Community Resources and Supportive Services
Food Resources
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Hunger Task Force Food Bank Map: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/food-bank/
Distribution programs & locations: Senior Stockbox (low-income, age 60+ individuals)
Wilson Park Senior Center - 2601 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI | 10:00AM - 11:00AMLois and Tom Dolan Center - 4355 West Bradley Road, Brown Deer, WI | 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Grobschmidt Senior Center
2424 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 | 10:30AM - 11:30AMOasis Senior Center
2414 W Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 | 10:30AM - 11:30AMClinton Rose Senior Center
3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 11:00AM - 12:30PMFeeding America Wisconsin Food Pantry Map: 1700 W Fond du Lac Milwaukee, WI 53205 | https://feedingamericawi.org/find-a-pantry/
NourishMKE: https://www.nourishmke.org/find-food/
Distribution Locations:
Fond du Lac Food Center - 10230 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224Mitchell 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 - https://www.umos.org/food-pantry/ 414-389-6000
Milwaukee County Senior Dinning Center Map: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Older-Adults-Services/Senior-Centers--Dining
Milwaukee Community Crossroads: 807 S. 14th Street (Back of parking lot) https://mccwi.org/what-we-do/emergency-food-pantry/ 414-645-5350
Hours: Monday - Thursday 1pm-3pm
Eligibility: Serves mostly the 53204 zip codeTricklebee Café: 4424 W. North Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53208 | 414-488-2477 | http://tricklebeecafe.org
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 | https://www.rootedandrisingwp.org/community-food-center
Food Pantry serves Milwaukee ZIP codes 53208 and 53210.
Food assistance is operational on Mondays, and Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmSalvation Army Milwaukee: 4129 W. Villard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209 | (414) 463-3300 | https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/milwaukee/w-villard-ave-corps/food-pantry/
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, 4:30-6:30 pmKinship Community Food Center: 924 E. Clarke St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 414-301-1478 |
https://www.kinshipmke.org/Food Center Hours:
Tuesday - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Interchange Food Pantry: 130 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee WI 53202 | Interchangefoodpantry.org
Jewish Community Pantry: 2900 W Center St Milwaukee 53210 |
Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/program/jewish-community-pantry/St. Vincent De Paul:
https://svdpmilw.org/meal-program.aspxSOUTH MEAL PROGRAM SITE (Cross Roads Kitchen)
Open serving meals 5:30pm-6:15 pm, Sunday-Friday
931 W. Madison St. 414-649-9555
NORTH MEAL PROGRAM SITE (Harambee Kitchen)
Open serving meals 5:30pm-6:15 pm, 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 1:00-3:00 p.m.https://epikos.org/mayfair-road-food-pantry/
Serving residents of the following zip codes: 53210, 53218, 53222, 53224, 53225
*Will not turn anyone who needs non-perishables at this timeMilwaukee Christian CenterFood pantry
https://mccwi.org/what-we-do/emergency-food-pantry/Praise Temple Food Pantry
6103 W Capitol Drive, Milwaukee
| 414-461-9673 | Tuesdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pmGaenslen School
1250 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee |
414-301-1478 | Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 pmSt. Casimir Parish Hall
924 E. Clarke
Saturdays, 8:30-10:30 amServing 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 am-12:00 p.m.
Serving residents of the following zip codes: 53129, 53130, 53132, 53154 *Photo ID requiredDistribution Center
5880 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee
Monday-Friday, 12:30-3:00 pm
Serving residents of the following zip codes: 53218, 53224, 53225 *Photo ID requiredMilwaukee
4129 W. Villard Ave, Milwaukee
Fridays, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
*Photo ID requiredWest Corps
1645 N. 25th Street
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pmServing 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
https://www.mkelgbt.org/food-pantry
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, 12:00-5:15 pm
Serves residents of New Berlin, Brookfield, Elm Grove
*Drivers license, piece of current mail, financial status requiredFood Pantry of Waukesha County
1301 Sentry Drive, Waukesha
Monday-Friday, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 amAll 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: https://www.impactinc.org/impact-211/
Refugee
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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: https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/
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
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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.
Burmese: https://youtu.be/z0ni7B8uV3A?si=u-zo9AuX62gprlX2
English:https://youtu.be/lkrTMKmgPNk?si=8JrqeHrCfzZck_yd
Karen:https://youtu.be/TzKrQpM6DpQ?si=mB-Ev-Sg04socrKI
Rohingya: https://youtu.be/vmKrUPVAJ8E?si=---62kD2ViEtkXqZ
Somali: https://youtu.be/j2OQeEGYPr4?si=otRO07U_UpxKDx_0
Spanish: https://youtu.be/9sqW_VZYjiE?si=SgbfT6rGOgNm3aso
Ukrainian: https://youtu.be/qpMuStlct4Q?si=uBIYkfb8Blpv4tGl
To check for more languages will be released, follow this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RefugeeandImmigrationServicesCCMKE/playlists
Visit the Multilingual Parent Video Library for full list of videos: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nt0Ff8M8XpiIEDae837UeltZT8-g2xEijdwLvLguri8/edit#gid=0
Childhood Care and Education
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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: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares
Wisconsin Works (W-2)
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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: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/w2/parents/locator
Employment, Education, and Training
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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.
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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: http://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/student-success/career-pathways
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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
Medical, Food, and Housing
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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: https://energybenefit.wi.gov/
Energy Moratorium - Wisconsin’s energy moratorium will begin on November 1, 2024, and end on April 15, 2025. https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/UtilityPaymentAssistance.aspx
Home weatherization and energy efficiency assistance: https://www.usa.gov/weatherization-energy-programs?utm_source=usa_benefits-gov&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=redirect_benefits-gov"
Emergency Assistance - housing or energy crisis: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ea
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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.
Home Repair Grant Program: https://www.wisconsinruralhousing.org/home-repair-grant-programGrant Program
Internet/phone assistance: https://www.wisconsinruralhousing.org/internet-and-phone-assistance
Housing Assistance: https://www.wisconsinruralhousing.org/housing-assistance
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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: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Crisis Stabilization Facilities: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/060524.htm
Free or Reduced-Fee Medical Care Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/freemed.htm
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide & Crisis Line: https://988lifeline.org
Therapy Resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/public-mental-health-wi
Children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges: https://www.wifamilyties.org
Mental Health Test: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/?ref=Covid/
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SeniorHomes.com is a resource for families or individuals looking for senior housing or care.
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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: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/programs/tanf
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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.
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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: https://mesotheliomahope.com/resources/children/