211 Racine: Services for Food
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City of Racine Parks,Recreation & Cultural Service Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 1134 Dr.Martin Luther King Dr. Racine 53404 262-636-9237 Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 9:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm; Free Recreational social programs. wilsonja@cityofracine.org www.cityofracine.org
George Bray Neighborhood Center, Inc. Community Services 924 Center Street Racine 53403 262-634-5949 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Free Pre-College development, Lifeskill Instruction, Mentoring, Academic Assistance, parent Advocacy, Bray Entertainment Productions, Audio/visual Services braycenter@tds.net N/A
Health and Nutrition Service of Racine, Inc. Women's Services 2316 Rapids Drive Racine 53404 262-637-7750 Call for hours Free WIC (Food and Nutrition Education Program), Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, Prenatal Care Coordination, (helps clients have a healthy pregnancy) First Breath (helps women cut down or stop smoking) MCarrin723@aol.com N/A
Love and Charity Mission Homeless Shelter 1031 Douglas Avenue Racine 53402 262-634-7059 24/7/365 Free Provides emergency housing for 18 years and older who are homeless; also provides a food bank, clothes bank, meal program, community meal on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and breakfast Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 8:00am N/A www.geocities.comlovencharity/
Greater Grace Temple Friday Evening Meal Site 522 North Memorial Drive Racine 53404 262-634-6246 ext102 Friday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Free Free meal provided Friday evenings from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. ggtchurch@yahoo.com N/A
Racine County Project Emergency Emergency Food Distribution 2000 DeKoven Ave Unit 2 Racine 53403 262-632-2307 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; by appointment Free Provides food assistance throughout Racine County through a network of food pantries, shelters, and meal programs in addition to several social service organizations that provide an occasional meal with their programming. dan@racinecountyfoodbank.org www.racinecountyfoodbank.org
City of Racine Health Department WIC (Woman, Infant & Child Nutrition Program) 730 Washington Avenue Racine 53403 262-636-9494 Monday, 8:00am - 3:30pm; Tuesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thursday, 8:00am - 3:30; F, 8-3 Free Nutrition sessions, health, foods, counseling, health screening and information/referrals to doctors, dentists, immunizations.  WIC provides food and nutrition information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old. N/A www.cityofracine.org
First Church of God Free Thanksgiving Dinner 1650 Lathrop Avenue Racine 53405 262-634-1463 Thanksgiving Day, 1pm - 4pm Free The First Church of God is sponsoring the fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner for those in need. Transportation is also available upon request. N/A N/A
Women's and Children's Horizons (Kenosha) Emergency Safety Shelter 1511 56th Street Kenosha 53141 262-656-3500 24/7/365 Free Serves victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.  Provides advocacy and support including legal advocacy, Spanish advocacy, children's programs, support groups, one on one sessions, parenting, crisis line, emergency shelter, sexual assault advocacy, hospital advocacy, and batter's treatment. dwaites@wchkenosha.org www.wchkenosha.org
Western Racine County Service Center Workforce Development Resource Room 380 McCanna Parkway Room 104 Burlington 53105 262-767-5399 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Free Wisconsin workforce and career development program employment opportunities. rcclerkofcourts@goracine.org www.goracine.org
St. Vincent De Paul Society Food 926 LaSalle St. Racine 53404 262-633-6467 Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm Free A two day supply of food is provided to those in need Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm and Friday 10:00am -12:00pm. racinesvdp@ameritech.net N/A
Love and Charity Mission Sunday drop in 1031 Douglas Avenue Racine 53402 262-634-7059 Sunday 7:00am- 6:00pm Free Sundays starting at 7:00am Love and Charity has a restaurant type setting with coffee, donuts, reading materials and space open to those homeless.  They do not have to be involved with the shelter program to attend. N/A www.geocities.comlovencharity
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center All Nations Wellness Center 1711 South 11th Street 2nd FL Milwaukee 53204 414-383-9526 ext 307 Monday, Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm Sliding scale, Title 19, and insurance. Services for Native Americans include AODA, mental health, personal care program, household items, career center, AODA support groups, mental health support groups, fitness, dietician, school supplies program, and referrals to other organizations. N/A www.indianhealthcenter.com
Lincoln Lutheran of Racine Meals on Wheels 5820 Lincoln Village Drive Racine 53403 262-637-0727 Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm $5.95 per meal or a donation Hot, home delivered, nutritious noon time meal.  Frozen meal packages for weekend or evening delivered Monday - Friday. mtree@llor.org www.lincolnlutheran.com
St. Patrick's Church Thursday Evening Meal Site 1110 Erie Street Racine 53402 262-632-8808 Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm Free Meal provided Thursday evenings from 5:30pm - 6:15pm. N/A N/A
Our Savior Lutheran Church Free Meal Site-Sundays 2219 Washington Ave Racine 53405 262-633-2243 Sunday, 5:00-6:00pm Free Free meal on Sunday evening. For the food pantry, you need a referral from the Salvation Army. N/A www.oursaviorsracine.com
Love and Charity Mission Free Meal Site Sunday - Friday 1031 Douglas Avenue Racine 53402 262-634-7059 Sunday - Friday,  5:00pm - 6:00pm Free Provide meals free of charge to individuals in need. N/A www.geocities.comlovencharity
City of Racine Health Department Environmental Health 730 Washington Ave Racine 53403 262-636-9203 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:55pm Free for most services Programs include: animal/rabies control, food service protection, housing inspections, indoor air quality (includes radon and mold), lead inspection program, recreational waters, tattoo and body piercing establishment licensing and enforcement. marcia.fernholz@cityofracine.org www.cityofracine.org
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry 725 High Street Racine 53403 262-633-4949 Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30am - 11:15am Free Food pantry. Salvation Army food vouchers must be brought with. shelley@emmanuelracine@lca.org www.emmanuelracineelca.org
First United Methodist Church Saturday Sack Lunches 745 Main Street Racine 53403 262-633-7632 Saturday - 12:00pm (noon) Free Provide free sack lunch to anyone who comes to the door on 8th street. Racine1umc@wi.net N/A
Shalom Center  Kenosha Food, Shelter, Nursing Center, Education 1713 62nd Street Kenosha 53143 262-658-1713 Call for details Free Daily soup kitchen, nightly shelter, food pantry, transitional living emergency family shelter, after school classroom for grades K-12. info@shalomcenter.org www.shalomcenter.org
Love and Charity Mission Breakfast Meal Site 1031 Douglas Avenue Racine 53402 262-634-7059 Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 8:00am Free Breakfast provided Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8:00am. N/A www.geocities.comlovencharity
Kenosha County Department of Human Services General Information about Programs 8600 Sheridan Road Kenosha 53143 262-605-6500 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Varies with program General information on human services in Kenosha County. N/A www.co.kenosha.wi.us/dhs
Racine County Human Services Department Lost Food Stamp Card (Quest) N/A N/A 0 1-877-415-5164 24/7 Free Help persons who have had their Quest Card lost or stolen N/A N/A
Racine County UW Extension UW Extension Racine/Kenosha Education Program 1220 Mound Avenue Racine 53404 262-6824 Varies Free Teaches families and individuals how to make healthy food choices on a limited income, how to store food safely, learn ways to save money at the grocery store, and teaches nutrition and food safety. tonya.evans@ces.uwex.edu http://racine.uw.ex.edu/wnep
Immanuel United Church of Christ Food Pantry PO Box 209 Walworth 53184 262-275-3252 Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm; Saturday 9:00am -11:00am Free Food for seven days given to people who are in need.  If someone has an urgent need before times open, the pantry will set a time with the needed and go to them to help out by calling the church 262-275-3252. N/A N/A
St. Vincent De Paul Society Meal Program - Tuesday Evenings 1032 Grand Avenue (Head Start) Racine 53403 262-633-6467 Tuesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm Free Evening meal for any and all on Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. racinesvdp@ameritech.net N/A
Love, Inc. Community Center Family Cupboard 480 South Pine Street Burlington 53105 262-763-6226 Call for details Free With donations of money and food from the community, we pass that on to help the needy families in the area. We serve an average of 200 families per month. love.inc@burlingtonloveinc.org www.love-inc.net
