Wisconsin free food banks and pantries.
Learn how to get free food, groceries, meals, hygiene supplies and perishable items from free emergency pantries near you as well as food banks in Wisconsin. A large number of non-profit organizations provide assistance to the needy and low income in the state. They may have either low cost or free food, groceries and more. Most food as well as soup kitchens banks near you also have referrals and other social support services for the low income and others who are facing hardships.
Hundreds of churches, food pantries, banks, and distribution centers operate across Wisconsin, and they help tens of thousands of people every month feed their families and themselves. Some of the largest non-profits and emergency food pantries centers are listed below, and these centers also partner with charities, churches, community action agencies, as well as other non-profit organizations across the state. You can call the main centers below, and they can always refer you to a location that is closer to where you live if need be. Or they can show clients how to save money on grocery shopping from various workshops.
In addition to these food banks, many counties offer other forms of financial assistance. Inquire at the centers below to find a listing of assistance programs in your town or county. Also, find a referral number at the bottom of this page for information on additional Wisconsin free food banks that may be near you.
Local and regional food pantries in Wisconsin near you
In addition to the centers here, there are many other charities, churches and non-profit organizations that focus on individual counties. The pantries near you will more than likely just focus on the income qualified residents of that specific county. They may have free food, Christmas meals, groceries, and more, or scroll down to find even more referrals and options.
Hartford Food Pantry
24 N Johnson St.
Hartford - Wisconsin, 53027
Telephone number (262) 673-5747
Boxes of food, groceries, and canned items may be available, as well as information on other needs in Wisconsin such as clothing banks.
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Inc.
Address is 2802 Dairy Dr.
Madison - WI, 53718
Call (608) 223-9121
This non-profit offers referrals to local food pantry distribution sites, such as churches or charities.
South Milwaukee Human Concerns, Inc.
PO Box 314
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414)764-5340
Food Pantry of Lake Geneva
715 Wisconsin Street
Lake Geneva- WI, 53147
(262) 248-2337
Distributes fruits, vegetables, fresh bread, canned groceries and frozen items. May also help people apply for government programs like WIC or food stamps. They are a client choice pantry in Walworth County that clients can “shop” at. The URL in https://www.lakegenevafoodpantry.org/
Good Samaritan Outreach Center
Location of free pantry - 5924 W Burnham St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Call(414) 541-7668 for information
City of Waupun Food Pantry
12 S Mill St.
Waupun - Wisconsin, 53963
Main number is (920) 324-4000
De Pere Christian Outreach Corp.
Main food bank address - 121 S Superior St.
De Pere - WI, 54115
(920) 339-1060
The Hub Of Senior Services
1220 Mound Ave
Racine - WI, 53404
(262) 634-0357
Meals on Wheels, applications to senior assistance such as Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and more is available. Volunteers are always needed for the home delivery program, which may s-rve hot lunches.
Peter's Pantry Inc.
843 S 21st St.
Manitowoc - Wisconsin, 54220
(920) 682-6989
Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive
Madison , WI 53718
For information, dial 608.223.9121
They work with Second Harvest. It provides food to churches and other charities in Wisconsin. Those agencies then distribute the items to the needy. A great place for information and referrals.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Location 1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee , WI 53205
Phone number - 414.931.7400
Part of the nationwide network. Works with many charities and non-profits both regionally and locally.
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
4503 Airpark Boulevard
Duluth , MN 55811
Main number is 218.727.5653
Channel One Food Bank
Location - 131 35th Street, SE
Rochester , MN 55904
507.424.170
Emergency boxes of groceries, referrals to baby formula programs, and other free aid is available.
Second Harvest Heartland
Address: 1140 Gervais Avenue
St. Paul , MN 55109-2042
Dial 651.484.5117
Feed My People
331 Putnam St.
Eau Claire - Wisconsin, 54703
(715) 835-9415
Hot meals, basic needs such as clothing, paper products, and surplus government commodities may be served from the center.
Shalom Center of the Interfaith Network
Location is 17132 62nd Street
Kenosha - WI, 53143
Call 414-658-1713
Revival Fires Evangelistic Association Corp Food Bank
816 N Jackson St.
Green Bay - WI, 54302
Hunger Task Force
201 S. Hawley Court
Milwaukee - Wisconsin, 53214
414-777-0483
The very low income, seniors, children, and homeless in Wisconsin tend to be beneficiaries of the pantry and soup kitchen.
Safparc
Pantry location is 218 E Richmond St.
Shawano - Wisconsin, 54166
Phone number is 715-528-5632
Shawano County Food Pantry
Friedens Community Ministries / Despensa de la Paz
2114 W. Mitchell Street
Milwaukee - WI, 53205
414-289-6030
The non-profit food bank can provide needy and low income residents in Milwaukee County with healthy, nutritious food.
Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry Inc.
701 N Lake Ave
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
Dial (262) 877-8228
Meals and snacks for students and children are offered alongside free boxes or bags of groceries.
Belvidere-Boone County Food Pantry
PO Box 35
Capron, IL 61012
The charity supports the border towns in Wisconsin.
Prescott Area Food Shelves
720 Saint Croix St.
Prescott, Wisconsin 54021
Call the center at (715) 262-4143
City On A Hill Inc.
2224 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Supports the less fortunate in the city. Free boxes of food, breads, frozen food, and more is served. Minorities, inner city residents, and the working poor are clients of the pantry.
Verona Food Pantry
130 N Franklin St.
Verona, Wisconsin 53593
(608) 848-2499
Call for Emergency Food Assistance, information on food stamps, and other aid from case managers.
St. Martin Catholic Parish
Address - 418 S. Warrington St.
Cecil - WI, 54111
715-745-6681
Provides food to the needy once a month on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Belleville Food Pantry
Address is 24 W. Main Street
Belleville - Wisconsin, 53508
Runs a food pantry, and can distribute nonperishable items, groceries, frozen and refrigerated food.
Additional Wisconsin free food banks and pantries
These food banks listed above work with other non-profits, churches, and social service organizations in Wisconsin. Residents should dial 414-931-7400 to find a free food distribution center in their area that may also be near them.
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