This time of year can be challenging for many people, especially those who are struggling with food insecurity. That’s why we are excited to share our resources with you! Many of our community partners offer free Christmas and holiday meals for anyone who needs them. You don’t have to worry about cooking, shopping, or spending money on food. Just enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones, or even make some new friends! We have compiled a list of resources below, where you can find the details of the locations, dates, and times of the free meals.
Brown County
MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY – NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER by CHRISTMAS MEALS AND ASSISTANCE
Address: 301 MATHER ST, GREEN BAY WI, 54303
Hours of Operation: | Dec 24th-25th both days Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm Dinner 4:00pm- 5:00pm
How to Apply: No Registration Needed. Drive thru-pick up
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE by THE SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER GREEN BAY
Address: 626 UNION CT, GREEN BAY WI, 5430
Hours of Operation: Tues 9am-11pm Thurs 1:00pm-3:00pm | Thursday, November 17 1 pm – 3 pm Tuesday, November 29 9 am – 11 am
How to Apply: Please apply online. If unable to apply online, in-person sign up: Thursday, November 17 1 pm – 3 pm Tuesday, November 29 9 am – 11 am
Administrative Phone: 920-497-7053
Agency Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/greenbay/
Door County
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEAL by FEED AND CLOTHE MY PEOPLE
Address: 204 N 14TH AVE, STURGEON BAY WI, 54235
Hours of Operation: Call the pantry, 920-743-9053, two weeks in advanced of the holiday to reserve a meal
Green County
HOLIDAY BASKETS by VILLAGE OF BELLEVILLE
Address: 24 West Main Street, Belleville WI, 53508
Hours of Operation: Tuesday 8am-12 Noon; Thursday 2pm-6pm | Register during pantry hours. Registration deadline: Details coming soon. Distribution: Pick up baskets during food pantry hours starting December 14 for Christmas baskets.
How to Apply: Register with food pantry More details coming soon.
Marathon County
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER by COVENANT COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Address: 1806 Weston Avenue, Schofield WI, 54476
Hours of Operation: | Meals delivered Christmas Day, December 25, 2023 beginning at 11am. Reservations must be received by the church office no later than December 20, 2023.
How to Apply: Contact the church office by phone or email to reserve meal delivery. Delivery requests must be received no later than December 20, 2023.
Administrative Phone: 715-359-6467
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER by SAINT PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Address: 426 Washington Street, Wausau WI, 54403
Hours of Operation: | 2023 meal served 12 Noon-2pm on Christmas Day, December 25. Must reserve carry out no later than December 20, 2023.
How to Apply: Please call for reservations for sit down meal if possible. Carry outs only available by pre-reservation. Must reserve carry out by December 20, 2023.
Administrative Phone: 715-842-3733
CHRISTMAS MEAL by TINE AND CELLAR
Address: 3806 Schofield Avenue, Weston WI, 54476
Hours of Operation: | Christmas Day 11am-2pm December 25, 2023
How to Apply: Walk in during meal hours. First come first served.
Rock County
CHRISTMAS HAM BASKETS by CARITAS
Address: 2840 Prairie Avenue Beloit
Dates: Meal baskets will be available for pick up on December 21st and 22nd.
How to Apply: Caritas will be giving out 300 Christmas Ham Dinner baskets. In order to receive a meal, families must have used the pantry twice this past year AND must be issued a ticket for a meal from Caritas. Caritas will be handling out 20 meal tickets/day until they reach 300 meals starting November 1st.
Administrative Phone: 608-362-4403
CHRISTMAS DINNER by ECHO
Address: 65 S. High Street Janesville
Dates: Meals can be picked up December 25th 2023 between 11am – 1pm at, St Williams Catholic Church 1822 Ravine St, Janesville
How to Apply: Call ECHO to register before December 22nd at 608.754.5333 ONLY if you want your meal delivered Meal is Free for anyone in the community
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