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Local offices in Milwaukee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Housing help · County office
Milwaukee County Housing Services
600 W. Walnut St., Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rent assistance and apply when the county opens enrollment.
- Home Repair ProgramAsk about financial help for eligible home repairs and accessibility changes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Access Clinics
9455 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Help here
- Behavioral health crisis supportGet mental health or substance use assessment, medication evaluation, peer support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Milwaukee County Law Library
901 N. 9th St., Room G-8, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Help here
- Public legal information resourcesUse legal reference materials and public computers to research Wisconsin law and court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Local office · Regional office
IMPACT 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Older adults · Regional office
Milwaukee County Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Older adult services and referralsGet information and referrals for meals, transportation, caregiver support, and wellness programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Veterans · County office
Milwaukee County Veterans Services
6401 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
Emergency help · County office
Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
9400 W. Doyne Ave., Suite 300, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county emergency preparedness information and public safety resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.milwaukee.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Milwaukee-Central Service Center
2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at the service center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Milwaukee County Federated Library System
709 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Help here
- County library system resourcesFind library catalogs, online resources, and services available through member public libraries.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcfls.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Milwaukee County, 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 County
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 Milwaukee County
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
Job Center Central (Maximus)
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
2.3 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
2.3 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
2.7 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
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Milwaukee Southeast Job Center
5.4 miles away
2701 S Chase Avenue, Suite C, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
Reentry program
Restoration Regulators
0 miles away
Milwaukee, WI
Youth program
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board
1 mile away
2342 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
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
Milwaukee Workforce Development Board
1322 N. 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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.
Cities and towns in Milwaukee 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
Talk to a person
- IMPACT 211
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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