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SOUTH WOOD COUNTY FOOD PROVIDERS
CALL UNITED WAY'S 211 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FOOD SERVICES & OTHER NEEDS
Food Pantries
FOCUS Food Pantry
Located at 2321 W. Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids. Provides food for those in need in south Wood County. Individuals will receive food and hygiene (if available) supplies packed by volunteers. Screening held on location during the operation hours of Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00-3:45pm and Tuesday from 4:00-6:45pm. For more information call 715-422-2050 or visit their website.
Ruby’s Pantry
No qualifications to participate; $25 donation to cover cost of transportation. Held the third Saturday of every month from 8:00-9:15am at the Pitsch School, 501 17th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids. Call 651-674-0009 for more info. Visit their website.
Community Meal Sites
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
Serves free meals every Thursday from 4:15-5:45pm at FOCUS, 2321 W. Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. No screening process or qualifications needed in order to participate. For more information, call 715-422-2050 or visit their website.
Aging Disability Resource Center Senior Dining
Anyone age 60 or older, or their spouse, is eligible. Meal reservations should be made by noon one day in advance. Monetary donations encouraged and eligible persons who qualify will not be denied services if unable to contribute. Located at 220 3rd Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids. For more information call 888-486-9545 or visit their website.
Free or Reduced Lunch Programs
Provides free and reduced price lunches to families that meet income eligibility guidelines. Register through your school district.
Delivered Meals
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Meals on Wheels
Eligibility includes being 60 or older, mostly homebound, and unable to prepare balanced meals. The spouse of an eligible person may participate also. For more information, call 888-486-9545 or visit their website.
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Home Delivered Meals
Delivers hot, nutritious noon meal Monday through Friday. For more information call 715-421-7447. Visit their website (scroll down to Home Delivered Meals heading).
Ho-Chunk Nation
Meals provided on site or delivered to homebound elderly. Call 715-886-5416 or 715-886-5199 for more information.
Other Resources
The Family Center
Provides emergency food assistance to victims and their families of domestic violence and sexual assault. Located at 500 25th Street N., Wisconsin Rapids. A 24-hour phone line is also available at 715-421-1511. Visit their website.
Stockbox Program
Provides free pantry staples to qualifying seniors. Stockboxes contain 25-30lbs of nutritious food items. Must be age 60 or older and below certain monthly income. Accessible once per month during distribution events; must be pre-registered to participate. To register, call 211 or the United Way office at 715-421-0390 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Free Thanksgiving Meals
St. Paul's Church
Make a reservation for pick up or delivery by calling 211. Reservation window: Nov. 10-Nov. 18 or full. Calls taken Mon-Fri between 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Meal served Thanksgiving Day.
Slice of Heaven Bakery
Thanksgiving meal served Thanksgiving Day on a first come, first served basis. 11 am-1 pm.
Wisconsin Rapids Elks Club
November 24th 5-7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Crossroads Church
In-house meal at 12pm on Thanksgiving Day. Will deliver meals to Pittsville, Arpin, and Vesper. Must reserve a meal in advance. Call 715-884-2665 for more details or to reserve a meal.