Food Security Resources and Food Safety in Buffalo County

Resources to help families with access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Ending Hunger in West Central Wisconsin We believe no one should go hungry. In 2021, our food bank distributed the equivalent of 5.5 million meals. 64,000 individuals living in our 14 county serivce area relied on food supplied by Feed My People.

If you need help getting food immediately, call 211 or visit your local 211’s website to find locally available food programs and resources like food pantries, hot meal programs, and meal delivery options. 

More food safety information is available on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Safe Food Blog.

Apply for FoodShare If your income has dropped or stopped, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has information on government assistance programs to help with health insurance, food, and other needed resources. Click here for eligibility information, a list of information needed to apply, and to apply for benefits.