Food/Nutrition

Café 60 provides Senior Dining for adults age 60 or older. Café 60 dining option offers balanced nutrition & social opportunities. Currently, Cafe 60 restaurant dining is available in rural Marathon County. With this dining option participants present their Café 60 Coupon at a local participating restaurant any time it is open & choose from a variety of menu choices that are program-approved. Suggested contribution of $4.50 per meal. No eligible person is excluded if unable to contribute, however contributions are a very necessary part of the budget. To get started, call ADRC-CW or get a packet of information from a participating restaurant. Participating restaurants include: Athens Country Café, The Wild Steer Diner.
During Pandemic: Dine In and Grab & Go Meals are available.

Delivers nutritious meals & offers a well-check to persons who are 1) age 60 or older, 2) confined to their home because of illness or disability, & 3) unable to prepare their own meals. Staff complete an in-home assessment. Hot meals are delivered on weekdays. Some rural areas may have frozen meals delivered once weekly. There may be a waiting list. Suggested contribution of $4.50. No eligible person is excluded if unable to contribute, however contributions are a very necessary part of the budget.

Antigo Community Church
M-F
11:30
715-627-6232

Elcho
Community Center
Mon, Wed, Thurs 11:30
715-627-6232

Marshfield
Second Street Community Center
M-F
11:30
715-384-8479

Cedar Rail Apartments
M-F
11:45
715-384-8479

Merrill
Jenny Towers Apartments
M-F
11:30
715-536-0311

Gleason Lions Club
3rd Wed. of the month @ noon
715-536-0311

Nekoosa
Senior Community Center
Tues & Thurs
Noon
715-421-0014

Pickerel
St. Mary’s Church
Mon & Wed
11:30
715-627-6232

Tomahawk
Senior Community Center
M-F
11:30
715-536-0311

Wausau
Riverview Towers
Tues & Thurs
11:30
715-261-6070
Wausau

Hmong American Center
Coming Soon
715-261-6070

Centralia Center
M-F
11:45
715-421-0014
Wisconsin Rapids
Huntington House
M-F
11:45
715-421-0014

www.adrc-cw.org
Senior Dining provides an opportunity for persons age 60 & older & their spouse/partner, to enjoy a nutritious meal at a reasonable cost & have an opportunity to socialize. Fellowship & planned activities are enjoyed at the dining location. Nutrition education is provided. The suggested contribution is $3.75 per meal. No eligible person is denied service due to inability to contribute, however contributions are a very necessary part of the budget. Reservations are required by noon, one day in advance, & are made by calling the ADRC-CW. During Pandemic: service options may vary; call to discuss meal options.

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.

antigofoodpantry@gmail.com
Distribution hours: Wednesdays 11 am.-1 pm. & Fridays 1-3 pm. Applicants must bring a photo ID, proof of address (ie utility bill, rent receipt), & birthdates of all household members to Register. Clients may come every 14 days.

Delivers groceries to customers on Wednesdays in Athens Village limits only. $20.00 minimum order.

Provides free delivery and shopping assistance within Pittsville City limits for the elderly.

Serving about 200 people once a month for a free meal.

Provides shopping assistance.

Provides noon meals of soup & bread during Lent. Eligibilities: Open to all downtown visitors, workers & to the public. Free-will offerings accepted.

Assists w/referrals to area agencies & organizations. Pantry of non-perishable groceries for people in their areas who have no food. May provide food vouchers to area stores &/or assistance w/other material things. Clients must provide I.D. & own transportation.

Serves Home Delivered Meals to people in Clark County. 60 & older, who are confined to their homes. Nutritional supplements & accommodations for special diets available w/a physician’s order.

Free hot meal. Open to all. Served 4th Tuesday every month, 5-6 pm. No one turned away. No money accepted.

Mosinee & Southern Marathon County residents in need.Tuesday 2:30-4:30 pm (4:30-5:00 by appt)
Thursday 9-11 am.

Provides a noon meal on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be alone. Meals are served at St Paul’s Offering take-outs (must call by December 17th to order). No deliveries.

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-noon & Thursday 4-6 pm.

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

Delivers groceries in Abbotsford and Colby on Wed. mornings. City limits only.

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.

