If you’re feeling stretched thin right now, please know this first: you’re not alone, and help does exist right here in our community.
We’ve received an outpouring of messages from people asking for help with things like gas, food, rent, utilities, and holiday needs. We’re incredibly grateful that you trust this space enough to ask.
To help connect people with support as quickly and effectively as possible, we’ve gathered a list of local nonprofits and community resources that are actively helping individuals and families right now.
If you’re in need, we encourage you to reach out to these organizations directly. And if one isn’t able to help in your situation, don’t stop there. Ask them what other resources they recommend. Many of these organizations work closely together and can help point you in the right direction.
We’re sharing this because everyone deserves access to support, information, and hope.
Food Assistance
The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac 237 N Macy Street, Fond du Lac 920-923-8220 Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Fondy Food Pantry 920-322-0369 Walk-in pantry hours:
- Mondays: 3:30 to 6:00 PM
- Tuesdays: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Thursdays: 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Please note: The parking lot closes 15 minutes before the end of each pantry session. The Fondy Food Pantry welcomes anyone residing in Fond du Lac County and offers fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry staples in a welcoming, grocery store-style setting.
Loaves & Fishes Church of Peace, 158 S Military Road Monday and Wednesday meals
Broken Bread 51 W Division Street Friday meals
Food pantry hours may vary. Hours are posted on site.
Community Self-Serve Pantries
These pantries are available to the public. Donations of shelf-stable food and hygiene products are always appreciated!
- Take It or Leave It Community Pantry | 195 E Cotton St
- American Legion Community Cabinet | 500 Fond du Lac Ave (foyer) | Open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM | Additional pantry available for veterans, ask for Jodie!
- The Prayer Pantry | 1268 Martin Ave
- Free Little Pantry | 474 Garfield St
- Hope on the Block | 19 W 1st St (behind the ADVOCAP building)
- Covenant Methodist Church Little Free Pantry | 20 N Marr St (west side of parking lot)
- Little Free Pantry | 204 S National Ave
- The Caring Cottage | 213 E 1st St
Rent and Housing Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul 330 N Peters Avenue 920-922-3650
St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Katherine Drexel Conference 358 N Peters Avenue 920-922-8122
Rural Housing Inc. 608-238-3448 Security deposit assistance and housing support
Forward Services 920-913-4013 Must have a minor child in the home
Church of Peace 920-921-8215 Limited funding for rent and utilities available for city residents only
Utility and Energy Assistance
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program 1-800-506-5596
Emergency Assistance Program 1-800-771-8420 Must have a minor child in the home
Shelters and Support Services
Holy Family Warming Shelter (Holy Family Catholic Community) 73 E 1st Street 920-921-0580
Father Carr’s Place 2B 1062 N Koeller Street, Oshkosh 920-231-2378
Solutions Center 39 N Sophia Street 920-923-2880 Domestic violence support
Additional Community Resources
Salvation Army Thrift Store 79 W Pioneer Road 920-923-8230 Open Tuesday through Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
ADVOCAP, Inc. 920-922-7760
Fond du Lac County Health Department 920-929-3085
Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office 920-929-3117
If you know of additional local resources we should be sharing, please drop them in the comments so we can continue to help one another. We grow better by growing together.Â
