Franklin
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Local offices in Franklin
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Older adults · Regional office
Franklin Senior Dining
9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- Senior diningAdults age 60 and older can register and reserve a meal at the Franklin site.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Utilities · City office
Franklin Water Utility
5550 W. Airways Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- Water service and billingGet help with water service, bills, and customer concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Public health · City office
Franklin Health Department
9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information, programs, and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Local office · City office
Franklin City Hall
9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall with questions or comments for the city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Library · City office
Franklin Public Library
9151 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- Library servicesUse library services for information, learning, civic, and leisure needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Franklin Parks and Recreation
9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- City parks and facilitiesFind information about city parks and reserve park pavilions through the City Clerk's Office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Franklin Community Education and Recreation Department
8222 S. 51st Street, Franklin, WI 53132
Help here
- Recreation programsSign up for physical, learning, and leisure activities for the community.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinwi.myrec.com
City of Franklin, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Franklin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
UMOS Food Pantry
Umos
9.2 miles from the center of Franklin2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri1 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: Low-income households at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Listed on umos.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Mitchell Food Center
NourishMKE
9.7 miles from the center of Franklin1615 S 22nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hours
- 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.
Listed on nourishmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Ascension Lutheran Church
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
9.9 miles from the center of Franklin1236 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hours
- Mon5 PM to 6 PM
- Wed5 PM to 6 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cross Roads Kitchen
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee
10 miles from the center of Franklin931 W Madison St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Sun5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Listed on svdpmilw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Orchard Food Center
NourishMKE
10 miles from the center of Franklin209 W Orchard Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hours
- Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 2:30 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.
Listed on nourishmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Lunch at Olgas)
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
11 miles from the center of Franklin631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Hours
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Franklin
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
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
Offices for all of Milwaukee County
Franklin is in Milwaukee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Southwest Suburban Health Department WIC
7120 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53214
Help here
- WIC nutrition programAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swshdwi.gov
Child support · County office
Milwaukee County Child Support Services
901 N. 9th St., Room 101, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing parentage and child support orders or enforcing an existing order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
State office
Milwaukee Enrollment Services
6055 N. 64th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218
Help here
- Public benefit applicationsApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and other benefits in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
State office
Milwaukee Enrollment Services at UMOS
2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Help here
- Public benefit applicationsApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and other benefits in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Human services · County office
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
1230 W. Cherry St., Milwaukee, WI 53205
Help here
- Human services and referralsGet connected to county services and community resources for housing, disability, aging, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
IMPACT Community Action
6737 W. Washington St., Suite 2225, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Help here
- Community resource assistanceContact IMPACT to ask about help and referrals for community needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on impactinc.org
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
- 211 Wisconsin
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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