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211 Wisconsin
“211 connects you with thousands of nonprofit and government services in your area. If you want personal assistance call the three-digit number 211 or 877-947-2211. A friendly voice to talk with you 24/7/365.”
Referrals to specific agencies and organizations.
Crisis intervention for families.
Database of community resources.
Advocacy for callers struggling with barriers.
Follow-up for callers.
Housing Resources
Ashland County Housing Authority
“The Ashland County Housing Authority was established on February 17, 1977. We have many programs available for your home in the 6 Northern Wisconsin Counties we serve.”
Bayfield County Housing Authority
“We offer a variety of rental assistance programs and rental units scattered throughout the City of Washburn and Bayfield County to low and moderate income families.”
Superior Housing Authority
“The Superior Housing Authority (SHA) is a public agency which helps people who meet income and other eligibility guidelines to secure affordable, safe and quality housing in the city of Superior, WI.?
Food Pantries
Douglas County
SUPERIOR FOOD SHELVES
Faith United Methodist Church Food Pantry
1531 Hughitt Avenue Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 394-9608
HOURS: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
*Must provide photo ID and fill out paperwork. No income requirement
Salvation Army Food Shelf
916 Hughitt Ave Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 394-7001
HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*Proof of identity, and address
Salvation Army also offers:
Pet Pantry: Wednesday & Friday only from 10:30am - 11:30am
Soap pantry (personal care items): Wednesday & Friday only from 10:30am - 11:30am
Emergency Financial Assistance (based on funding)
Freshwater Superior Vineyard
603 Faxon St, Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 718-2601
HOURS: 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am - 11:30am
Northwest Community Services Agency (NWCSA) Food Shelf
1118 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 392-5127
HOURS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm - 3:30pm
http://www.northwest-csa.org/
SUPERIOR FOOD ASSISTANCE
Douglas County Health and Human Services
Food Share Program (Food Stamps)
1316 N 14th St., Suite 400 Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 395-1304 or 1 (888) 283-0012
https://access.wisconsin.gov/
Women, Infant and Children (W.I.C)
1805 N 14th St. Suite 4 Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 394-2750
https://www.wichealth.org/
For pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years of age.
UW-Extension, Family Living/Nutrition Education
1313 Belknap St. Room 107 Superior, WI 54880
PHONE: (715) 395-1363
https://www.wisconsin.edu/uwex/
NUTRITION
women | infants | children
WIC Program
Nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children under 5. WIC provides nutrition education, support and connections to other community services.