Food Resources
A page within Student Life
It is difficult to focus on school, work, or studying when your basic needs aren't being met. If you are experiencing hunger, you are not alone. 1 in 3 college students face food insecurity.
We are here to help.
Below are campus, community, and state resources that will help you access or pay for food:
Wisconsin FoodShare
Wisconsin Foodshare is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the state of Wisconsin, commonly referred to as food stamps. This program may help you with your monthly grocery/food costs. If eligible, you are given a debit-type card (known as a QUEST card) with a FREE monthly stipend from the government to use on groceries. The stipend covers nearly all types of groceries and is also usable at places such as Kwik Trip, Amazon, Walmart, farmers' markets, and more! Students and families can apply for Wisconsin Foodshare through the ACCESS website.
Need help with your application? View this Guide to Applying for Foodshare or contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@uwlax.edu or 608-785-8062
The UWL Campus Food Pantry in the Student Union
The Campus Food Pantry is open back up as normal. Students will be granted access on their Student ID card after completing the registration form. The Campus Food Pantry will be open whenever the Student Union is open. If you prefer to still pick up a pre-packaged box, please email lic@uwlax.edu to schedule a day and time to pick this up.
La Crosse Area Food Pantries and Meal Sites
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children younger than 5. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental nutritious foods, and connections to other community services.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Great Rivers 2-1-1 offers free, confidential community information and referrals 24 hours/day. Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist. You may also connect with a specialist through the chat function on their website or through texting your zip code to 898211.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 also offer a Crisis Hotline 24/7, where you can talk with a crisis specialist by dialing 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255.
To explore more community resources in the area, view the Great Rivers 2-1-1 Guided Search.
Findhelp.org
Findhelp.org is a search engine that offers local and community resources for a variety of needs including, but not limited to food concerns, housing concerns, health concerns, financial concerns and more.
