Darlington

Local offices in Darlington

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

  Darlington Municipal Water and Sewer Utility

  627 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay your water and sewer bill or ask the City about utility service.
  Call 608-776-4970DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlingtonwi.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Dora Ritter Wellness Center

  627 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Fitness and senior classesResidents can use the fitness center and ask about exercise classes for older adults.
  Call 608-776-4965DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlingtonwi.org

• Older adults · City office

  Darlington Senior Center

  627 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Senior gatherings and activitiesOlder residents can join activities and social gatherings at the Senior Center.
  • Senior mealsCall the meal program to reserve a weekday lunch at the Senior Center.
  Call 608-776-4970DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlingtonwi.org

• State office

  Darlington DMV Service Center

  197 Christensen Drive, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or identification card at this service center.
  • Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with many vehicle titles, license plates, and registration renewals.
  Call 608-264-7447DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

• Library · City office

  Johnson Public Library

  131 East Catherine Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 608-776-4171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlingtonwi.org

• Local office · City office

  Darlington City Office

  627 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • City services and property tax paymentsVisit the City Office for help with city services and to pay the first part or full amount of your property tax bill.
  Call 608-776-4970DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlingtonwi.org

City of Darlington website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Extended Hands Pantry

  41 miles from the center of Darlington

  6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue2 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone from Dane County

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 608-219-2985DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center

  41 miles from the center of Darlington

  55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

  Hours

  • Wed7 PM to 8 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required

  Call 608-833-4979DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Madison

  44 miles from the center of Darlington

  2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu2:30 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  Who can come: Dane County residents

  What to bring: One household member must show a valid ID

  Call 608-257-0919DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grace Food Pantry

  Grace Episcopal Church

  46 miles from the center of Darlington

  116 West Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  What to bring: Information for each household member and proof of Wisconsin address are required

  Call 608-255-5147DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  BLW Food Pantry

  Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center

  47 miles from the center of Darlington

  1917 Lake Point Drive, Madison, WI 53713

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM (1st of the month)

  What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required; call to register

  Call 608-441-6991DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  BLW Retail Pantry

  Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center

  47 miles from the center of Darlington

  1917 Lake Point Drive, Madison, WI 53713

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: No registration required

  Call 608-441-6991DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Darlington

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

Job help near Darlington

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 Darlington. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Dane County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  49 miles away

  1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

  Call 608-405-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Rock County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  1717 Center Ave, Janesville, WI 53546

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

  Call 608-741-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sauk County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  58 miles away

  505 Broadway Street, Room B27, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm by appointment Resource Room Monday 9:00 am-2:30 pm & Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30pm

  Call 608-355-4810DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 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 Lafayette County

Darlington is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Lafayette County Human Services

  15701 County Road K, Suite 3, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Social services and public assistanceStaff can help residents find county assistance and social services.
  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesResidents can contact the department to arrange mental health or substance use services.
  Call 608-776-4800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountywi.org

• Child support · County office

  Lafayette County Child Support Agency

  626 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe agency helps with child support collection, paternity matters, and related services.
  Call 608-776-4843DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountywi.org

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Lafayette County Housing Authority

  729 Clay Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and housing vouchersResidents can apply for affordable apartments or a Housing Choice Voucher.
  Call 608-776-4880DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountywi.org

• Public health · County office

  Lafayette County Health Department

  729 Clay Street, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department provides public health information and services to county residents.
  Call 608-776-4895DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountywi.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin, Lafayette County

  15701 County Highway K, Suite 2, Darlington, WI 53530

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpStaff help older adults and people with disabilities understand long-term care and find local support.
  Call 608-776-4960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcswwi.org

Everything in Lafayette 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