DeForest

Local offices in DeForest

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

• Housing help · City office

  DeForest Housing Authority

  509 N. Main Street, DeForest, WI 53532

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about local public housing and how to apply.
  Call 608-846-4082DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deforestwi.gov

• Utilities · City office

  DeForest Water Utility

  120 South Stevenson Street, DeForest, WI 53532

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingStart or stop water service, pay a utility bill, or ask about a bill or payment plan.Apply online
  Call 608-846-6751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deforestwi.gov

• Local office · City office

  DeForest Village Hall

  120 South Stevenson Street, DeForest, WI 53532

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the Village Clerk or other departments for help with local government services and questions.
  Call 608-846-6751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deforestwi.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cornerstone Community Center

  505 North Main Street, DeForest, WI 53532

  Help here

  • Senior and community servicesOlder adults can get meals, case management, activities, and help connecting with community resources.
  Call 608-846-9469DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  DeForest Area Public Library

  203 Library Street, DeForest, WI 53532

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
  Call 608-846-5482DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of DeForest website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Lakeview Food Pantry

  Lakeview Lutheran Church

  6.5 miles from the center of DeForest

  4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours

  • Mon4 PM to 6 PM. During daylight saving time; 2 PM to 4 PM. Outside daylight saving time
  Call 608-244-6181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The River Food Pantry

  6.8 miles from the center of DeForest

  3301 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Dane County community members experiencing food insecurity

  Call 608-442-8815DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Fritz Food Pantry

  Goodman Community Center

  9 miles from the center of DeForest

  149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed5:30 PM to 8 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in the community who needs it

  Call 608-241-1574DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Luke House

  10 miles from the center of DeForest

  310 South Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI 53703

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Sun5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  Call 608-256-6325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Grace Food Pantry

  Grace Episcopal Church

  11 miles from the center of DeForest

  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

  12 miles from the center of DeForest

  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

Nonprofits that serve DeForest

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

Offices for all of Dane County

DeForest is in Dane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dane County Department of Human Services

  1202 Northport Dr., Madison, WI 53704

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceGet help applying for food, health care, child care, utility, and housing assistance.Read more
  • Immigration AffairsGet support and connections to services for immigrant and refugee residents.
  Call 608-242-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Public Health Madison & Dane County WIC Program

  2705 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704

  Help here

  • Women, Infants & Children nutrition programGet nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 608-267-1111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Dane County Child Support Agency

  210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 365, Madison, WI 53703

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and support orders or reviewing child support obligations.Read more
  Call 608-266-4031DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.danecounty.gov

• State office

  Capital Consortium Dane County Benefits Office

  1819 Aberg Ave., Madison, WI 53704

  Help here

  • FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare PlusVisit or call to apply for, renew, or ask questions about FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus.Apply online
  Call 888-794-5556DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Dane County Housing Authority

  2917 International Lane, Suite 201, Madison, WI 53704

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher programGet information about the authority’s rental assistance and housing voucher programs.Apply online
  Call 608-224-3636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcha.net

• Public health · County office

  Public Health Madison & Dane County

  2705 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county public health services and health information for residents.
  Call 608-266-4821DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dane 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