Brownsville

Local offices in Brownsville

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 877-947-2211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Utilities · City office

  Brownsville Water and Sewer Utilities

  871 Main St., Brownsville, WI 53006

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingAsk about your village water or sewer bill, make a payment, or report a water or sewer concern.
  • Energy bill assistance informationFind information about state energy bill help and check whether funding is available.
  Call 920-583-4087DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk-Treasurer / Village Office

  871 Main St., Brownsville, WI 53006

  Help here

  • Village services and resident questionsContact the clerk for village questions, elections, taxes, and other resident services.
  Call 920-583-4087DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Brownsville Public Library

  379 Main St., Brownsville, WI 53006

  Help here

  • Library resourcesUse the library to borrow books, search the catalog, and find digital resources and programs.
  Call 920-583-4325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Brownsville Community Center

  871 Main St., Brownsville, WI 53006

  Help here

  • Community center spaceContact the village clerk about community center events and renting the hall.
  Call 920-583-4087DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Brownsville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Fond du Lac Food Center

  NourishMKE

  40 miles from the center of Brownsville

  10230 W Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224

  Hours

  • Tue5 PM to 7 PM
  • 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

  The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship & Community Center

  The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County

  44 miles from the center of Brownsville

  4129 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Residents in ZIP codes 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, and 53233.

  Call 414-463-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church

  The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin

  45 miles from the center of Brownsville

  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

• Food pantry

  All Saints Food Pantry

  All Saints Catholic Church

  46 miles from the center of Brownsville

  4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
  Call 414-444-5610DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  All Saints Hot Meal Program

  All Saints Catholic Church

  46 miles from the center of Brownsville

  4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

  Hours

  • Tue5 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: People in need.

  Call 414-444-5610DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Quality of Life Pantry at St. Mark AME

  Interchange Food Pantry

  46 miles from the center of Brownsville

  1530 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206

  Hours

  • Sun12:30 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Milwaukee residents.

  What to bring: Bring photo ID and live in the City of Milwaukee.

  Call 414-551-2184DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Brownsville

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

Job help near Brownsville

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 Brownsville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Oskosh Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  2211 Oregon Street, Unit U, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm;

  Call 920-404-6801DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Sheboygan County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  3620 Wilgus Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081

  Hours: M-F 8:00a - 4:00p

  Call 920-930-6565DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Waukesha American Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  42 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

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 Dodge County

Brownsville is in Dodge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dodge County Human Services & Health Department

  199 County Road DF, Juneau, WI 53039

  Help here

  • Economic supportApply for FoodShare, health coverage, child care assistance, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral and crisis servicesGet information about clinical and crisis services for adults and families.Read more
  Call 920-386-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Dodge County Child Support Agency

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, receiving, and enforcing child support orders.
  Call 920-386-4280Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

• State office · County office

  Dodge County Economic Support Office

  199 County Road DF, Juneau, WI 53039

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply in person for FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance by appointment.Apply online
  Call 920-386-3760DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Dodge County Public Health and WIC

  199 County Road DF, Ground Floor, Juneau, WI 53039

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health checks, referrals, and other public health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the county WIC program.
  Call 920-386-3670DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dodge County Clerk of Courts

  210 W. Center St, Juneau, WI 53039

  Help here

  • Court and family law helpGet court forms and procedural help, and arrange an appointment with a volunteer family law attorney.Read more
  Call 920-386-3570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dodge County

  Henry Dodge Office Building, 199 County Road DF, 3rd Floor, Juneau, WI 53039

  Help here

  • Aging and disability informationGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Benefits and referralsGet help understanding benefits, health coverage, housing, and utility resources.
  Call 920-386-3580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov

Everything in Dodge 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