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Free help in Wisconsin — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics

11 places in Wisconsin that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Wisconsin

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  • Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

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    16-county network across south-central and southwest Wisconsin.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Madison, WI Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 608-223-9121 WebsiteDetails

  • Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

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    1,000+ partner programs across 35 eastern Wisconsin counties.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Milwaukee, WI Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 414-931-7400 WebsiteDetails

  • 211 Wisconsin — Free Local Help Line

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    Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting Wisconsin residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

    Food pantryRent & utility help
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 211 WebsiteDetails

  • Find a Food Bank in Wisconsin

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    Use the Feeding America food bank finder to locate the member food bank serving every county in Wisconsin, with links to local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

    Food pantryMobile distributionKids & summer mealsSenior nutrition
    WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Wisconsin

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  • Porchlight

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    Emergency shelter and housing services in Dane County.

    Emergency shelter
    Madison, WI Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 608-257-2534 WebsiteDetails

  • Milwaukee Rescue Mission

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    Shelter and recovery programs for men, women, and families in Milwaukee.

    Emergency shelter
    Milwaukee, WI Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 414-344-2211 WebsiteDetails

  • Wisconsin Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)

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    HUD's Wisconsin homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.

    Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
    WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Wisconsin

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  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Milwaukee, WI Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • Teen Challenge of Wisconsin

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    Long-term faith-based residential recovery for Wisconsin.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Milwaukee, WI Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • Wisconsin Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder

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    Search FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across Wisconsin — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

    DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groups
    Helpline available 24/7
    Call 1-800-662-4357 WebsiteDetails

Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in Wisconsin

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  • Wisconsin Free & Low-Cost Health Centers

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    Use HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across Wisconsin that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.

    Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
    WebsiteDetails
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