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Local offices in Mequon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Utilities · City office
Sewer & Water Utilities
10800 N. Industrial Drive, Mequon, WI 53092
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceGet help with water or sewer service, billing questions, and payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmequonwi.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
11333 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI 53092
Help here
- City information and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmequonwi.gov
Library · Regional office
Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville
11345 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI 53092
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library materials, programs, computers, and other learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flwlib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks Division
Help here
- Park information and reservationsAsk about city parks, pavilion rentals, fields, and park events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofmequonwi.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department
11040 N. Range Line Road, Mequon, WI 53092
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for recreation classes, camps, and activities for residents of Mequon and Thiensville.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rec.mtsd.k12.wi.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mequon first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Fond du Lac Food Center
NourishMKE
5.1 miles from the center of Mequon10230 W Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 7 PM
- 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
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship & Community Center
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County
7.3 miles from the center of Mequon4129 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Residents in ZIP codes 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, and 53233.
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Saints Food Pantry
All Saints Catholic Church
9 miles from the center of Mequon4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on allsaintsmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
All Saints Hot Meal Program
All Saints Catholic Church
9 miles from the center of Mequon4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 6 PM
- Thu5 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People in need.
Listed on allsaintsmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Quality of Life Pantry at St. Mark AME
Interchange Food Pantry
9.6 miles from the center of Mequon1530 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206
Hours
- Sun12:30 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Milwaukee residents.
What to bring: Bring photo ID and live in the City of Milwaukee.
Listed on interchangefoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
9.9 miles from the center of Mequon8424 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mequon
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
Job help near Mequon
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.
Youth program
Workforce Development Center - Ozaukee County
3.2 miles away
5555 W. Highland Rd, Mequon, WI 53092
These are the closest to Mequon.
American Job Center
Job Center Central (Maximus)
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
8.9 miles away
4201 North 27th Street, Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 8, 2026
American Job Center
Milwaukee Job Center Central
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.9 miles away
4201 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Wednesdays 8am-7pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Southeast Wisconsin Job Center
12 miles away
1915 N. Dr.Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 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
WOW Workforce Development Board
515 W Moreland Blvd, Suite 260, Waukesha, WI 53181
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 Ozaukee County
Mequon is in Ozaukee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ozaukee County Human Services
121 W. Main St., Port Washington, WI 53074
Help here
- Human services and benefitsGet help with public benefits, food and health care assistance, housing support, and family services.
- Behavioral healthEligible county residents can ask about mental health and substance use counseling, case management, and crisis support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ozaukeecounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department WIC
121 W. Main St., Room 246, Port Washington, WI 53074
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programWIC offers food benefits and nutrition information to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washozwi.gov
Child support · County office
Ozaukee County Child Support Agency
1201 S. Spring St., Room 215, Port Washington, WI 53074
Help here
- Child support and paternity servicesGet help establishing paternity, setting child support, and enforcing support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ozaukeecounty.gov
State office · Regional office
Moraine Lakes Consortium Economic Support
121 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Room 350, Port Washington, WI 53074
Help here
- Economic support benefitsApply for or get help with FoodShare, health care coverage, and other income-based benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ozaukeecounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
IMPACT 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local social services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on impactinc.org
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department
121 W. Main St., Port Washington, WI 53074
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for public health information and services for the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washozwi.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 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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