Mayor Matt Mahan will spearhead the formation of a new group that aims to hold the governor and legislature accountable “for ...

The program helps families stay healthy, and the possibility of losing that support has some worried. “I think that families are worried, right? Understandably, food is important. So, we need it. We ...

Foster Success is launching its annual FriendsGiving awareness and fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $120,000 by ...

Cathedral Square in Milwaukee is already setting up for Christmas, with trees arriving from Medford, Wisconsin, and local ...

Hunger is not a partisan issue, but it has become one as the federal SNAP program runs out of money. Pantry leaders said ...

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964 ...

At its most fundamental level, a halt to benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program involves basic political questions. The SNAP contingency fund reportedly has $5.5 billion in reser ...

Gov. Tony Evers on Oct. 30 announced that two Wisconsin Head Start programs will cease services in November due to a lack of ...

As the government shutdown continues, several federal welfare programs, including SNAP, are set to expire on Nov. 1.

As food aid lapses, officials urge patience at pantries and compassion for neighbors. Here’s how to find assistance and support others.

What exactly is SNAP and is it the same as food stamps? How does it work? Here's who benefits as the Nov. 1 cutoff nears.

"For many women, this is not optional. They're having to choose now between paying their electric bill or feeding their baby." ...