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Local offices in Sauk City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Sauk City Utilities
726 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with your utility bill and pay online, by phone, by mail, or at Village Hall.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saukcity.net
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Sauk Prairie Community Center
730 Monroe Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
Help here
- Community and senior programsFind community classes, activities, and programs for older adults at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cc.saukprairieschools.org
Library · Regional office
George Culver Community Library
615 Phillips Blvd., Sauk City, WI 53583
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saukcitylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Sauk City Village Hall
726 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
Help here
- Village services and informationVisit or call the Village Hall for help with village services, forms, and questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saukcity.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sauk City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry
Lussier Community Education Center
18 miles from the center of Sauk City55 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
Extended Hands Pantry
20 miles from the center of Sauk City6402 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
Lakeview Food Pantry
Lakeview Lutheran Church
20 miles from the center of Sauk City4001 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
Food pantry
The River Food Pantry
21 miles from the center of Sauk City3301 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
Grace Food Pantry
Grace Episcopal Church
22 miles from the center of Sauk City116 West Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
What to bring: Information for each household member and proof of Wisconsin address are required
Listed on gracechurchmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Luke House
23 miles from the center of Sauk City310 South Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI 53703
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Sun5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
Listed on lukehousemadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sauk City
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Sauk City
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 Sauk City. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Sauk County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
505 Broadway Street, Room B27, Baraboo, WI 53913
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm by appointment Resource Room Monday 9:00 am-2:30 pm & Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center
Dane County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 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 · Affiliate center
Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
50 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
Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
3513 Anderson Street, Suite 104, Madison, WI 53704
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 Sauk County
Sauk City is in Sauk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sauk County Department of Human Services
505 Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with programs such as FoodShare and other economic support services.
- Mental health and recovery servicesFind county mental health and substance use support and recovery services.
- Children and family servicesGet support for children and families, including child protection and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Public health · Nonprofit
Healthfirst WIC Program, Sauk County
509 Hitchcock Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Sauk County Child Support Agency
Sauk County Courthouse, 515 Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · County office
Sauk County Housing Authority
1211 Eighth Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing and other affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Public health · County office
Sauk County Public Health Department
505 Broadway, Suite 372, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunization services, and referrals to local health resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Sauk County Circuit Courts
Sauk County Courthouse, 510 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Court self-help and family law clinicFind court forms and procedures, and ask about the county family law clinic for people without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
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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