Immediate Assistance

Impact 211
Dial 211
Toll Free Number: 866-211-3380
Text your ZipCode to 898-211
Visit ImpactInc.org
For homelessness: You will be directed to the Homeless Outreach Office. Talk to a representative or leave a message (after 9 PM) and say
  • Name
  • Description of Homelessness (Staying in car, abandoned house, in a warming room)
  • Describe where you will be that night
  • Do this every day and visit the Repairers of the Breach to talk to Impact211 Homeless Outreach coordinators in person M/W/F 9-11

Community Advocates
Help with Housing and rental for both tenants and landlords. 
Website: communityadvocates.net/
Call 414-270-6921 or 414-449-4777

Street Angels
Friend line for food, clothing, blankets and resources. Call 414-368-3688.

La Causa
Emergency shelter for children up to 3 days
Open 24/365: Call (414) 902-1620

Safe Families
Respite care and relationship for families in need of support.
Call (414) 345-8715 ext. 1
Online Application

Capuchin Community Services
​930 W State Street (St. Benedict's)
Call 414-271-0135
Front Door Ministry, M-F, 9 AM-4 PM
  • Showers
  • Prescription Co-Pays
  • ID & Birth Certificate Help ($5)
  • Hygiene Supplies (Wed 1-4)
Other Services (Clinic, Legal, Social Worker) by appointment. Call or walk in.

Warming Rooms

All Warming Rooms open 7pm-7am every day unless otherwise noted
Call 211 for most up to date info

Milwaukee County’s Hillview
1615 S 22nd Street, 53204

Greater Galilee Baptist Church
2432 N. Teutonia Avenue, 53206

Guest House Milwaukee (Single Men Only)
1216 N. 13th Street, 53205
30-50 spots available

Rescue Mission (30 Single Men, 5 Women, 5 Families)
830 N. 19th Street, 53233

Repairers of the Breach
1335 W. Vliet Street, 53205
Up to 50 spots available

Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church
125 W. Saveland Avenue, 53207
20-25 spots available
Family-style meal included
 
St. Benedicts (40 single men, 20 single women)
930 W. State Street
Only open when temperatures are below 25
Opens at 8pm.
Register by calling 414-271-0135
Registration table at Community Meal
5:15-6:30

Food/Meal Opportunities

Saint Benedicts Meal Program
930 W. State Street
Sunday-Thursday
Hot Dinner: 5:15-6:30
Friday (Food in bags): 1-4
 
Repairers of the Breach Day Shelter
1135 W. Vliet Street
Monday-Saturday, 7am-4:30pm
Hot Breakfast and Lunch served
  • Showers 8-11 AM
  • Homeless Outreach Coordinators on site Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary
2461 W. Center St.
Welcome Center: Mondays and Wednesdays 10-2
  • Showers, Health Check, Needs Assessment
Doorway Ministry: Tuesdays 11-1:30
  • 1st, 3rd, and 5th-Fresh Food, Bag Lunches, Hygiene/Grooming Items, Diapers
  • 2nd and 4th-Clothing and Household Items, Week Supply of Non-Perishable Food
 
Life Center MKE 
5511 W. Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210 
Saturdays, 12-3
Need car 
One box per Wisconsin ID.
They load directly into car.
Long lines, but moves fast.
Can run out by 2pm

Mobile Market
Various Locations/Times
Calendar available at: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/mobile-market/
50% off Piggly Wiggly Groceries
Credit/Debit/Quest Accepted. NO CASH
Staff available to help sign up for Quest
 
Zip Code Specific Pantries
There are more pantries that serve specific zip codes (you’ll need to register with them and provide proof of address).
  • Go to: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/get-help/emergency-food/
  • Scroll down to the map, Click on the enlarge button and type in your zip code in the search bar.
  • Make sure “Food Pantries” is selected in the list below the search bar and everything else is unselected.
  • You can also search for Soup Kitchens, WIC Resources, Infant Formula, and Other Resources.