Love, Inc. Community Center Weekday Meal Site 480 South Pine Street Burlington 53105 262-763-6226 Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Free Churches, families, groups in our community take turns preparing nutritious meals and fellowship for anyone with an appetite. love.inc@burlingtonloveinc.org www.love-inc.net
Love, Inc. Community Center Thanksgiving Food Baskets 480 South Pine Street Burlington 53105 262-763-6226 Call for hours Free Through donations (monetary and food) we are able to give baskets to over 400 families in need so they may be blessed with a Thanksgiving dinner. love.inc@burlingtonloveinc.org www.loveinc.net
GovBenefits.gov Human Services Questions and Answers N/A N/A 0 202-693-4219 24/7/365 - website; Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - phones Free Online service and information about government programs and referrals.  One stop source for state and government with over 1000 sources for assistance. turner.curtis@dol.gov www.govbenefits.gov
Community Action Agency The Church Partnership 2113 N. Wisconsin Avenue Racine 53402 262-637-8377 ext 209 Varies Free Churches are used as resources for needs such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care, etc. rkcaa.racine@rkcaa.org www.rkcaa.org
Community Action Agency The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) 2113 N. Wisconsin Avenue Racine 53402 262-637-8377 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Free Supplies food for meal sites, food pantries, and shelters. Funds and rood are allocated to Racine and Kenosha area CAA's and the Racine Salvation Army. The Racine and Kenosha CAA is the Emergency Feeding Organization (EFO) rkcaa.racine@rkcaa.org N/A
Community Action Agency General Information/Special Projects 2113 N. Wisconsin Avenue Racine 53402 262-637-8377 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Free Limited distribution of donated food, clothing and various other items. Coordinates the collection and distributions of food baskets during the holidays and organizes a clothing giveaway rkcaa.racine@rkcaa.org www.rkcaa.org
Workforce Development Center Food Share 1717 Taylor Avenue Racine 53403 262-638-6758 Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Free Individuals who receive food stamps are required to participate in a work program called (FSET) unless they are exempt. Assistance is provided in developing an employment plan and receiving goals. sue.fergus@goracine.org www.hsd.racineco.com
Community Action Agency- Kenosha Community Services/ Mobilization of Resources 2000 63rd Street Kenosha 53140 262-657-0840 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Free Provides referrals, education and service linkage to low income citizens.  Links agencies to citizens in need of services which they provided. rkcaa.kenosha@rkcaa.org www.rkcaa.org
Community Action Agency Food Pantry Referral 2113 N. Wisconsin Street Racine 53402 262-637-8377 ext 207 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Free Food Baskets rkcaa.racine@rkcaa.org N/A
Salvation Army Food Referral Clearing House 1901 Washington Avenue Racine 53403 262-632-3147 Monday 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-5:00pm; Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Clients are cleared at the Salvation Army to the food pantries.  Must come to the Salvation Army for a referral before going to the food pantry. N/A N/A
Department of Commerce WI Front Door Housing and WI Front Door 201 W Washington Ave Madison 53707 608-266-5363 Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm by phone; 24 hours a day by website. Free Provides a statewide directory of Wisconsin's affordable housing units available for low to moderate income households.  It also lists community social services offered throughout Wisconsin including rent assistance, emergency shelter, eviction prevention, and similar services. Melisa.Perez@Wisconsin.gov www.wifrontdoorhousing.org
American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin Disaster Relief 812 56th Street Kenosha 53141 262-605-0760 24 hours 1-800-236-8680 Free Disaster relief organization that are called by emergency responders.  Team of volunteers help with immediate shelter, food, comfort kits and clothing.  A disaster qualifies as fire, flood, tornado, chemical spills, hurricanes, etc. N/A N/A
Jail Chaplaincy of Racine County Post Release Support Program 7171 Wisconsin Avenue Racine 53403 262-636-3803 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm Free After being released from jail provides assistance with food, clothing, shelter, employment, transportation and group support. merritta@racineco.com racinecounty.com/chaplain
