Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, COA Youth & Family Centers announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious [...]

State to receive nearly $1.5 million in bonus payments Wisconsin will receive nearly $1.5 million in bonus payments for having one of the highest FoodShare accuracy rates in the nation, according to an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A USDA review found that 98 percent of the benefits issued in Wisconsin [...]

Program integrity enhanced even as demand increased The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a statement last week lauding States for improved performance in administering FoodShare, and Wisconsin was on the list for top ten with payment accuracy. “This is truly great news and underscores that Wisconsin’s management of FoodShare is fair and responsible. [...]

Hunger Task Force joins Cong. Gwen Moore in efforts to protect Federal funds By Lynda Jones Last week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) wrote Governor Scott Walker and implored him to stop any efforts that jeopardize Federal funding for food stamps. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has written to Wisconsin Health Services Secretary Dennis [...]

NAACP says resignation should be reconsidered USDA Official, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign this week over a edited tape that was made public and gave a false impression that she had been biased toward White farmers using the role of her job. The NAACP had issued a denouncement statement in reaction to this tape [...]