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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food commodities to distribution sites. Food pantries and prepared meal sites receive commodities and they are distributed with other foods. See eligibility and income guidelines.

Madison Homeless Resource Guide is intended to help volunteers, first responders and advocates in finding local resources to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) provides information about veterans state benefit programs and services.

FoodFinder is a food pantry locator and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shows you when and where to get free food assistance in your area.

Food Resources in Dane County

Food Pantries and Meal Sites

Pantries denoted with an asterisk (*) require photo ID and/or proof of residence. A utility bill or other mail correspondence count as “proof of residence.”

Tip: 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**. The income cut-offs by household size 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.

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.

Neighborhood House Community Center (MEAL SITE)
29 S. Mills St – (608) 255-5337
-Food pantry open Wednesday and Thursday from 2–6 pm; Take and bake meals offered monthly.

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

Atwood Pantry*
2401 Atwood Ave
Personal and household hygiene products (no food).

Bashford United Methodist Church*
329 North St – (608) 249-9222

Bridge – Lake Point – Waunona 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

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* (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
2201 Darwin Rd – (608) 442-8815
Curbside groceries (10am–3pm) and to-go meals (10am–2pm) Tuesday–Friday

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 Pantry
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 Food Pantry*
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

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

Other Nutrition Programs

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. Households will temporarily receive the maximum benefit (based on household size) for April and May 2020. For example, a household of one will receive $194 per month.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County
(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.

Child Nutrition

Madison Metropolitan School District
(608)-663-5240
Bagged lunch and breakfast for the following day provided Monday-Friday.

The River Food Pantry
(608) 661-1223
MUNCH mobile lunch program delivers lunches to children Monday-Saturday. Find a distribution site: https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/services/munch

East Madison Community Center
(608) 249-0861
Bagged lunches provided Monday-Friday for all children.

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
4619 Jenewein Rd. (Allied Family Center) and -2001 Taft St. (Taft St. Site)
Free boxed meals provided Monday-Friday.

USDA “Find Meals for Kids”
Find free meals for children during school closures.

Food Delivery

Badger Prairie Needs Network
608-848-2499
Must reside in Dane County and be vetted through social worker.

Dane County Delivers (Dane County Department of Human Services)
608-242-6489
Must reside in Dane County, be at least 60 years old and/or have a disability.

Food Bridge (NewBridge Madison)
(608) 512-0000
For low-income older adults who live in Madison or Monona.

Hope’s Home Ministries (First United Methodist Church)
608-251-4407
Must reside in Dane County. Call to request delivery.

Middleton Outreach Ministry
(608) 836-7338
Home delivery for the homebound.

River Delivers (The River Food Pantry)
(608) 661-1222
Free delivery of groceries and meals to Dane County residents who do not qualify for other delivery services.