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Local offices in Waukesha
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Waukesha Housing Authority
600 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and rental voucher programs for households with limited incomes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on whaonline.com
Utilities · City office
Waukesha Water Utility
115 Delafield St, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Water and sewer billingAsk questions about your water and sewer bill, payment options, or utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waukesha-water.com
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County
514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, benefits counseling, and help finding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
201 Delafield St, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- City services and reporting a concernCall City Hall or use the city website to find help with city services or report a concern.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukesha-wi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Waukesha American Job Center
2607 N Grandview Blvd, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Job seeker assistanceGet help finding work, job training, and employment services at the job center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wfdc.org
Library · City office
Waukesha Public Library
321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, or ask staff for research help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waukeshapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
1900 Aviation Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Recreation programs and park informationFind city recreation programs and get information about parks and park rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukesha-wi.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Waukesha first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
12 miles from the center of Waukesha8424 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Fond du Lac Food Center
NourishMKE
14 miles from the center of Waukesha10230 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
Free meals
Ascension Lutheran Church
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
15 miles from the center of Waukesha1236 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hours
- Mon5 PM to 6 PM
- Wed5 PM to 6 PM
- 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
Mitchell Food Center
NourishMKE
15 miles from the center of Waukesha1615 S 22nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hours
- 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
Free meals
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Lunch at Olgas)
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
16 miles from the center of Waukesha631 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
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship & Community Center
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County
16 miles from the center of Waukesha4129 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Residents in ZIP codes 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, and 53233.
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waukesha
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
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
4101 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI 53704-3731
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Waukesha
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
Waukesha American Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
2.1 miles away
2607 N. Grandview, Waukesha, WI 53186
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026
Youth program
Dynamic Workforce Solutions
0.8 miles away
237 South St, Waukesha, WI 53186
Youth and reentry program
Windows to Work (W2W)
For young people
2.2 miles away
3118 Post 327 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
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
WOW Workforce Development Board
515 W Moreland Blvd, Suite 260, Waukesha, WI 53181
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 Waukesha County
Waukesha is in Waukesha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Waukesha County Health and Human Services
514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral healthGet behavioral health and substance use treatment and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Waukesha County WIC Nutrition Program
514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Waukesha County Child Support Agency
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC-348, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Child support and paternityGet help establishing paternity and enforcing child support and health insurance orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Waukesha Housing Authority
600 Arcadian Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceGet information about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whaonline.com
Public health · County office
Waukesha County Public Health
514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Public health clinicGet public health information, screenings, and clinical services by appointment.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Waukesha County Circuit Courts
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188
Help here
- Court and self-help informationFind court information, local rules, and links to state self-help resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waukeshacounty.gov
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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