Shorewood
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Local offices in Shorewood
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Utilities · City office
Shorewood Public Works and Utility Billing
3801 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, WI 53211
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, utility service, and final meter readings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofshorewood.org
Older adults · City office
Shorewood Senior Resource Center
3920 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211
Help here
- Senior information and programsOlder adults can get help finding services and information about health, Medicare, and staying safe at home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofshorewood.org
Library · Regional office
Shorewood Public Library
3920 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use its public services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shorewoodlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall and Clerk & Customer Service
3930 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211
Help here
- Village services and resident requestsContact Village Hall for help with village services, records, and resident requests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofshorewood.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Shorewood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Kinship Community Food Center
1.9 miles from the center of Shorewood924 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone.
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on kinshipmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Harambee Kitchen
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee
2.2 miles from the center of Shorewood2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Listed on svdpmilw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Quality of Life Pantry at St. Mark AME
Interchange Food Pantry
2.2 miles from the center of Shorewood1530 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206
Hours
- Sun12:30 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Milwaukee residents.
What to bring: Bring photo ID and live in the City of Milwaukee.
Listed on interchangefoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Saints Food Pantry
All Saints Catholic Church
2.9 miles from the center of Shorewood4051 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
2.9 miles from the center of Shorewood4051 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
Running Rebels
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
3.4 miles from the center of Shorewood1300 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
Nonprofits that serve Shorewood
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
Shorewood 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
- 211 Wisconsin, Milwaukee regional service
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