Offers grocery delivery for a fee on Wednesday mornings between 7:00 am – 9:00 am.

A Community Table at Saint Stephens
Dinner & fellowship held Monday evening at 5:00 pm. Open to ALL. Free will offerings accepted. Come in through middle set of double doors on Second Street, take elevator down to basement & into Fellowship Hall.

elchofoodl@gmail.com
Serving all of Elcho school district. Weekly visits allowed. Hours: Mondays 2:30-4:30 & Wednesdays 4:00-6:00.

Provides shopping assistance, Caroline’s cart, motorized cart, or wheelchair. For a fee, we will shop &/or deliver groceries.

Food is distributed on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month between 1-2 pm.

Food pantry is open Wed. & Fri. from 2-4 pm to people in the Merrill area.

Annual FREE traditional fare for all who would be alone or hungry on Thanksgiving. The sit-down meal is served at the church, no reservations needed (or taken). Take-out meals are delivered to those who are unable to attend. No eligibility questions are asked.

friendsdinnerwausau@gmail.com (year-round)

Grocery shopping and errand-running for those who need this service. M-F 4:30-7:00 pm, Sat. 8:00 am – noon. $20/hr. Does not provide transportation.

Hot meals Mon.-Wed. 11:30-12:30 at the site & breakfast on Thursday 9:30-10:30. Delivered to home bound elderly. Meals on a contribution basis w/contributions a necessary part of the budget.

Provides nutritious hot meals weekdays to elderly or homebound residents who cannot shop or prepare meals on their own. Low set fee per meal.

Located at Faith Christian Academy cafeteria serving a free community meal every Thursday evening 4:30-6:00 pm w/the exception of Holidays, Holy Thursday & when Wausau District closes schools due to inclement weather. Handicapped accessible. Open to all. No calling ahead.

Food pantry for Spencer residents only. Call for dates & times.

This grocery store offers an ordering and delivery service. Payment for groceries as well as the service fee is due when the order is delivered.

Provides shopping assistance and home delivery within city limits for a fee, daily except on Sundays.

Delivery on Tuesday and Thursday. Call during regular store hours for grocery delivery and delivery fee.

Home delivered meals are hot & nutritious, delivered daily, all diets, delivered between 11 am & noon. Set fee per meal. Cold bag lunch available. Delivered on Holidays. Sometimes partially or fully funded. Eligibilities: Residents of Marshfield (w/in the city limits), unable to prepare own meals or do shopping, all income & age level.

Monthly community meal & Christian fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church. Served in the school cafeteria. Call for dates & times.

Meals delivered to seniors & patients homes nationwide. Dietitian designed & chef prepared, clients select from up to 50 fresh-made meals every order. Menus available to address many common health conditions.

Offers a free meal to anyone in need of a meal or a connection to the community. Dinners held every Thursday of the month from 4:30- 5:30 pm, except for Thanksgiving.

Distributes nonperishable & fresh food, pet food & hygiene supplies (personal care, cleaning products, adult incontinence, etc.) Pantry Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10:30am-1:30pm, Wednesday: 1:30pm-4:30pm. May visit the pantry as often as needed.

Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. An appointment is necessary.

Lincoln
503 S Center Ave, Ste 1, Merrill WI 54452
(715) 536-9581
Marathon
911 Jackson St, Wausau WI 54403
(715) 842-0681
Marshfield
149 N Central Ave, Marshfield WI 54449
(715) 387-2626
Wisconsin Rapids
2111 8th St S, Ste 102, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
(715) 424-2581
www.wiscap.org/
Provides assistance to individuals: Housing, Emergency Rent Payments, Outreach, Section 8 (Lincoln County), Americorps, and weatherization.

The Neighborhood Table is a community-based program offering a free meal to anyone in need of a meal or a connection to the community. Dinners are held every Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, except for Thanksgiving. A meal is also provided on the last two Tuesdays of the month (no carry-outs at this meal) from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.

Marshfield Medical Center’s Nutrition & Diabetes Services can assist you with losing or gaining weight, lower your cholesterol or blood pressure, learn about diabetes & how to manage your blood glucose levels, or simply change your eating habits, Registered Dietitians & Nurses provide individualized assessment & treatment plans.

