Fond du Lac County has many individually operated food pantries, hot meal programs, and food assistance programs. This webpage is a hub of information and resources provided by the Fond du Lac Food Providers Group to support our county in getting residents connected to healthy food.

This webpage is updated weekly as new information and resources become available. For a half-sheet paper version of this resource to distribute at your site, go to: QR Code Half-Sheet

If you have any additional resources to share, please email amanda.m.miller@wisc.edu or melanie.phillips@wisc.edu. Last updated: 11/27/2023, 8 am

UPDATE: Federal Government Ends Extra FoodShare Benefits for Wisconsin Households in February 2023 For a 2-page printable resource for Fond du Lac specific FoodShare members, go to: Fond du Lac FoodShare Change in Benefits Info

Food Resources for Anyone

Fond du Lac County Food Pantries & Hot Meal Programs:

Brandon Food Pantry is open to Rosendale/Brandon School District residents only. Open 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:30-4:30pm for pick-up. Please do not get out of your vehicle, they will bring food to you. Location: P.O. Box 312 115 Center St. Brandon, WI 53919. Contact: (920) 273-9196

Broken Bread Food Pantry is open for food distribution every Friday from 1-5 pm. Location: The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul 51 W. Division St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 921-3363 ext. 6

Church of Peace Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am-12pm. Location: 158 S. Military Rd. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 921-8215

CORE Ambassadors For Change is distributing food on an individual basis. Call to arrange. Contact: (920) 238-0793

Fondy Food Pantry is open as walk-through on Mondays from 3:30-5:30, Tuesdays from 11am-1pm, Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm. They will make food deliveries to homebound and disabled clients who are unable to come to the pantry- contact the office for more information. Location: 573 W. Rolling Meadows Dr. Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Contact: (920) 322-0369

Holy Family Catholic Community’s Meal-to-Go program (Blessed Bites) (Spanish Flier) is serving to-go meals every Tuesday from 4 – 5 pm at St. Mary Church 59 E. Merrill Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 921-0580

Holyland Food Pantry is open the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9-1 and 3-6. Advanced registration is preferred. Walk-ins welcome. NEW LOCATION: W929 Kiel Rd., New Holstein, WI 53061 (Marytown). Mailing address is: Box 62, Malone, WI 53069. Contact: (920) 286-1333.

Hope on the Block is an after hours pantry with essentials to make it through the time when other support agencies are not open. There are 3 locations: Fond du Lac public library, Spillman Public Library in North Fond du Lac, and Traded Treasures in Ripon. Some essential items available are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer, tissues, non-perishable food, water and more. Contact: (920) 266-9748

Lighthouse Christian Church Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Fresh bread and bakery is available in the front lobby on days the pantry is open with no appointment needed. Location: 401 S. National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 921-3477

Loaves & Fishes Hot Meal Program is offering a curbside pick up hot meal every Monday and Wednesday from 5-5:30pm. Bring proof of address. Location: Church of Peace 158 S. Military Rd. Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

Lomira Area Food Pantry is open 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 10-11am for families in the Lomira area. Location: 300 Church St. Lomira, WI 53048. Contact: (920) 979-3041

Oakfield Community Food Pantry is open to residents of Oakfield School District. Open 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm. Location: basement of St. James- Son of Zebedee Church 101 N. Main St. Oakfield, WI 53065. Enter back door off the parking lot. Contact: In emergencies (920) 948-0393

Pantry of Hope is open to members of Hope Lutheran Church and non-members. Call ahead to arrange time to pick up items. Location: 260 Vincent St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 922-5130

Ripon Community Dinner is holding drive through community dinners on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 5:30-6:30 pm. Dinners will be pre-boxed meals. Location: 220 Ransom St. Ripon, WI 54971. Contact: (920) 748-5898

Ripon Food Pantry is open to Ripon area residents only. Open Monday-Thursday from 9-11, pick up available. Call prior to visit. Location: 218 Blossom St. Ripon, WI 54971. Contact: (920) 748-3196

Ruby’s Pantry offers drive through food distribution on the 2nd Thursday of the month. No income requirements, $25 cash donation required. For important and specific details on how the pantry will operate, visit the pantry’s Facebook page or the church website.

