Newsletter Special Edition: FoodShare Updates and Resources

October 30, 2025

With the ongoing federal government shutdown, Wisconsin families who rely on FoodShare benefits will face delays in receiving assistance. For many, that means putting food on the table will be even harder this month.

Our local food pantries are already stretched thin, and they’ll soon be helping even more of our neighbors in need. If you’re able, please consider donating or volunteering your time with one of these local organizations:

All Saints Food Pantry
Location: All Saints Catholic Church, Milwaukee
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Website: allsaintsmke.org/food-pantry

Jewish Community Pantry
Location: Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Milwaukee
Hours: Tuesday | 4–6 p.m. and Thursday | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Website: jccmilwaukee.org/program/jewish-community-pantry

Greater Galilee Community Food Pantry
Location: Greater Galilee Church, Milwaukee
Hours: Saturday | 12–1:30 p.m.
Website: greatergalileemke.org/new-page

Kinship Community Food Center
Location: 924 E Clarke St, Milwaukee
Hours: Saturday | 8:30–10:30 a.m. and Tuesday | 4–6 p.m.
Website: kinshipmke.org

Bay Bridge Sandwich Drive
Date: Wednesday, November 5 | 9 a.m.
Sign-up: tinyurl.com/baybridgesandwichsignup

Barthel Fruit Farm Donation Event 
Location: 12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon
Date: October 30th - November 2nd | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Social Media Invite: facebook.com/share/1E96ggg9Ci/ 

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, contact 211 for local resources:

• Call 211 or 877-947-2211

• Visit 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Text your ZIP code to 898211

Together, we can help our neighbors get through this difficult time and ensure no one in our community goes hungry.