Lime Ridge

Local offices in Lime Ridge

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

• Local office · City office

  Lime Ridge Village Hall

  109 Main Street, Lime Ridge, WI 53942

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village about local government matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center

  43 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

  Hours

  • Wed7 PM to 8 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required

  Call 608-833-4979DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Extended Hands Pantry

  44 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue2 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone from Dane County

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 608-219-2985DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Lakeview Food Pantry

  Lakeview Lutheran Church

  45 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  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

  47 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  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

  Grace Food Pantry

  Grace Episcopal Church

  47 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  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

• Free meals

  Luke House

  48 miles from the center of Lime Ridge

  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

Nonprofits that serve Lime Ridge

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

Job help near Lime Ridge

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Lime Ridge. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sauk County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  505 Broadway Street, Room B27, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm by appointment Resource Room Monday 9:00 am-2:30 pm & Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30pm

  Call 608-355-4810DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Dane County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 miles away

  1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

  Call 608-405-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  58 miles away

  2615 East Avenue South, Suite 101, La Crosse, WI 54601

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

  Call 608-405-4545DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

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 Sauk County

Lime Ridge is in Sauk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Sauk County Department of Human Services

  505 Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • Economic supportGet help with programs such as FoodShare and other economic support services.
  • Mental health and recovery servicesFind county mental health and substance use support and recovery services.
  • Children and family servicesGet support for children and families, including child protection and early intervention services.
  Call 608-355-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Healthfirst WIC Program, Sauk County

  509 Hitchcock Street, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 800-246-5743DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Sauk County Child Support Agency

  Sauk County Courthouse, 515 Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
  Call 608-355-3238DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Sauk County Housing Authority

  1211 Eighth Street, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing and other affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
  Call 608-356-3986DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us

• Public health · County office

  Sauk County Public Health Department

  505 Broadway, Suite 372, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, immunization services, and referrals to local health resources.
  Call 608-355-3290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Sauk County Circuit Courts

  Sauk County Courthouse, 510 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913

  Help here

  • Court self-help and family law clinicFind court forms and procedures, and ask about the county family law clinic for people without a lawyer.
  Call 608-355-3287DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us

Everything in Sauk 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