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Hunger hides, sometimes in plain sight. . .

Sheboygan County Food Bank tracks the latest sources to bring you information about hunger in Sheboygan County.

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Sheboygan County children under 5 years old are living in poverty
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Sheboygan County seniors (ages 60+) are living in poverty
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Sheboygan County residents are facing hunger

Snapshot of Hunger in Sheboygan County (Last updated in July 2024)

12,450 residents received SNAP (FoodShare)

Approximately 11% of residents are facing hunger

Childhood Poverty and Hunger in Sheboygan County

6,219 children under five years old are living in poverty

18,922 children ages 5-17 are living in poverty

7,469 students ages 5-18 who attend public school districts qualify for free or reduced price meals

Sources: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (Program Statistics), United States Census Bureau, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (FoodShare)

Emergency Food Programs

Federal and state programs work to help end hunger in Sheboygan County. Sheboygan County Food Bank supports federal and state anti-hunger programs that act as the first line of defense against hunger and integrates local services where possible. Learn more about these programs below.

FoodShare Benefits to Purchase Food

FoodShare (also known as Food Stamps or SNAP) helps individuals and families living in Wisconsin buy food at grocery stores and farmers markets.

WIC Benefits to Purchase Food

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supports pregnant, breastfeeding or new mothers, infants up to age one, and children up to age five.

Free Meals for Children

Sheboygan Area School District provides free and reduced meals during the school year as well as free summer meals for children age 18 and younger.