Food/Nutrition

Café 60 provides Senior Dining for adults age 60 or older. Café 60 dining 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 $5.00 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.

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 with service days dependent upon route availability. There may be a waiting list. Suggested contribution of $5.00. No eligible person is excluded if unable to contribute, however contributions are a very necessary part of the budget.

ADRC-CW SENIOR DINING
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 with an opportunity to socialize & take part in
planned activities. Nutrition education also provided. The suggested contribution is $4.50 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.
Community Senior Dining Sites
Community Dining Location Day & Time
of Serving Meals
Phone NumberAntigo Antigo Community Church M-F
11:30
715-627-6232Elcho Community Center Mon, Wed, Thurs
11:30
715-627-6232Marshfield Second Street
Community Center
M-F
11:30
715-384-8479
Marshfield Cedar Rail Apartments M-F
11:45
715-384-8479Merrill Jenny Towers Apartments M-F
11:30
715-536-0311Merrill Gleason Lions Club 3rd Wed. of the
month @ noon
715-536-0311Nekoosa Senior Community Center Reopening to be
determined
715-421-0014Pickerel St. Mary’s Church Mon & Wed
11:30
715-627-6232Tomahawk Senior Community Center M-F
11:30
715-536-0311Wausau New location to be
determined
Unknown 715-261-6070Wausau Hmong American Center Thursdays
4:30
715-261-6070Wisconsin
Rapids
Centralia Center M-F
11:45
715-421-0014Wisconsin
Rapids
Huntington House M-F
11:45
715-421-0014

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. Must income qualify to become a client. Call to register to become a client.

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.

Provides shopping assistance.

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. There are 8 Chapters of the Circle of Joy in Marathon Co. Callers are referred to the Chapter nearest their residence for assistance, or they may call 211 for referral.

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.

Serving clients in Southern Marathon County residents in need. Call for dates and times.

Please call for date and time for our Community Christmas dinner. Take-outs are welcome if called ahead before Dec. 20th to 715-842-3733. We do not offer delivery service. For all those in need of a hot meal or companionship this holiday season, please join us!

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. Closed if a Holiday is observed on that Monday. 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.

eacfpl@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.

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

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

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, depending on community health recommendations, 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.

Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. An appointment is necessary.

Hot meals Mon-Thur 11:00 to 12:30 at the site & breakfast on Friday 9:30 to 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 on the St. Matthew Catholic Church campus, Faith Christian Academy school cafeteria.
Serving a free community meal every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm w/exception to Holidays and Holy Thursday and when Wausau School District closes 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.

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

Home delivered meals are hot & nutritious, delivered daily, dietetically designed, 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 their own meals, all income & age level.

Meals delivered to seniors & patients homes nationwide. Dietitian designed & chef prepared, clients select from up to 50 refrigerated 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.

Lincoln
503 S Center Ave, Ste 1, Merrill WI 54452
(715) 536-9581
Marathon
360 Grand Ave Ste 300, 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.northcentralcap.org
Provides assistance to individuals: Housing, Emergency Rent Payments, Outreach, Section 8 (Lincoln County), AmeriCorps, & 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. Service areas no longer matter. It’s for “anyone in need is welcome”.
Donations and pick-up hours from 8-9am (same days). They have $20 grocery vouchers at Pittsville Family Foods. Hams on Easter and turkey breast on Christmas. Also has toiletries (shampoo, soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer)

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.

RUBY’S PANTRY
WOOD
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 am. Drive thru distribution.
MARATHON
Wausau: 229375 Cty Rd J, Wausau
1st Tuesday of the month.
Registration at 3:00 pm
Rhinelander: 1136 Military Rd, Rhinelander
3rd Tuesday of the month.
Registration begins at 4:30 pm.
Dorchester: N648 Sunset Drive, Dorchester
4th Saturday of the month.
Registration begins at 7:00 pm.
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.
stvincentdepauloutreach@gmail.com

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.

www.souporsocks.org
Soup or Socks is dedicated to providing food and/or clothing to those in need in Marshfield and the surrounding area.
Food Pantry Hours: Mon-Wed 12:30 to 4:30 pm, Thurs 12:30 to 4:30 pm & Fri 9 am to noon.
Please arrive 30 minutes before we close to fill out paperwork. Bring photo ID, proof of residence & proof of income for all adults in the household. Service is limited to once a month & a maximum of 6 times per year.
Clothes Closet by appointment only. Once per season. Seasons are & Summer (May-Sept) & winter (Oct-Apr).

Food pantry available every Thursday of the month from 9 – noon for those in need of non-perishable food.

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.

USDA program providing free, non-perishable food items (with the exception of a quantity of American cheese) on a monthly basis for eligible individuals. Must pick up the box or provide permission for another individual to pick up the box on your behalf. Boxes are distributed 1 time a month at locations in: Antigo, Marshfield, Merrill, Tomahawk and Wisconsin Rapids. Pre-registration is required. Eligibility: Must be age 60+ (regardless of disability status) and meet financial income requirements.
Typical food items: juice, cereal, canned/dry milk, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meat, canned soup, peanut butter and rice, instant potatoes or pasta.

To register or learn more call 211 Wisconsin by dialing 2-1-1 or 877-947-2211.
Register a week before the pick-up.

Zion Lutheran Church
213501 Legacy St, Stratford WI 54484
Emergency food needs for residents in the Stratford School District. Call & set up an appointment.

SServes a free weekly Sunday evening meal from 4-5 pm for all community members. Not a dine in, drive-thru only.

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.