Milwaukee
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Milwaukee and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Milwaukee
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Impact 2-1-1
Help here
- Local social service referralsCall or visit online to find local help with food, housing, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on impactinc.org
State office
Milwaukee Enrollment Services
6055 N. 64th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218
Help here
- Benefits enrollmentVisit for help applying for Wisconsin income maintenance benefits in Milwaukee County.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · City office
Department of Neighborhood Services
841 N. Broadway, Room 104, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Housing and property complaintsReport unsafe housing, property maintenance problems, or other neighborhood code concerns.Apply online
- Home repair and energy resourcesFind city and partner programs that may help with home repairs or energy improvements.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Public housing and rent assistanceApply for public housing or check which rent assistance waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacm.org
Housing help · City office
Department of City Development, Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation
809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Home repair loans and homeowner helpAsk about city home repair loans and assistance for eligible Milwaukee homeowners.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Utilities · City office
Milwaukee Water Works Customer Service
841 N. Broadway, Room 406, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Water bills and payment arrangementsGet help with water billing, payments, account questions, or possible payment arrangements.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Public health · City office
Milwaukee Health Department
841 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Equal Rights Commission
200 E. Wells Street, Room 606, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Discrimination complaintsGet help filing a complaint about discrimination that happened in the City of Milwaukee.Apply onlineRead more
- Immigrant community resourcesFind information and referrals to community resources for immigrants and refugees.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Local office · City office
Unified Call Center (414-286-CITY)
Help here
- City service requestsReport or track non-emergency city problems such as potholes, abandoned vehicles, or missed trash pickup.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Human services · City office
Office of African American Affairs
4830 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Help here
- Community and family support resourcesConnect with community resources focused on education, financial skills, wellness, and youth and family support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Jobs and training · City office
EARN & LEARN
809 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Help here
- Youth summer jobs and internshipsFind summer work experience and internship opportunities for eligible Milwaukee youth.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Milwaukee Job Center Central
4201 N. 27th Street, 4th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help finding job, training, and workforce services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Milwaukee-Central Service Center
2701 S. Chase Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit for in-person driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Milwaukee-Downtown Service Center
819 N. 6th Street, Room 190, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit for in-person driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Milwaukee-Northeast Service Center
6073 N. Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit for in-person driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Milwaukee-Northwest Service Center
7301 W. Mill Road, Milwaukee, WI 53218
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit for in-person driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
Library · City office
Milwaukee Public Library
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Help here
- Library and resident helpUse library materials, computers, technology help, and community programs at neighborhood locations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on city.milwaukee.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Milwaukee Recreation
5225 W. Vliet Street, Room 2, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Help here
- Recreation programs and youth fee assistanceFind recreation classes and ask about scholarships that cover most fees for eligible Milwaukee youth.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milwaukeerecreation.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Milwaukee first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
House of Peace Food Pantry
Capuchin Community Services
1.8 miles from the center of Milwaukee1702 W Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Listed on capuchincommunityservices.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Running Rebels
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
2.1 miles from the center of Milwaukee1300 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM
- Tue9 AM to 10 AM
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Cherry Food Center
NourishMKE
2.2 miles from the center of Milwaukee1230 W Cherry Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 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
All Saints Food Pantry
All Saints Catholic Church
2.2 miles from the center of Milwaukee4051 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
2.2 miles from the center of Milwaukee4051 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
Free meals
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Lunch at Olgas)
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
2.3 miles from the center of Milwaukee631 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 Milwaukee
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
Milwaukee 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
- Impact 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 414-773-0211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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