People Helping People
Milwaukee Dems will keep this page updated throughout the holiday season so you have resources if you need help, or to help others in need.
Current Situation with SNAP Benefits
Updated 11/14/2025
Full Benefits Are Now Available
https://www.wuwm.com/politics-government/2025-11-14/what-to-know-about-snap-benefits-moving-forward
Previous Headlines:
Trump suggests U.S. won't pay any SNAP benefits during shutdown, contradicting court filing
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/04/snap-trump-food-shutdown.html
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.
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
Live, Laugh, Loaves (toys, food, coats)
https://livelaughloaves.com/
Rooted & Rising (food, toys, winter wear)
https://www.rootedandrisingwp.org
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