Fairwater

Local offices in Fairwater

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk's Office

  407 Main Street, Fairwater, WI 53931

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the clerk for help with village records, forms, elections, and other village business.
  • Water and sewer utility billingContact the village about water and sewer service and utility bills.Read more
  Call 920-346-5418DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Fairwater website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The River Food Pantry

  49 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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

  Lakeview Food Pantry

  Lakeview Lutheran Church

  49 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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

  Fritz Food Pantry

  Goodman Community Center

  51 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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

  52 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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

  53 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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

  54 miles from the center of Fairwater

  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 Fairwater

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

Offices for all of Fond du Lac County

Fairwater is in Fond du Lac County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fond du Lac County Human Services

  400 University Drive, Suite A1, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Community services and child welfareGet help finding county services and support for children and families.
  Call 920-929-3500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Moraine Lakes Consortium

  50 North Portland Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 888-446-1239DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Fond du Lac County WIC

  160 South Macy Street, 3rd Floor, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 920-929-3104DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Fond du Lac County Child Support Agency

  160 South Macy Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 920-929-3057DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works

  55 South Main Street, Suite 240, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Wisconsin Works and Emergency AssistanceAsk about applying for Wisconsin Works, Emergency Assistance, and Job Access Loans.
  Call 920-913-4011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fond du Lac Housing Authority

  15 North Marr Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 920-929-3107DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fond du Lac 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