Big Bend

Local offices in Big Bend

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall and Clerk/Treasurer

  W230 S9185 Nevins St, Big Bend, WI 53103

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsGet village records, meeting information, and help with licenses and permits.
  • Voting and electionsFind information about village elections and voting.
  Call 262-662-2747DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbigbend.com

• Library · Regional office

  Big Bend Village Library

  W230 S9185 Nevins St, Big Bend, WI 53103

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library resources and events.
  Call 262-662-3571DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigbend.lib.wi.us

Village of Big Bend website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Big Bend first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church

  The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin

  16 miles from the center of Big Bend

  8424 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

  Hours

  • Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Ascension Lutheran Church

  The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin

  16 miles from the center of Big Bend

  1236 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Mitchell Food Center

  NourishMKE

  16 miles from the center of Big Bend

  1615 S 22nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors with incomes below government guidelines.

  What to bring: Bring ID for you and each person in your household, plus proof of ZIP code. Proof of income is not required.

  Call 414-289-6030DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nourishmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  UMOS Food Pantry

  Umos

  17 miles from the center of Big Bend

  2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 4 PM
  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 4 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 4 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 4 PM

  Who can come: Low-income households at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.

  Call 414-389-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on umos.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Cross Roads Kitchen

  St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee

  17 miles from the center of Big Bend

  931 W Madison St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  Hours

  • Mon5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Tue5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Wed5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Thu5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Fri5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Sun5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
  Call 414-649-9555DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpmilw.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Lunch at Olgas)

  The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin

  17 miles from the center of Big Bend

  631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

  Hours

  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sun11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Big Bend

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Big Bend

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Big Bend. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Waukesha American Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  2607 N. Grandview, Waukesha, WI 53186

  Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 262-695-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Milwaukee Southeast Job Center

  17 miles away

  2701 S Chase Avenue, Suite C, Milwaukee, WI 53207

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm

  Call 414-389-6607DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Southeast Wisconsin Job Center

  19 miles away

  1915 N. Dr.Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Call 414-267-3291DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Waukesha County

Big Bend is in Waukesha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Waukesha County Health and Human Services

  514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

  Help here

  • Public assistanceGet help applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral healthGet behavioral health and substance use treatment and support.
  Call 262-548-7212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Waukesha County WIC Nutrition Program

  514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 262-896-8440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov

• Child support · County office

  Waukesha County Child Support Agency

  515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC-348, Waukesha, WI 53188

  Help here

  • Child support and paternityGet help establishing paternity and enforcing child support and health insurance orders.
  Call 414-615-2586DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Waukesha Housing Authority

  600 Arcadian Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186

  Help here

  • Affordable housing assistanceGet information about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 262-542-2262DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whaonline.com

• Public health · County office

  Waukesha County Public Health

  514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet public health information, screenings, and clinical services by appointment.Read more
  Call 262-548-7212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Waukesha County Circuit Courts

  515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188

  Help here

  • Court and self-help informationFind court information, local rules, and links to state self-help resources.Read more
  Call 262-548-7544DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov

Everything in Waukesha County

Wisconsin programs by kind of help

These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026