211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals

Food Assistance in Wisconsin. Free statewide helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 877-947-2211 from any phone — that connects Wisconsinites to food pantries, hot meals, FoodShare help, and other local services. Open around the clock and confidential. You can also text your ZIP code to 898211. This is the line the state itself points people to for finding a pantry near them.

Phone: (877) 947-2211

Website: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org

Good to know: Phone verified from the Department of Health Services FoodShare resources page at dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/resources.htm on 2026-10-07. Statewide row — no county.

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Frequently asked questions about 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals

How do I contact 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals?

You can call 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals at (877) 947-2211 in Wisconsin. Their website is https://211wisconsin.communityos.org.

What services does 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals offer?

Free statewide helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 877-947-2211 from any phone — that connects Wisconsinites to food pantries, hot meals, FoodShare help, and other local services. Open around the clock and confidential. You can also text your ZIP code to 898211. This is the line the state itself points people to for finding a pantry near them.

Are services at 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals at (877) 947-2211 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals offer services in other languages?

Call 211 Wisconsin - Food Assistance Referrals at (877) 947-2211 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.