Notice: While unemployment insurance payments have not been impacted by the federal government shutdown at this time, November benefits for FoodShare members have been reduced due to the ongoing shutdown. For questions about using FoodShare benefits, information about benefit delays, or help finding food assistance resources, visit:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services' FoodShare webpage
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