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Local offices in New Glarus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
New Glarus Utilities
319 2nd Street, New Glarus, WI 53574
Help here
- Utility service and bill paymentStart or change electric, water, sewer, or stormwater service and get help with utility bills.Apply online
- Energy bill assistanceIncome-qualified customers can apply for energy assistance through the state program linked by the utility.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newglarusvillage.com
Local office · City office
Village Hall
319 2nd Street, New Glarus, WI 53574
Help here
- Village services and clerk’s officeContact the village clerk for help with village services and local government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newglarusvillage.com
Library · Regional office
New Glarus Public Library
26 5th Avenue, New Glarus, WI 53574
Help here
- Library materials and learning resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and other materials and use library learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newglaruspubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of New Glarus first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Extended Hands Pantry
18 miles from the center of New Glarus6402 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
Listed on extendedhandspantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry
Lussier Community Education Center
19 miles from the center of New Glarus55 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
Listed on lcecmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Madison
20 miles from the center of New Glarus2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Thu2:30 PM to 6 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: Dane County residents
What to bring: One household member must show a valid ID
Listed on svdpmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
BLW Food Pantry
Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Neighborhood Center
22 miles from the center of New Glarus1917 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
22 miles from the center of New Glarus1917 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
22 miles from the center of New Glarus1917 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
Nonprofits that serve New Glarus
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
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
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Inc.
149 N Iowa St, Dodgeville, WI 53533-1545
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near New Glarus
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 New Glarus. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Dane County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
25 miles away
1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026
American Job Center
Rock County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
32 miles away
1717 Center Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
43 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
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Inc.
1370 N. Water Street, Suite, Platteville, WI 53818
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 Green County
New Glarus is in Green County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Green County Human Services
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Economic support benefitsGet help applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medical Assistance, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Emergency shelter and energy assistanceAsk about emergency shelter and help with energy costs.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child welfare, foster care, and services for children with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Public health · County office
Green County WIC Program
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support, food benefits, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Child support · County office
Green County Child Support Agency
Justice Center, 2841 Sixth Street, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.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
Public health · County office
Green County Public Health
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Green County Human Services Behavioral Health
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet counseling and other services for mental health and substance use concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.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
- 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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