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Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) lauded the news that Wisconsin will receive emergency food assistance for families impacted by flooding last summer.

Individual and family eligibility requirements are:

• On July 22, 2010 either living or working in Milwaukee zip codes, 53205, 53206, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53216, 53218, 53222, 53224 and 53225:
• Had loss of food, home damage or income loss due to flooding and aftermath.
• Did not receive maximum FoodShare benefits for July 2010.

Congresswoman Moore said, “Every little bit helps, and I’m so glad that some Milwaukee families who have been struggling to recover from the flood will get extra help to buy their groceries.”

Those currently enrolled in FoodShare, and who:

• Have received replacement benefits after the flooding will automatically receive disaster benefits on their Quest cards on November 25, 2010.
• Have not received replacement benefits after the flooding can apply by calling 1-888-947-6583 beginning tomorrow, November 9, 2010 until November 17, 2010.

Current FoodShare enrollees do not have to apply in person.  Families who have already received the maximum benefit and are therefore ineligible will be notified by the state Department of Health Services.

If you are not currently enrolled in FoodShare and had loss of income and disaster related expenses you may be eligible for a one-time emergency benefit.  To determine eligibility, you must complete an application in person from November 9, 2010 until November 17, 2010.

Milwaukee County residents can apply at either of the following locations:

Coggs Building                                     UMOS South

1220 West Vliet Street                         2701 South Chase Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53205                         Milwaukee, WI 53207