Officials with Milwaukee County say around 147,000 residents, including one in four children, are experiencing food insecurity.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin reports demand at local food pantries has increased by around 80 percent since late October.
The state’s Department of Health Services confirmed they are prepared to support families relying on FoodShare and other federal aid programs.
An emergency food drive and $100,000 in county funding raised more than $92,000 and over 9,000 pounds of food.
