families who have little money or savings to buy food. The Manitowoc County Human Services agency administers the Food Share Program.

Food share cards are used just like a credit card at designated neighborhood stores. Most grocery stores and markets participate in the Food Share Program. Food share cards cannot be used to buy alcoholic beverages, tobacco or cigarettes, soap and paper products, pet food or any other non-food items. Food share cards may only be used to pay for food and for plants and seeds for home food gardens.

Where to Go To Apply For Food Share

Manitowoc County Human Services administers the Food Share Program in Manitowoc County. 926 South 8th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 920-683-4230

Who May Be Eligible For The Food Share Program Generally, individuals or families who are eligible for the Food Share program are employed but do not make enough money to completely support their families, or are disabled and cannot work, or have lost their jobs, or are living on small, fixed incomes. This may include: Low-income workers, W-2 participants, Elderly and disabled persons, Individuals with high housing and utility costs, or Individuals who pass both the gross income and asset test for eligibility.

For more information, link to WI Department of Health and Social Services