Love, Inc Community Center Salvation Army Bell Ringers 480 South Pine Street Burlington 53105 262-763-6226 Call for details. Free Helps families and individuals by providing emergency assistance, food, shelter, and referrals. love.inc@love-inc.net www.love-inc.net
Western Kenosha County Senior Citizen's Council Wetosha Senior Center 19200 93rd Street Bristol 53104 262-843-3828 Call for hours. $8.00 per year membership fee. Meals on wheels, nutrition program, daybreak Alzheimer's day care, bingo, oil painting classes, and square dancing. westosha@westoshacc@wi.rr.com N/A
American Dietetic Association American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza Chicago 60606 800-877-1600 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Varies by service Professional organization providing information regarding diet and nutrition.  Referral program for registered dietician. sdenny@eatright.org www.eatright.org
The Salvation Army Serving Kenosha County Caring Ministries Emergency Services PO Box 366 Kenosha 53142 262-564-0286 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm Free Contact office for details. richard_mcdonald@usc.salvationarmy.org www.sakenosha.org
Milwaukee Area Intergroup Overeater's Anonymous 7441 West Greenfield West Allis 53214 414-259-0640 Office hours Monday 2:00pm - 7:00pm; Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm Donations accepted. Support groups daily in city or Milwaukee or surrounding areas.  12 step support groups for all eating disorders. N/A N/A
Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry- Kenosha Food Pantry 701 North Lake Avenue Twin Lakes 53181 262-877-8228 Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm; Second Tuesday of month 7:00pm - 8:00pm Free Food pantry for Western Kenosha County. N/A N/A
Salvation Army Monday Evening Meal Sites 1901 Washington Avenue Racine 53403 262-632-3147 Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Free Meal site on Monday evenings from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. N/A N/A
Walworth Co. Depart. Of Health and Human Services Walworth Co. Depart. Of Health and Human Services W4051 County Road NN Elkhorn 53121 262-741-3200 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Free Promotes physical, social and emotional well-being of Walworth County residents in accordance with state and county regulations.  Offers assistance with problems relating to health, mental health, substance abuse, transportation, nutrition, energy assistance, financial assistance, and other family needs.  Works with court system to safeguard vulnerable children and adults. walcohh@co.walworth.wi.us www.co.walworth.wi.us
Walworth Co. Depart. Of Health and Human Services Women, Infants and Children Program W4051 County Road NN Elkhorn 53121 262-741-3146 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tuesday 10:00am - 10:00pm Free Provides food and nutrition information, supplemental foods, health screening and referrals to help keep pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women , infants and children under 5 healthy and strong. trutkows@co.walworth.wi.us www.co.walworth.wi.us
SAFE Haven of Racine, Inc. SAFE Streets Street Outreach 1030 Washington Avenue Racine 53403 262-880-7677 24/7/365 Free Street based outreach, assessment, survival aid, emergency aid, prevention and education, information and referrals, crisis intervention, and follow up support for youth ages 0-17 years. denisemrangel@yahoo.com www.safehavenofracine.org
Corner Stone Church- Walworth, Kenosha, Racine Food Pantry 1553 Church Street Lyons 53148 262-763-7559 By appointment only. Free Food pantry for Western Racine County, Western Kenosha County, and Walworth County. N/A N/A
Community Action, Inc Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless W9665 Hwy 14 Darrien 53114 262-882-3662 24/7/365 Free Homeless shelter in Walworth County.  Provides case management, public health nurse weekly, workshops, food pantry, clothing and donated household items and furniture. twinoaks@community-action.org N/A
City Armory- Walworth Food Pantry 146 W. North Street Whitewater 53190 262-473-6120 Marilyn Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm; other times by appointment. Free Providing food for low income families.  Student and court referrals for community service at the food pantry.  Registration in both English and Spanish. N/A N/A
St. John's Lutheran Church- Walworth Food Pantry 104 South Broad Street Elkhorn 53121 262-728-6495 Monday 9:00am - 11:00am; Wednesday 9:00am - 11:00am; Friday 9:00am - 11:00am Free Food for emergencies. donbet@elknet.net N/A