"Food Insecurity Crisis Looms in Milwaukee as FoodShare Program Nears Halt. A staggering 53% of Milwaukee's children received assistance through the state's FoodShare program last year, a stark indicator of the city's deep-seated food insecurity issues. Now, educators are sounding the alarm as the program faces the very real possibility of being cut off. With many families struggling to make ends meet, teachers are calling on policymakers to take action and ensure that these vulnerable students have access to the nutrition they need to succeed in the classroom. As the program teeters on the brink of collapse, the community is bracing for the consequences of a potential halt in aid, leaving thousands of children at risk of going hungry."
Over half of Milwaukee kids got FoodShare last year. Teachers call for help as it nears halt. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel