Food Assistance Programs in Wisconsin Could Soon be Impacted by the Government Shutdown

Thursday, October 16th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Food assistance programs in Wisconsin could soon be impacted by the federal government shutdown.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials warn that the FoodShare and Women, Infants and Children programs will no longer be fully funded come November if the government shutdown continues.

DHS says roughly 700,000 Wisconsinites receive FoodShare benefits and 59,000 families receive WIC funding. The programs are funded through the end of October. Tuesday marked the 14th day of the federal government shutdown.

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