Current Situation with SNAP Benefits

Days after two federal judges ruled emergency funds for November food aid benefits must be used, the Trump administration said Nov. 3 it would cover half the the current allotments for eligible recipients.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/11/03/november-foodshare-benefits-are-coming-but-not-enough-for-full-month/87064630007/

Updated 11/3/2025

Where to donate food in Milwaukee:

Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N. 9th Street (53233)

King Community Center
1531 W Vilet St. (53205)

Fiserv Forum
1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. (53203)

Milwaukee City Hall
200 E. Wells St. (53202)

Kosciuszko Community Center
2201 S 7th St. (53215)

Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N. Broadway (53202)

Other Resources

All MPS Schools Accept Food Donations

Volunteers that set up a direct community aid hub:
https://www.mkegrocerybuddy.com

Milwaukee Hunger Task Force
https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/mobile-market

Nourish MKE
https://www.nourishmke.org/get-food-faqs

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is also keeping a list
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/10/29/milwaukee-county-food-assistance-programs-to-use-amid-2025-government-shutdown/86947542007/

For Seniors

MKE County Health & Human Services
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Older-Adults-Services/Senior-Centers--Dining

Meals on Wheels
Request a Referral: (414) 289-6874
https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/department-on-aging/PDF/Meals-on-Wheels-Flyer-SHARE-9.12.25.pdf

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, text MKEfood to 898-211 or call 211.

Help is available.

MKE Dems will continue to gather information and add to this page. If you’d like to share information with us, please email info@mkedems.org.