Coming together to share a meal with others. Everyone is welcome. Meal is served on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Provides shopping assistance and motorized cart or wheelchair. Pick N Save pays transportation fee for residents within the city of Marshfield using Wood County’s transportation programs.

Provides shopping assistance.

Provides delivery, shopping assistance, or wheelchair.

PANS provides food on short-term or emergency basis 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8-9:30 am. People needing long-term assistance will be referred to other agencies after initial help is given. Service area of Pittsville, Vesper, Arpin & Babcock.

QUALITY FOODS HOMETOWN MARKETS
1021 W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495
(715) 423-9750
1811 Baker Dr, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
(715) 423-8350
Will deliver groceries by special request. Assist w/shopping, checking out & loading groceries. Call ahead for any services. 5% senior discounts on Tuesdays. Motorized carts & wheelchairs.
Call Wood County Transportation at (715) 421-8989 to arrange for a free ride.

QUALITY FOODS HOMETOWN MARKETS
1021 W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495
(715) 423-9750
1811 Baker Dr, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
(715) 423-8350
Will deliver groceries by special request. Assist w/shopping, checking out & loading groceries. Call ahead for any services. 5% senior discounts on Tuesdays. Motorized carts & wheelchairs.
Call Wood County Transportation at (715) 421-8989 to arrange for a free ride.
Foods.

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.

rubyspantry.org
Food distribution:
Marshfield: 1st Saturday of every month – Marshfield Central WI Fairgrounds: 513 E 17th Street, Marshfield
Wisconsin Rapids: 3rd Saturday every month – Pitsch Elementary School, 501 17th St South, Wisconsin Rapids
Registration at 8:00-9:30 a.m. Drive thru distribution. Stay in vehicles. $25 cash donation. No boxes/baskets needed. PrePay Online – www.rubyspantry.org Volunteers: https://rubyspantry.org/become-volunteer

Provides material assistance of food & shelter to eligible individuals in emergency or disaster situations.

Provides material assistance of food & shelter to eligible individuals in emergency or disaster situations.

Provides material assistance of food & shelter to eligible individuals in emergency or disaster situations.

Evening meal and fellowship provided every Tuesday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm open to anyone in need. Free-will offerings accepted. Please use door numbers 6 or 7. Meal provided includes soup, bread, assorted vegetables and fruits.

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.

Soup or Socks is dedicated to provide clothing and/or goods at no charge to people in need in the greater Marshfield Area.
Food Pantry Hours: Tues & Thurs 11:00am-1:00pm
Clothes Closet Hours: T-W-Th: 12:30-3:30
Food and clothing are given at no charge. A registration form must be filled out. Head of Household must show photo ID & list income for all adults living in the house. Food pantry is limited to once per month and a maximum of 6 times per year. Clothes Closet may be given once per season. Seasons are winter (Oct-Apr) & Summer (May-Sept).

Provides food for local families & individuals in need. Must have a current ID or driver’s license & current proof of residency. Call for dates & times.

2321 W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids (in the Sparhawk Buliding)

Food pantry for individuals in need. Call for dates & times.

LINCOLN
503 S Center Ave, Ste 2, Merrill WI 54452
(715) 539-2666
WOOD
149 N Central Ave, Marshfield WI 54449
(715) 387-0395
MARATHON
131 West Thomas Street Wausau, WI 54401
Telephone: (715) 298-3028
Provides temporary/emergency assistance for food, emergency lodging, clothing, rent, transportation, utilities, & other needs based on funds available & level of need.

Emergency food needs for residents in the Stratford School District. Call & set up an appointment.

Serves a free weekly Sunday evening meal from 4-5 pm for all community members.

Meal is served on the last Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Free. Doors open 11 am.

Pantry is open Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. & Fridays 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. People can come once a month.

Provides shopping assistance and motorized cart or wheelchair.

Provides hot, nutritious meals to the elderly, convalescing and/or disabled members of the greater Wausau area. Meals are planned & prepared at Aspirus Wausau Hospital & we are able to accommodate special diets as prescribed by a medical professional. Meals are delivered between 11am-1 pm, 5 days a week.

Food Pantry open by appointment only. Photo ID & transportation is required.

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