Program Overview

FoodShare helps thousands of Wood County residents put food on the table every month. Designed to support eligible individuals at any stage of life, the program provides a helpful safety net for working families, people living on limited or fixed incomes, those looking for work, and neighbors who are retired or unable to work due to a disability. Once approved, benefits are conveniently loaded onto a QUEST card, making it simple to shop for groceries at approved local retailers.

How to Apply

Anyone can apply for FoodShare using these for ways:

1. By Phone: Call the Northern IM Consortium at 888-794-5722.
   • Monday through Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
   • Thursdays:11 AM-4:00 PM
   • Fridays: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2. Online: Submit an application anytime via the ACCESS Wisconsin Portal.
3. By Paper Application: Complete and submit a paper application (available to print or pickup locally if needed).
4. In-person: Visit Wood County Human Services at either office location:
   • Wisconsin Rapids: River block Bulding, 111 W. Jackson St. (2nd Floor), Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
   • Marshfield: Patriot’s Tower, 630 S. Central Ave. (4th Floor), Marshfield, WI 54449
   • Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
   • Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can call 715-421-8600 to schedule an appointment ahead of time.

Note: It is important to establish your FoodShare filing date as soon as possible, as this determines the date your benefits will begin once eligible. Your application sets this date the same day it is received, or the next business day if submitted after regularly scheduled business hours.

For more information about Wisconsin’s Foodshare program, to view the Nondiscrimination Statement, and Report Fraud, visit Wisconsin DHS FoodShare

Additional Foodshare Resources

• Information on Wisconsin’s Quest Card
• Information about MyAccess Mobile App
• Fair Hearing Form
• Foodshare Replacement Benefits