Wisconsin FoodShare enrollment down to 356K in May

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin had nearly 356,000 of what it calls assistance groups receiving FoodShare in the state in May, down from nearly 370,000 last June.

FoodShare is the Wisconsin version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, which saw changes in the past year to work requirements along with ending eligibility for some immigrants and refugees.

The work requirements are for any individual aged 18 to 64 who is physically and mentally able to work and does not have a child under 14. Each person fitting that description must work 20 hours per week or participate in approved job readiness programs, job searching or volunteering.

In March, Gov. Tony Evers and legislators came to an agreement on a $72 million FoodShare bill that included a ban on candy and soda purchases with the SNAP funds.

The Foundation for Government Accountability said when the new requirem...