SNAPshot of History
Famous Figures on SNAP
Immigration and Citizenship
Wisconsin Food Bank Lore
100

This omnibus, multi-year law sets SNAP regulations. 

Farm Bill 

100

This actress played Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and received two Oscar nominations in 2020 for her roles in 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'

Scarlet Johannsson

100

U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and American Indians born in Canada are eligible for this nutrition assistance program

FoodShare

100

AJ Dillon, Bobby Portis Jr, and Charlie Berens have joined efforts with this Cream City food bank. 

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

200

This US President signed the Food Stamp Act into law, making it a permanent program. 

President Lyndon Johnson 

200

This rock legend, known as 'The Boss,' released the iconic album 'Born to Run' in 1975 and has won 20 Grammy Awards throughout his career.

Bruce Springsteen


200

This document, issued on or after July 1, 2010, is required for Puerto Rican FoodShare applicants

A birth certificate. 

200

This Food Bank can thank Mr. Oscar Mayer for its first refrigerator!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern Wisconsin 

300

In this year, Mabel McFiggin of Rochester, New York was the first American to recieve food stamps. 

1939

300

This acclaimed actress achieved the rare 'Triple Crown of Acting' by winning an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony, and became the first African-American to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Viola Davis

300

Refugees lawfully present under Section 207 are eligible for FoodShare without meeting this common requirement for other immigrants.

What is a waiting period? (or "What is the five-year residency requirement?")

300

This is the newest food bank in Wisconsin, serving over 212,000 folks in its first year of operation. 

St. Croix Valley Food Bank 

400

Periodically, proposals have been raised to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase these two categories of food items

"Junk food" and "luxury items"

400

This singer rose to fame after winning the first season of 'American Idol' in 2002 and went on to host her own Emmy-winning talk show

Kelly Clarkson

400

Immigrants from these two Middle Eastern countries with special immigrant status are treated like refugees for FoodShare eligibility

Iraq and Afghanistan

400

This Food Bank's origin story is thanks to six local churches coming together to help their community!

Feed My People 

500

Until 1977 acquiring food stamps required this crucial step

Buying into food stamps 
500

This Food Network star popularized the 'Semi-Homemade' cooking concept and authored multiple cookbooks, including 'Semi-Homemade Cooking' and 'Money Saving Meals'

Sandra Lee

500

Non-citizens with this immigration status are eligible for FoodShare if they meet work quarters, military requirements, or other specific criteria.

What is lawfully admitted for permanent residence (LPR)

500

The first inventory item in this Food Bank's warehouse was 600 pounds of apples 

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin