NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Women Infants & Children Program (WIC)
(608) 267-1111
WIC offices are currently closed, however, they are
able to take new clients by phone.
FoodShare Program (SNAP, “Food Stamps”)
(608) 242-7441
FoodShare Helpline: (877) 366-3635
New participant applications are now being done
over the phone. If you or a family member lost
your job due to COVID-19, you may qualify.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
(608) 240-7400
Information and meal sites and home delivery of
meals in Dane County for people 60 years of age
old older and for individuals 18-59 years of age
with disabilities.
Meals on Wheels
(608) 276-7598
Noon or evening meals delivered to anyone who is
homebound every day of week and every week of
the year. No age requirement. Minimal cost and
financial assistance available.
Tips
-A utility bill or other mail correspondence count
as “proof of residence.”
-Some food pantries follow the Emergency Food
Assistance Program (TEFAP) income guidelines
(</=185% of the Federal Poverty Level) for
determining who can use the pantry**. These
guidelines can be found at:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/tefap/eligibility.htm
**Usually, you won’t need to prove income with
documentation. It is just a self-report.
FOOD DELIVERY
First United Methodist Church Dane County
608-251-4407 COVID-19 Food
Must reside in Dane County. Call to request
delivery. Resources
The River Food Pantry, RSVP, and NewBridge
(608) 512-0000
“Food Bridge” program for low-income adults >60
years. Must reside in Madison and Monona.
Middleton Outreach Ministry
(608) 836-7338 Home delivery for registered
clients in the Seniors Program.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
CHILD NUTRITION
This guide provides important updates on food
resources available for you and your family listed
Madison Metropolitan School District
on the 2020 Dane County Food Resources Guide
(608)-663-5240
available here:
Bagged lunch and breakfast for the following day
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/documents/2
provided Monday-Friday. Find a distribution site: 020%20Food%20Resource%20Guide-Eng.pdf
https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/neighborhood-
food-sites The food pantries and meal programs in this guide
have switched to curb-side or drive-through
The River Food Pantry service. Typically, this means that guests will drive
(608)-661-1223 to the pantry and wait for a volunteer to bring
MUNCH program provides lunch for children groceries to their vehicle, and meals are pre-
Monday-Saturday. Find a distribution site: packaged and handed out at the pantry door or in
https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/services/munch a parking lot.
The information in this guide is subject to
East Madison Community Center change.
(608) 249-0861
For more information, please see the section
Bagged lunches provided Monday-Friday for all
labeled “Additional Resources.”
children.
Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
4619 Jenewein Rd. (Allied Family Center) and -
Adapted by Marah Zinnen, UW Health
2001 Taft St. (Taft St. Site)
Dietetic Intern, from Dane County Food
Free boxed meals provided Monday-Friday.
Resource Guide created by Public Health
USDA “Find Meals for Kids” Madison & Dane County
Find free meals for children during school closures:
Updated 4/15/2020
https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
FOOD PANTRIES/MEAL SITES
Pantries denoted with an asterisk (*) require photo
ID and/or proof of residence.
Downtown Madison
Bethel Lutheran Church
312 Wisconsin Ave – (608) 257-3577
-By appointment only.
Grace Episcopal Church*
116 W Washington Ave – (608) 255-5147 Ext. 18
Luke House (MEAL SITE)
310 S. Ingersoll St – (608) 256-6325
-Lunch provided Monday-Thursday and dinner
provided Sunday-Thursday.
The Beacon (MEAL SITE)
615 E. Washington Ave – (608) 826-8040
-Friday meal (1:00 PM) and Saturday meal (9:00 AM)
provided in parking lot.
East Madison
Bashford United Methodist Church*
329 North St – (608) 249-9222
Bridge Lake Point Waunna Neighborhood Center
1917 Lake Point Dr – (608) 441-6991
East Madison Community Center
8 Straubel Ct – (608) 249-0861
Goodman Community Center*
149 Waubesa St – (608) 204-8049
Personal Essentials Pantry Atwood*
2401 Atwood Ave
Personal and household hygiene products (no food).
Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
953 Jenifer St – (608) 257-4576
Saturday lunch provided in parking lot.
North Madison
Lakeview Lutheran Church*
4001 Mandrake Rd – (608) 244-6181
The River Food Pantry*
2201 Darwin Rd – (608) 442-8815
South Madison
Catholic Multicultural Center (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
1862 Beld St – (608) 661-3512
-Dinner provided Mon-Fri from 4:00-5:00 PM.
-Lunch provided Sat & Sun from 11:00-12:00 PM.
Good Neighbors Personal Essentials
2509 McDivitt Rd - (608) 832-6388
-Personal and household hygiene products (no
food).
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
605 Spruce St – (608) 256-8463
-Must reside in Dane County.
-Lunch provided on Friday at the door.
St. Vincent de Paul*
2033 Fish Hatchery Rd – (608) 442-7200
-Must reside in Dane County.
Allied Partners*
4619 Jenewein Rd – (608) 233-8506
-Must reside in 53711, 53713, or 53719 zip code.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church*
5701 Raymond Rd – (608) 271-6633
-Must reside in 53711 or 53719 zip code.
Lussier Community Education Center*
55 S Gammon Rd – (608) 833-4979
Additional Resources
-Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to find resources in
your area.
-PHMDC Resources:
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/documents/2
020-04-06_COVID-19_Food_Access.pdf
Outside Madison
Belleville Food Pantry
24 W Main St, Belleville – (608) 424-3341
-Must reside in Belleville School District.
Countryside Communities Center*
11010 Blackhawk Dr., Blue Mounds – (608) 437-
8680
Cambridge Community Activities Program*
403 Blue Jay Way, Cambridge – (608) 423-8142
-Must reside in Cambridge School District.
McFarland Community Food Pantry*
5404 Anthony St, McFarland – (608) 658-0927
-Must reside in McFarland School District.
Mount Horeb Area Food Pantry*
102 E. Lincoln St Unit D, Mt Horeb – (608) 437-
7887
-Must reside in Mount Horeb School District.
-Income requirements temporarily removed.
Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM)
3502 Parmenter St, Middleton – (608) 836-7338
-Service area boundaries expanded to zip codes
53562, 53528, 53705, 53717, 53719, and 53597.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Mobile Pantry)
9542 CO Hwy S, Mt Horeb – (608) 437-6114
Oregon/Brooklyn Food Pantry*
1902 Union Rd, Oregon – (608) 291-0709
-Must reside in Oregon School District.
Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry*/Sunshine
Place (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
18 Rickel Rd, Sun Prairie – (608) 825-3875
-Must reside in Sun Prairie School District.
-Meal provided Monday from 5:00-6:00 PM.
Badger Prairie Needs Network*
1200 E Verona Ave, Verona – (608) 848-2499