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Local offices in Dodge County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov
Veterans · County office
Dodge County Veterans Services
Henry Dodge Office Building, 199 County Road DF, 2nd Floor, Juneau, WI 53039
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dodge County Emergency Management
127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet guidance on preparing for and responding to disasters and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Beaver Dam Service Center
N7146 E. Plaza Drive, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and complete many vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Dodge County Libraries
Help here
- Library service informationFind public library service and contact information for Dodge County communities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dodge.wi.gov
Dodge County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Dodge County, closest to the center of Beaver Dam first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The River Food Pantry
35 miles from the center of Beaver Dam3301 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
Listed on riverfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lakeview Food Pantry
Lakeview Lutheran Church
36 miles from the center of Beaver Dam4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM. During daylight saving time; 2 PM to 4 PM. Outside daylight saving time
Listed on lakeviewlutheranchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fritz Food Pantry
Goodman Community Center
36 miles from the center of Beaver Dam149 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
Listed on goodmancenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Luke House
38 miles from the center of Beaver Dam310 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
Listed on lukehousemadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
BLW Food Pantry
Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center
39 miles from the center of Beaver Dam1917 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
Listed on blwcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
BLW Retail Pantry
Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center
39 miles from the center of Beaver Dam1917 Lake Point Drive, Madison, WI 53713
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: No registration required
Listed on blwcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dodge County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Dodge County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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