Emergency/Pantry

The American Red Cross provides service to military families & offers assistance to victims of natural disasters as well as disasters involving home fires & home flooding. Education courses including first aid, CPR, swimming lessons, & babysitting.

Distribution hours are Wednesdays 11 am. to 1 pm. and Fridays 1 pm to 3 pm. To register applicants must bring a photo ID, proof of address (ie utility bill, rent receipt), and birthdates of all household members. Clients may come in the Pantry twice a month (every 2 weeks). Our Mission: Providing food and resources that sustain health and human dignity.

Non-profit organization donating use of restaurant facilities and dining room to serve about 200 people once a month for a free meal, donated by other organizations.

A service organization “of last resort” whose purpose is to supplement and complement area community services when they are unable, for any reason, to meet emergency needs. Assists with referrals to area agencies and organizations. Most “Circles of Joy” locations maintain pantries of non-perishable groceries for people in their areas who have no food. Some Chapters also distribute day-old produce and baked goods to community agencies and help distribute food commodities. Some chapters provide food vouchers to area stores and/or assistance with other material things on a case by case basis. Funded by private & business donations only. Clients must provide I.D. and own transportation.

Food pantry for Mosinee and Southern Marathon County residents in need, located at the Community Center of Hope. Open Mondays 9 am – noon, Tuesdays 3 – 6 pm and Fridays 12 noon – 2pm.

The pantry is open Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 noon and again on Thursday from 4-6 pm.

Emergency food supplies for residents in Colby, Curtiss, Abbotsford and Dorchester.

Provides food and paper products for area families in need. Each family arriving at this church pantry completes a form giving information such as name, address, phone number and number of members in their family. The form is kept on file and the date they visited is recorded. After checking in, the family selects 12 items from the list of available food and paper products. Volunteers fill the bags with the requested items. Distributes 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month, 3-5pm.

This church’s feeding ministry includes a small food pantry. Food is distributed on the first and third Tuesday of each month between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call for additional details. An appointment is necessary.

The food pantry is open Wed. & Fri. from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to people in the Merrill area.

The Pantry is open Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Clients will need a referral from the Community Action Program or the Tomahawk Senior Center.

The food pantry is available to any Wood Cty. Resident on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm & Thursdays from 1-3 pm. We are ONLY open during these hours. Bring photo ID & proof of address.

PANS provides food on short-term or emergency basis. People needing long-term assistance will be referred to other agencies after initial help is given. Assist with any food emergency regardless of the time or day. Service area of Pittsville, Vesper, Arpin and Babcock.

Location is at Christ the King Catholic Church for Spencer residents only.

Distributes Food:
Mon, Tues, Thur and Friday 10:30-1:30
Wed. 1:30 – 4:30
Pantry guests may return every 2 weeks as long as needed.
Fresh Produce and High Quality protein meats and alternative protein sources available at every visit.

Provides assistance to individuals in the following programs: Weatherization, Rent Subsidy, Transitional Housing, Emergency Rent Payments, Judicare Applications, Indigent Drug Program Applications.

Provides assistance to individuals in the following programs: Weatherization (call Wisc. Rapids: 715-424-2581), and Emergency Rent Payments.

Random Acts of Kindness helps those less fortunate in South Wood County emergency start-up pantry, supplement pantry, household items, infant and children items, clothing, toiletries, furniture, and appliances. Registration required. Accepts donations during business hours. Call for days and times.

Food distribution. Sharing the love of Christ through food. Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. $20 cash donation. No Residency or financial checks. Bring two large boxes/baskets for food. Food varies monthly.

Food distribution. Sharing the love of Christ through food. Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Registration from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm. $20 cash donation. No Residency or financial checks. Bring two large boxes/baskets for food. Food varies monthly.

Provides emergency financial assistance to those in the Merrill area.

Provides emergency assistance to those in need who reside in the Tomahawk area, also includes the Tomahawk School District.

The Salvation Army provides material assistance of food and shelter to eligible individuals in an emergency or in a disaster situation.

Free clothing, food pantry, limited household items. Call for days and times.

Soup Kitchen “Feeding the Hungry” is a community program offering a free meal to anyone who is in need. Dinners are held the last Friday of each month. They will accept donations from local businesses or the public. The serving of the meal will be done by the members of the church.

This program provides food for local families and individuals in need. Must have a current ID or driver’s license, current proof of residency and a current reward letter if receiving Food Share. Call for dates and times.

Food pantry for individuals in need. Food is distributed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9 am to 12 noon.

Provides temporary/emergency assistance for food, clothing, rent, and local transportation based on funds available and level of need. Works in conjunction with other community service organizations to meet emergency needs.

Lincoln address: 1004 E Main St, Merrill, 54452
Telephone: (715) 539-1131
Marshfield address: 169 N Central Ave, Marshfield 54449
Telephone: (715) 387-4425
Wausau address: 131 West Thomas Street Wausau, WI 54401
Telephone: (715) 298-3028

People in the Stratford area who have emergency food needs may use this community pantry. Call when need arises and we set up an appointment to receive food.
Donations of cash and non-perishable items are accepted at the Stratford State Bank, as well as at area churches.

Food Pantry open by appointment only please call Church office and speak with a staff member, or leave a message on the food pantry voicemail. Photo ID and transportation is required.

Food Distribution 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of the Month from 9 am – 11 am. Serving the Village of White Lake and the Townships of Evergreen, Wolf River, and Langlade.