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Local offices in Jefferson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Jefferson Senior Center
859 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Senior dining and Meals on WheelsAdults age 60 and older can have lunch at the center or ask about home delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonwis.com
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Utilities · City office
City of Jefferson Water Utility
317 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Water and utility billsPay your utility bill in person and ask about budget billing for steadier monthly payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonwis.com
Local office · City office
City of Jefferson City Hall
317 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- City services and clerk assistanceContact the City Clerk’s Office for help with city questions, forms, and public services.
- Property tax paymentsPay eligible property taxes in person at City Hall.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonwis.com
Jobs and training · State office
Workforce Development Center, Jefferson County
874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Employment and job search helpVisit for help with job searches and employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov
Library · City office
Jefferson Public Library
321 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonwilibrary.org
City of Jefferson, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Jefferson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
BLW Food Pantry
Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center
27 miles from the center of Jefferson1917 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
27 miles from the center of Jefferson1917 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
Mobile pantry
Mobile Food Pantry
Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center
27 miles from the center of Jefferson1917 Lake Point Drive, Madison, WI 53713
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM (3rd of the month)
What to bring: No registration required
Listed on blwcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fritz Food Pantry
Goodman Community Center
28 miles from the center of Jefferson149 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
29 miles from the center of Jefferson310 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
The River Food Pantry
29 miles from the center of Jefferson3301 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
Nonprofits that serve Jefferson
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
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
4101 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI 53704-3731
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Jefferson
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
1.2 miles away
874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Wisconsin
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
3513 Anderson Street, Suite 104, Madison, WI 53704
Workforce board
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 East Washington Avenue, E108, PO Box 7972 (53707), Madison, WI 53703
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 Jefferson County
Jefferson is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Child Support Agency
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and setting up income withholding.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov
State office
Human Services and Workforce Development Center
874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- FoodShare and health care benefitsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare and health care benefits at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Human Services Department
1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Human servicesContact the department to find county support and services for people and families.
- Emergency mental health servicesCall the department for help with an urgent mental health need.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Health Department
1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for public health information and services for county residents.
- WICThe department provides WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Jefferson County Circuit Court
311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549
Help here
- Court information and formsAsk court staff for public case information, court procedures, and forms.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicourts.gov
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 877-947-2211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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