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Are you eligible for FoodShare (previously Food Stamps)?

January 19th, 2010 terrymc

A FoodShare specialist from Second Harvest FoodBank Wisconsin will be on hand at many library locations to help you find out if you’re eligible and to assist you with the application process. Call (toll-free) for an appointment at 877-266-3635 or feel free to drop-in. The program is available to singles, families, students, seniors and disabled individuals with limited or fixed income.

At this time, the schedule is as follows. But check back–more dates will be added soon.

• Central Library–Every Monday through February, 12-4pm; Wednesdays, February 10 and 24, 10am-2pm.
• Hawthorne Library–Tuesday, January 26, 2-6pm
• Lakeview Library–Saturday, January 23, 12-4pm.
• Meadowridge Library–Wednesday, January 20, 12-3pm
• Sequoya Library–Wednesday, January 27, 3-7pm
• South Madison Library–Friday, January 29, 4-7pm

Bringing the following documents will help you complete the application and get benefits sooner:

• Identification for every member in the household, including driver’s license, SSN card, and birth certificate.
• Proof of income (pay stubs, unemployment stubs, social security or SSI letter, etc.)
• Housing expenses (rent, mortgage, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, etc.)
• Utility bills
• Medical bills that you pay (if you are 60 or older or disabled)

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