We fight poverty with Hope

How we help overcome poverty

The Salvation Army believes in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families, young and old. These basic needs include food, clothing, shelter and household needs. While meeting the physical needs, The Salvation Army staff also offer hope and guidance to those coming in for services. The following programs are available.  

Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  An emergency supply of food is shared based on family size.  

Emergency Assistance
Depending on the funding available, we may also be able to help with clothing, furniture and appliances, household items, transportation, lodging, medical or utility assistance. Each service has eligibility requirements, such as residency and/or proof of identification. Some services have time limits and income eligibility requirements. All requests for emergency assistance are handled by appointment. Contact our office at (414) 762-3993 to learn more about our basic needs programs. 

Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army offers holistic and strengths-based case management services to families with children who have a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and attain a level of increased stability. Families will work in partnership with their case manager and ministry staff to develop an action plan as well as assess their strengths and progress while receiving support and encouragement to reach their goals.

Seasonal Assistance
Various challenges come up for families in need during particular seasons of the year.  That's why at The Salvation Army we have specific seasonal assistance programs such as Back to School Supplies, Coats for Kids, Christmas Toy Shop and more.  Give our office a call at (414) 762-3993 to find out more about those helpful programs throughout the year. 

Other Helpful Resources

Energy & Utility Assistance Resources

Wisconsin Home+ assistance to help with overdue energy bills. This application is for regular Energy Assistance and Weatherization benefits. Regular Energy Assistance is a once-a-year benefit available between October 1 and May 15 each year.

UMOS Building Better Futures- UMOS utilizes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program to help with energy assistance. They also assist with budgeting counseling, providing payments to a fuel supplier, and co-pay agreements.

Ways to Save | We Energies (we-energies.com)- Find helpful tips on how to save costs and lower your energy bill each month!

Housing Assistance Resources

Housing Vouchers and Public Housing- These are some government-funded options for low-income or subsidized housing.

211 Wisconsin - Connect you to housing resources, and assistance for shelter waitlists.

Food Assistance Resources

ACCESS Wisconsin -Apply for and manage State of Wisconsin benefits for food share and other benefits.