Thousands in Sheboygan County Could See SNAP Benefits Reduced After Federal Reversal

ByBrian Bateman
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SNAP Shake-Up Puts Thousands of Sheboygan County Households On Edge

The Trump administration has ordered states to “immediately undo” any steps taken to issue full November SNAP benefits after the Supreme Court paused a lower court’s order requiring them. The USDA’s instruction, issued late Saturday, affects low-income households across the country — and hits especially close to home in Sheboygan County.

Impact on Sheboygan County Families

As of early 2025, about 12,493 Sheboygan County residents rely on FoodShare, Wisconsin’s version of SNAP. With a county population near 118,000, more than one in ten residents depend on these benefits to buy food every month.

Many are children — statewide, more than 60% of SNAP recipients live in families with kids. A reduction or delay in November benefits could leave thousands of Sheboygan County children facing an even tougher start to the holiday season.

Local Economic Ripple

SNAP spending directly supports local grocery stores, markets, and suppliers. Even small changes to monthly benefits can reduce millions of dollars in grocery spending circulating through the county each year.
The Sheboygan County Food Bank reports growing demand as families brace for tighter budgets.

State and Local Response

Governor Tony Evers has pledged to maintain support where possible while the courts decide the issue. Wisconsin agencies moved quickly to issue full benefits after the earlier ruling and now must adjust to the USDA’s reversal mid-month.

What Residents Can Do

Check your MyACCESS account for updates on November deposits and contact the Sheboygan County Health and Human Services office with questions.


Local food pantries in Sheboygan, Plymouth, and Oostburg remain open to assist households affected by delays. For resources, visit the Sheboygan County Food Bank.

Have you seen changes in your FoodShare benefits or volunteer with a local pantry?
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Brian Bateman is a lifelong Sheboygan County resident, web developer, and founder of SheboyganLife.com. Inspired by his love for the area and a desire to give back, he created this free, community-driven platform to share local events, stories, and happenings.

A graduate of Plymouth and Sheboygan South High Schools and the UW Center in Sheboygan, Brian has spent his career building digital solutions across Wisconsin for clients around the world.

From local event coverage to boosting small businesses, Brian’s mission is simple: spotlight what makes Sheboygan special, support the locals behind it, and keep the community connected, informed, and on the grow.

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