Wisconsin Child Nutrition Programs

Wisconsin provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Wisconsin.

Child Nutrition Programs in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Wisconsin NSLP
State Director
School Nutrition Team
Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
Post Office Box 7841
Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7841
Phone: 608-267-9121

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Wisconsin call the contact number above or contact the Wisconsin Department of Education, the Wisconsin Department of Health or the Wisconsin child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

Click here to find child nutrition programs in other states

Additional Areas of Interest

Wisconsin Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Wisconsin Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Wisconsin WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Wisconsin Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Wisconsin Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Wisconsin child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Wisconsin Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself