Hunger Task Force Food Bank Map

Distribution programs & locations: Senior Stockbox (low-income, age 60+ individuals)

Wilson Park Senior Center - 2601 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lois and Tom Dolan Center - 4355 West Bradley Road, Brown Deer, WI | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grobschmidt Senior Center
2424 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Oasis Senior Center
2414 W Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Clinton Rose Senior Center
3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Feeding America Wisconsin Food Pantry Map: 1700 W Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, WI 53205

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Distribution Locations:
Fond du Lac Food Center - 10230 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224

Mitchell Food Center - 1615 S. 22nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Orchard Food Center - 209 W. Orchard Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Cherry Food Center - 1230 W. Cherry Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205

UMOS Food Pantry - 2701 S. Chase Ave. Milwaukee 53207 | 414-389-6000

Milwaukee County Senior Dining Center Map

Milwaukee Community Crossroads: 807 S. 14th Street (Back of parking lot) | 414-645-5350

Hours: Monday - Thursday 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Eligibility: Serves mostly the 53204 zip code

Tricklebee Café: 4424 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208 | 414-488-2477

Pay-what-you-can community café that offers vegan and gluten-free nourishment.

Rooted & Rising: 3940 W. Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208 | 414-344-1818

Food Pantry serves Milwaukee ZIP codes 53208 and 53210.

Food assistance is operational on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Salvation Army Milwaukee: 4129 W. Villard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | (414) 463-3300

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Service zip codes: 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53233 

Riverwest Food Pantry 
Gaenslen School - 1250 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee | 414-301-1478 | Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Kinship Community Food Center: 924 E. Clarke St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 414-301-1478

Food Center Hours:
Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Interchange Food Pantry: 130 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Jewish Community Pantry: 2900 W Center St, Milwaukee 53210
Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

St. Vincent De Paul

SOUTH MEAL PROGRAM SITE (Cross Roads Kitchen)

Open serving meals 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Sunday-Friday

931 W. Madison St. 414-649-9555

NORTH MEAL PROGRAM SITE (Harambee Kitchen)

Open serving meals 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Monday-Friday

2600 N. 2 St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-249-3866

Milwaukee Food Council Food Pantry Map

Mayfair Road Food Pantry
4515 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Serving residents of the following zip codes: 53210, 53218, 53222, 53224, 53225
*Will not turn anyone who needs non-perishables at this time

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Praise Temple Food Pantry
6103 W Capitol Drive, Milwaukee
| 414-461-9673 | Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Gaenslen School
1250 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee |
414-301-1478 | Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

St. Casimir Parish Hall
924 E. Clarke
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Serving residents of the following zip codes:  53202, 53203, 53211, 53212, 53217

*Photo ID and proof of address required

Salvation Army

Oak Creek
8853 S Howell Avenue, Oak Creek
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Serving residents of the following zip codes:  53129, 53130, 53132, 53154 *Photo ID required

Distribution Center
5880 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee
Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Serving residents of the following zip codes:  53218, 53224, 53225 *Photo ID required

Milwaukee
4129 W. Villard Ave, Milwaukee
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
*Photo ID required

West Corps
1645 N. 25th Street
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Serving residents of the following zip codes:  53205, 53208 *Photo ID required

LGBT Community Center Food Pantry
315 W Court Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 262-271-2656

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

New Berlin Food Pantry: 14750 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin | 262-789-8040

Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
Serves residents of New Berlin, Brookfield, Elm Grove
*Driver's license, piece of current mail, financial status required

Food Pantry of Waukesha County
1301 Sentry Drive, Waukesha

Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

All People's Church: 2600 N. 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 414-264-1616 | Wednesday 11 am to 1 pm

Jewish Reach Inc: 3030 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
| 414-213-8023

Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For additional Food Pantries & Community Food Centers near you, call 211 or visit our website.

Kroger offers Wisconsin shoppers using food assistance 20% off produce. To learn more, visit: Kroger Government Assistance

What is the Refugee Cash Assistance program?

The Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program provides temporary cash assistance to refugees during their first eight months in the United States. Refugees generally enter the U.S. without any income to support themselves. RCA helps refugees while they:

• Look for work
• Learn English
• Become a part of their local communities

What is the Refugee Medical Assistance program?

The Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) program provides refugees with health insurance and medical assistance during their first eight months in the United States.

Who can apply for RCA and RMA?

• Refugees
• Special Immigration Visa holders (SIVs)
• Asylees
• Cuban-Haitian entrants
• Certain Amerasians
• Victims of trafficking
• Any other groups eligible for refugee benefits under federal law

How does a refugee apply for RCA and RMA?

As refugees arrive in Wisconsin from overseas, a local resettlement agency helps them apply for all programs for which they are eligible. For all refugees, RCA and RMA can be applied for at a local W-2 office or online here.

What other programs are available for refugees?

• If a refugee family has children under the age of 18, they may be eligible for Wisconsin Works (W-2)
• Low-income refugees qualify for BadgerCare Plus
• If a refugee is aged, blind, or disabled, they may be eligible for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program

As of May 7th, everyone must have a Real ID to fly within the U.S. or visit federal buildings.

These videos below explain what a Real ID is, how to get one, the requirements for obtaining a Real ID, and how to check if you already have one.

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To check for more languages that will be released, follow this YouTube channel.

Visit the Multilingual Parent Video Library for the full list of videos.

If you are low-income and working or participating in W-2 activities, you may be eligible for Wisconsin Shares Child Care.

The program is for children under the age of 13. If a child has a special need, the child may remain eligible until the child's 19th birthday.

To learn more, visit Wisconsin Shares Child Care.

The Wisconsin Works (W-2) program can help you get a job and provide for your family. W-2 can help you find a job, provide you with work experience, connect you with education and training, and provide case management services to help you stay employed and advance in your career. Parents and pregnant women can receive W-2 services.

The W-2 agency determines if you are eligible for W-2.

To apply, please visit the Find a W-2 agency page.

If you are receiving FoodShare, you may be eligible for the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. FSET helps FoodShare members build their job skills and find jobs through education and training services.

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers many short-term certificates (6 months or less), 1- to 2-year technical degrees or diplomas, and 2-year associate degrees. WTCS can help you earn a certificate or diploma as well as help you begin a career pathway. A career pathway can help you get better jobs within your chosen field.

You can learn more about career pathways and grants to help you pay for school by visiting WTCS.

Transportation Assistance ensures that parents can get their children to day care and themselves to work. W-2 agencies can assist you by arranging van pools, setting up volunteer driver programs, accessing loan resources or providing Job Access Loans for personal vehicle purchase and repair, encouraging employer-based transportation programs, expanding transit hours and service areas, and hiring transportation coordinators.

If you are a W-2 participant, your W-2 agency may also offer workshops on how to purchase used cars, maintain your car, apply for loans, or shop for automobile insurance. The W-2 agency can also offer assistance in locating driver’s education classes and learning about driver’s licensing processes.

You can apply for Transportation Assistance at your local W-2 agency.

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) administers the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program. WHEAP and its related services are provided to assist Wisconsin households in reducing their energy burden. In addition to regular heating and electric assistance, specialized services include:

• Emergency fuel assistance
• Counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets
• Proactive copayment plans
• Targeted outreach services
• Emergency furnace repair and replacement

Services are provided locally through:

County social services offices

• Tribal governments
• Private nonprofits and other government agencies

For more information on WHEAP, call 866.HEATWIS (432.8947)

To apply online for energy assistance, go to Home Energy Plus Application.

Energy Moratorium - Wisconsin’s energy moratorium will begin on November 1, 2024, and end on April 15, 2025. 

Home weatherization and energy efficiency assistance

Emergency Assistance - housing or energy crisis

Housing Assistance may be available if you are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless and need somewhere immediate to stay. To find housing near you, please click the link or dial 2-1-1. Dialing 2-1-1 from any phone will connect you with a live person who can find housing and resources near you.

Internet/phone assistance

Housing Assistance

This is a time to pause and refamiliarize with wellness and mental health resources for ourselves, those we love, and those we provide services to.

Did you know:

46% of Americans will meet criteria of a mental health diagnosis in their lifetime.

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year.

18.1% of American adults had a substance use disorder in the past year.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Stabilization Facilities

Free or Reduced-Fee Medical Care Services

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services

Suicide & Crisis Line

Therapy Resources

Children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges

Mental Health Test

SeniorHomes.com is a resource for families or individuals looking for senior housing or care.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.

Who is eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families?

To be eligible for this benefit program, applicants must be:

• A resident of the state in which they apply, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien, or qualified alien.
• You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income.

You must also be one of the following:

• Have a child 18 years of age or younger
• Be pregnant
• Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household
• Be a resident of Milwaukee County

Note for noncustodial parents: Even if your children don’t live with you, you may be able to get skills training, job search assistance, a Job Access Loan, a stipend or TEMP job, and referrals to other community agencies.

For more information about this program, please visit Office of Family Assistance.

Claim Your Child Tax Credit

You could be eligible to receive thousands of dollars with the Child Tax Credit. Get up to $3,600 per child—depending on their age—to spend on things your family needs now. You can put this money towards groceries, gas, rent, and more. Even if you don’t file taxes, this credit is available to you.

Visit GetCTC.org to claim your credit.

Mesothelioma Hope strives to provide the most accurate and helpful guidance on cancer symptoms, treatment options, and support resources.

A cancer diagnosis can be very difficult for a family to navigate, and it can be especially difficult to tell your child that their loved one has terminal cancer.

It is important to provide your child with the support they need during this difficult time. Taking the time to teach your child healthy coping mechanisms and answer any questions they may have about cancer can help them get through this new and challenging experience.

To learn more, visit Mesothelioma Hope.