Local Resources
WIC Program
The WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
The WIC target population includes:
Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends).
Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday)
Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)
Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 53 percent of all infants born in the United States.
Children up to their 5th birthday.
The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
Supplemental nutritious foods
Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social services
Local Pantries
St Vincent De Paul Outreach
Contact Information
149 N Central Avenue
Marshfield, WI - 54449
Phone: (715) 387-0395
St John's - King's Food Pantry
Contact Information
210167 State Highway 13
Spencer, WI - 54479
Phone: (715) 659-5158
Pittsville Food Pantry
Contact Infomation
5318 1st Ave,
Pittsville, WI 54466
Phone:(715) 884-2422
Children’s Wisconsin
Free programs
Programs and child care are provided free of charge. Please call to register for programs. This allows us to continue providing quality programming. Programming is developed on an ongoing basis in response to community needs and requests.
Bluff View Church
Contact Information
8095 Bethel Road,
Arpin, WI 54410
Phone:715-652-2142
Home Energy Assistance Program
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program offers eligible customers several types of assistance:
Home heating assistance
Electric assistance for energy costs not used for heating
Crisis assistance for energy emergencies
Furnace assistance for repair or replacement of nonoperating heating equipment
Weatherization assistance to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
WHEN: *by appointment*
WHO: Families, individuals, seniors, and low to moderate income levels.
WHAT: Homestead Credit, Wisconsin & Federal Income Taxes
WHERE: 2nd Street Community Center
211 E Second Street Marshfield WI 54449
Loyal Community Food Pantry
Contact Information
132 N Main
Loyal, WI 54446
Phone: (715) 503-1071
Stratford Area Food Pantry
Contact Information
213504 Legacy Street,
Stratford, WI 54484
Phone: (715) 687-4254
Warm Line
Call the office warm line at 715-387-6310, Ext 2 for advice on common challenges of raising kids. This line is not for emergencies. The warm line is for parents who may be under stress, have questions, or just need someone to talk to. Parents can also call for information about safe sleep and future classes.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations.
Home Energy Plus helps qualified Wisconsin residents reduce energy use and costs through three offerings—the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and the Home Energy Plus Furnace Program.
2-1-1
Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 for free, confidential, 24-hour information on the community, health and social services? 2-1-1 provides information on essential services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, and more
Habitat For Humanity
Do you need improved housing?
Does your income fall within eligible ranges?
Are you willing to work with volunteers to build your home?
Register to attend an informational session to learn more about becoming a Habitat partner family!
Clark Country Area Food Pantry
Contact Information
1031 E Division St
Neillsville, WI - 54456
Phone: (715) 743-2885
CALL UNITED WAY’S 211 BY SIMPLY DIALING 2-1-1 OR 1-877-947-2211
* THEY CANNOT PREPARE RETURNS FOR MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY, BANKRUPTCY, DIVORCE IN 2021, FARM INCOME, DEPRECIATION (BUSINESS OR RENTAL), OR OTHER COMPLEX RETURNS
Ways to Register:
www.habitatwausau.org
(715)343-4243
kdrysdale@habitatwausau.org
Approved low-income applicants can purchase a Habitat home, with a zero-interest home mortgage and payments over 30 years. Eligible income limits are between $32,450 - $73,440 based on family size.