The BadgerFARE program provides support for students facing temporary or ongoing food access concerns. Eligible students may receive $75 via their Wiscard to access food options on campus.
The Office of Student Assistance and Support works to connect students who are dealing with temporary and ongoing food insecurity with campus and community resources for long-term support.
Defining food insecurity
Food insecurity is defined as the economic and social conditions that limit access to adequate food. People who face temporary or ongoing food insecurity do not
generally have sufficient resources to access food on a regular basis to sustain a healthy lifestyle—so they might eat lower-quality foods or skip meals entirely.
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in at least one course at UW-Madison
- Must be currently experiencing some circumstance related to food insecurity or unexpected life event
- Can be received once per academic year (September-August)*
*Students continuing to experience food insecurity may be eligible to receive additional funding from the program the following semester. These requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis along with other campus support resources
How to request BadgerFARE
- Students can request Badger FARE by sending email to the Office of Student Assistance and Support. Please include your Campus ID in your initial email request
- You may need to meet with a staff member to discuss support options
If approved, Badger FARE will be added to student’s Wiscard and student will receive email follow up with information and resources will be provided
Questions / Contact
Office of Student Assistance and Support, osas@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
Additional resources
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Food and Financial Support Resources
This website contains information about a number of programs available on-campus and off-campus related to food access and financial support, including frozen meals, pay-what-you-can meals, and more.
Basic Needs Student Support
This office assists students with connecting to resources related to basic needs, including housing, food, health, child-care, and many more.
Financial Aid Success Coaching
Success Coaches are available to meet with students and talk through financial goals and strategies to achieve these.
Financial Aid Advising
Financial Aid advisors are also always happy to have the conversation about finances and budgeting.
Be Engaged Workshops
Pre-recorded workshops on Financial Hygiene as a general introduction to the topic.
GradReady
A free, financial wellness platform to learn and test your knowledge about financial life skills such as budgeting, saving, real-life finances, etc.