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City of West Allis
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Village of West Milwaukee
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City of Greenfield
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City of New Berlin
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414-543-5500
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262-797-2446
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By calling 2-1-1, you can be connected with thousands of nonprofit and government agencies in the area. The 211 social services hotline can be called at no charge 24 hours a day. Operators will provide callers with information on a wide variety of non-emergency family, financial, health and social service issues.
Experts advise against using substances such as marijuana or alcohol to help reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Marijuana and other inhaled substances including cigarettes and e-cigarettes or vaping devices can be acutely dangerous because of the stress they place on the pulmonary system. Alcohol use can affect the general health of the body, leading to potential outcomes like sleeping less, and a weakened immune system.
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Live Another Day - Extensive information on mental health and substance use resources for People of Color. Their mission is equal access to life-saving resources.
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Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
Community Closets are a resource available to all West Allis-West Milwaukee community members. The Community Closets are filled with many items (e.g., non-perishable food, clothing from birth through adults, school supplies, etc.) to help families in need.
We have Community Closets at the following schools: Horace Mann Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Hoover Elementary, West Milwaukee Intermediate School, Dottke, Nathan Hale, and West Allis Central. If you would like to access a Community Closet, simply call the main office of that school. Please note that as a member of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, you are welcome to access any of the Community Closets.
FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES
CITY OF FAITH - Community Meal Hub
6420 W Mitchell Street, West Allis, WI 53214 (Back Parking Lot)
(414) 763-0535
Hours of Operation Varies (For dates and times follow the church page on Facebook for more information)
NO HOLIDAYS
ID REQUIRED
If closed, please call 211 for another pantry location.
APOSTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1509 S 76th Street, West Allis, WI 53214-4627
Apostle has a food box in front of the church that it stocked daily with food items for anyone in need.
AURORA WEST ALLIS MEDICAL CENTER - Food Pantry and Resource Center
8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227 (Resilience Room-1st Floor)
(414) 328-751
Hours: 4:00pm-6:00pm, 3rd and 4th Monday's of the Month
Upcoming Dates: Monday, November 17th; Monday, November 24th; Monday, December 15th' Monday, December 22nd
Services Include: Food Pantry, Health Screenings/Information, Nutrition Information, Community Resources. Job Readiness Services, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Resources, Addiction Resources
FEEDING AMERICA
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes fresh, healthy food to nearly 600 hunger relief partners and trusted community-based programs across their 35-county footprint. They procure food in bulk, sort and package, and deliver to their partner organizations. Use the Pantry Locator below to find a food pantry, meal program, or shelter nearest you.
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
7400 W Lapham Street, West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 476-4664
Hours: Friday, 9:30am-11:30am
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WEST ALLIS
7520 W Lapham Street, West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 774-5500
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Food Pantry operates at the Bethany Outreach Center: 1322 S 117th Street, West Allis, WI 53214 (Southwest Corner of the Parking Lot)
FOR EMERGENCY FOOD HELP call 211 or the Parish Office at (414) 453-5192
Hours: Every Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am & Every Wednesday, 9:00am-11:00am
Some individuals or families may find themselves falling just a little behind or down on their luck. Our Food Pantry, with some help from SVDP & the Hunger Task Force, can help those maintain the basics of food, shelter and clothing. It is also supported by Hunger Task Force and the Simply Give Campaign from Meijer Foods because of the large number of people served.
MOUNT HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
8633 W Becher Street, West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 541-9500
PROBUCOLLS
9733 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 344-7300
ST. BARNABUS CONGREGATION
1533 S 71st Street, West Allis, WI 53214 (Located behind the church. Please park in the parking lot off of 71st St)
(414) 774-3010
Hours: Tuesday, 1:00pm-4:00pm & Friday, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Doors open at 12:30pm
Please bring a Photo ID/Bill and it is asked that you come one time per week.
ST. MATTHIAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
9306 W Beloit Road, West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 321-0893
Hours: 7:30am-11:00am (Please view the website for specific dates the pantry is open)
You may come to the pantry once each calendar month.
Please bring a valid ID or utility bill with your current address.
ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
7929 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53219
(414) 543-6040
ST. RITA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
2318 S 61st Street, West Allis, WI 53219-2135
(414) 541-7515
Hunger Task Force has created a list of confirmed, trusted sites that are providing food safely and reliably. The map below lists public senior sites, school meal sites and outdoor emergency food distribution sites in Milwaukee. Search by zip code in the upper left hand corner to see a list of all the sites in your area. Then, click on individual sites to see details: days and times of service, type of program, etc. This resource is updated daily. Check with your local community food pantry directly for hours of operation.
View the interactive Google map for food distribution sites.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for people of all ages. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following:
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Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on.
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Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
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Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
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Worsening of chronic health problems.
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Worsening of mental health conditions.
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Take time to actively manage stress:
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Take care of your body– Try to eat healthy well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
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Connect with others– Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships, and build a strong support system.
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Take breaks– Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Try taking in deep breaths. Try to do activities you usually enjoy.
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Stay informed– When you feel that you are missing information, you may become more stressed or nervous. Watch, listen to, or read the news for updates from officials. Be aware that there may be rumors during a crisis, especially on social media. Always check your sources and turn to reliable sources of information.
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Avoid too much exposure to news– Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do enjoyable activities and return to normal life as much as possible and check for updates between breaks.
Look out for these common signs of distress:
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Feelings of feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
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Changes in appetite, energy, and activity levels
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Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
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Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
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Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
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Worsening of chronic health problems
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Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
If you experience these feelings or behaviors for several days in a row and are unable to carry out normal responsibilities because of them, talk to someone -- parents, teachers, counselors, clergy members, or doctors can help. You are not alone.
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Teen Crisis Line: (414) 271-9523
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Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Crisis Line: (414) 257-7222
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Suicide Helpline: (800) 273-8255
With heightened levels of stress and more time at home, incidents of family violence may increase. If an incident begins, try to remove yourself to a safe place and call for help. Dial 911 for immediate help for you or someone else.
If adolescents need a safe place to stay, and there are no options with other family or friends:
