Dear Student Legal Clinic,
I am currently not receiving food share at this time, but I am struggling to get enough food on the table for my children. Are there any places I can get assistance at?
Signed,
Sarah
Dear Sarah,
This is a problem for a lot of students. I sympathize with your situation. There is help for people in your situation. You can contact any of the following agencies:
WIC — This a program for pregnant women, mothers with babies under 6 months and breastfeeding women of babies up to one year and their children up to age five. The WIC program gives out food vouchers. But you must meet certain income guidelines to qualify. For more information you can call 1-800-722-2295.
Waukesha County Food Pantry — This is located at 1301 Sentry Dr. Hours are M-F, 1 – 3 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, and 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, for Waukesha County Only, 262-542-5300. First, you must call for help on the crisis line: 262-547-3388.
2-1-1 — This is a 24-hour helpline to find food pantries, shelter, meal sites, family resources, health and social services. Dial 2-1-1 (at pay phone, dial free: 1-866-211-3380).
Additional Programs listed by Zip Codes
53202, 53203, 53211 — Interchange Food Pantry, 130 E. Juneau Ave. (1 block west of Water St.) 2 – 5 p.m. Tuesday and 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 414-276-4108 for more information. 53206, 53209, 53210, 53212, 53216, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225- Trinity Presbyterian, 3302 N. Sherman Blvd. Open Tuesday, 9 – 10:30 a.m. (or until numbers are gone); visit two times per month, 414-871-9440. 53205, 53206, 53208, 53210, 53212, 53213, 53233 — Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 W. Lloyd. Open Thursday 9 – 10:30 a.m. Visit two times per month, 414-871-9440. 53205, 53208, 53233 — Central City Churches Outreach Ministry, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3022 W. Wisconsin Ave. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Monday – Thursday. Photo ID with address for area residents. Also, gives out baby formula. Call 414-342-1522 for more information. 53205, 53206, 53233 — House of Peace, 1702 W. Walnut St., Monday – Friday, 9 – Noon and 1 – 4 p.m.; can use one time every 30 days; bring photo ID, proof of residence, ID required for each member in family household, 414-933-1300. 53206 — Emmaus Lutheran Church, 2818 N. 23rd St., 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, first come/first served; need photo ID, proof of address and kids’ names (report cards or Medicaid card), 414-444-6090. 53209, 53218, 53225 — Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, 5460 N. 64th St., Monday, Noon -1:45 p.m., Tuesday, 10 – Noon, Thursday, Stock box distribution for 6 months and 1 – 5 year-old WIC grads; Seniors 1 – 2:45 p.m. 414-463-7950. 53218 — Peace Lutheran Church 5229 N. 51st Blvd. Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon plus emergency needs. Community meals 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m. Wednesday. Call 414-461-2763 for details. 53222, 53225 — Northwest Baptist Church, 4373 N. 92nd St. 4 – 7 p.m. Wed. Need photo ID, piece of mail for adults and children’s report cards, etc. 414-463-3630. 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226 — Church of Good Hope United Methodist, 8700 W. Good Hope Rd., 4 – 6 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sat. food/baby pantry (w/WIC book, photo id and mail w/ home address) 414-353-1665. Sarah, I hope this is a big help for you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call the student legal clinic at 414-297-6767, stop in room M326, or email [email protected].