Salvation Army is offering in-person pantry services Monday-Friday 10-1:30. Location: 237 N. Macy St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Contact: (920) 923-8220

St. Matthew’s Food Pantry is open by appointment only. Call the pantry to arrange food pick-up. Location: 419 Mill St. Campbellsport, WI 53010. Contact: (920) 602-3607

The Community Table Hot Meal Program is open every Friday from 11am-1pm at Waupun Food Pantry. Location: 12 S. Mill St. Waupun, WI 54963. Contact: (920) 324-4000

The Sharing Table is returning to a regular schedule the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meals will be provided by drive-through outside the kitchen door from 5-6 pm. Location: 430 W. Griswold St. Ripon, WI 54971. Contact: (920) 748-5433

Traded Treasures Food Pantry is open Monday 10 am- 3 pm and the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5-6 pm. Location: 102 E. Jackson St. Ripon, WI 54971. Contact: (920) 748-5756

Waupun Food Pantry is open Monday-Thursday 9-3 to Waupun residents only. Call to schedule a pick-up. Location: 12 S. Mill St. Waupun, WI 54963. Contact: (920) 324-4000

We Care Food Pantry is open Monday-Wednesday 9 am-2 pm, curbside pick-up. Must call prior to visit. Location: 1596 4th St. Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Contact: (920) 923-5292

I am 60+

Fond du Lac County Senior Meal Information

Home Delivered Meals

Provides a noon hot meal delivered Monday through Friday
Any person 60 and over or married to someone who is 60+
Frail/Homebound
Cannot cook for themselves or have someone at home to cook for
Suggested donation of $3.50 per meal
To cancel a meal call (920) 929-3937 by 1:00 pm the day prior to the canceled meal
Contact the Department of Senior Services at 920-929-3937 for more information

Senior Drive-up Meal If you are over the age of 60 and live in FDL County, you can participate in the “DRIVE UP” version of the Senior Dining Program. Call (920) 322-3630 to reserve your meal! Call by noon for the next day! (It is suggested to sign up for multiple days at once.) Pick up meal at Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, 11:30-12 Mon-Fri. Cost – Suggested donation of $3.00. A family member or friend can pick up for you.

My Meal, My Way Senior Meal Program Department of Senior Services and Boda’s Restaurant, 277 S. Pioneer Rd., Fond du Lac. TAKE-OUT. For folks 60+ years of age. $3.00 suggested donation. Monday – Friday. 10:30 am – 11:45 am. Poorman’s Lobster, waffles with strawberries, and more! To register, call (920) 929-3937 the day before by 12:00 noon.

Stock Box The commodity supplemental food program provides a box of supplementary food to low-income seniors every month.

I have Children at Home

Families with Children

Fond du Lac County WIC If you’re a parent, caregiver or foster parent and you have children 5 years of age and under, you may qualify for WIC benefits. Find more information and to apply here.

Pandemic EBT (or P-EBT) is a special program that provides benefits for children who normally receive free or reduced price meals at school. This is a benefit that operates like FoodShare — it provides funds on an EBT card, and these funds can only be used for food.

Videos: How to apply and use P-EBT – English and Spanish
Videos: How to use P-EBT at the farmers market – English and Spanish

Fond du Lac County School Meals

Other Resources

Other Food & Nutrition Resources

Food and Nutrition Assistance
- If you need help feeding yourself or your family, you may qualify for FoodShare. Click here for up-to-date information regarding FoodShare during COVID-19. ***UPDATE*** Extra benefits are ending February 2023. Find more information here.
- More Wisconsin Residents Can Now Qualify for Food Assistance through TEFAP (Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program)
- Fond du Lac Area United Way 211 has information on food resources during COVID-19. Call 211 or Text “COVID19” to 211-211 to access information and resources regarding COVID-19.
- General Food Resources