For reprint by GWAAR Legal Services Team
FoodShare recipients have been receiving maximum allotments for their household sizes for over two years. As a result, some people have found that they have not been able to spend all of this money each month. It is important for members to know that they need to use their QUEST cards every 365 days or FoodShare will begin to recoup benefits.
If a person has not used their QUEST card for at least 365 days, any monthly benefits that are older than 365 days will be expunged (taken back or recouped). The expungement occurs only for benefits that were issued more than 365 days in the past.
Members should also remember that excess benefits can be used to stock up on non-perishable items or items to freeze for when the Public Health Emergency ends and benefits return to levels based on income.
Members can check the balance of their QUEST card at any time through the ebtEDGE website, ebtEDGE mobile app, or by calling QUEST Card Service at 877-415-5164.
The list of online retailers that accept FoodShare benefits in Wisconsin continues to grow. Currently, FoodShare recipients can use their QUEST cards at the following online stores:
• ALDI
• Amazon
• Capital Centre Market
• Lou Perrine’s Gas and Grocery
• Meijer
• Miller and Son’s Supermarket
• Ptacek’s IGA
• Sam’s Club Scan and Go
• Schnuck’s Market
• Target
• Walmart
• Whole Foods
• Woodman’s Markets
This ever-growing list is available here:
www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot.
FoodShare requires a phone application with the Bay Lake Consortium. Call 1-888-794-5747 to apply.
