Ripon
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Local offices in Ripon
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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
City of Ripon Utility Billing
100 Jackson Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the city to ask about water and sewer bills or pay them online, by phone, or at the City Hall drop box.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofripon.com
Local office · City office
Ripon City Hall
100 Jackson Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city departments, taxes, licenses, elections, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofripon.com
Older adults · City office
Ripon Senior Activity Center
388 Murray Park Drive, Ripon, WI 54971
Help here
- Senior activities and informationOlder adults can visit for social activities, exercise, learning programs, and information about local resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofripon.com
Library · City office
Ripon Public Library
120 Jefferson Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Help here
- Library resources and public accessVisit the library to borrow books and other materials, use computers, or get help with library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riponlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ripon first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The River Food Pantry
56 miles from the center of Ripon3301 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
Listed on riverfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lakeview Food Pantry
Lakeview Lutheran Church
56 miles from the center of Ripon4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM. During daylight saving time; 2 PM to 4 PM. Outside daylight saving time
Listed on lakeviewlutheranchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Fond du Lac Food Center
NourishMKE
63 miles from the center of Ripon10230 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
Nonprofits that serve Ripon
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
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
ADVOCAP, Inc.
19 W 1st St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-4122
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fond du Lac County
Ripon is in Fond du Lac County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fond du Lac County Human Services
400 University Drive, Suite A1, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Community services and child welfareGet help finding county services and support for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fdlco.wi.gov
Human services · Regional office
Moraine Lakes Consortium
50 North Portland Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and energy assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on access.wi.gov
Public health · County office
Fond du Lac County WIC
160 South Macy Street, 3rd Floor, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fdlco.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Fond du Lac County Child Support Agency
160 South Macy Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fdlco.wi.gov
State office
Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works
55 South Main Street, Suite 240, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Wisconsin Works and Emergency AssistanceAsk about applying for Wisconsin Works, Emergency Assistance, and Job Access Loans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fond du Lac Housing Authority
15 North Marr Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fdlpha.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.
Call 988Text 988