Explore trusted local resources designed to serve and support our community, and let us know if there’s something we should add.
Browse through our list of local resources here to serve our community! If you have any questions about a specific resource or have a resource that you think would be a good addition, contact us here.
Household Items & Clothing
St. Vincent De Paul
Our thrift store offers a wide variety of clothing, furniture, household goods, and so much more.
United Way Community Closet
Open to anyone to shop, free of charge. Stocked with clothing, shoes, jackets, scrubs, maternity clothes and more.
Kuschel & Kuschel
Servicing seniors and the handicapped with removal and recycling services. Contact David if in need of household items.
Food
USDA Summer Meal Program
Provides any child under 18 with a full meal. Many locations — times and days vary.
Bridge Street Mission
Warm location for fellowship Mon–Fri 10am–3pm with in-person sit-down lunches 12–1pm. To-go meals also available.
The Neighbors’ Place Food Pantry
Distributes donated and government commodity foods in Wausau 4 days a week.
The Salvation Army
Free hot lunches Mon–Sat 11:30am–12:30pm. Bread & Produce Distribution Mon–Fri at 10:30am. Food Pantry Mon–Fri 10:30–11:30am & 12:30–2:30pm.
Community Action Partnership
Distributes fresh and non-perishable food every other Friday 2–4pm at Ministry of Christ Community Church.
Community Center of Hope Food Pantry
Community food pantry for southern Marathon County residents in need.
Community United Pantry
Food pantry for Colby, Curtiss, Abbotsford and Dorchester residents in an emergency.
Covenant Food Pantry
Emergency food for area families in need. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 3–5pm.
Edgar Circle of Joy Food Pantry
Emergency food for Edgar and Marathon City areas. 1st Wednesday 9–11am and 3rd Wednesday 2–4pm at Edgar Village Hall.
First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1–2pm.
Jireh Food Pantry
Located in Weston, WI. Delivers perishable and non-perishable food by appointment only.
Mosinee Circle of Joy
Food assistance for Mosinee area residents in need, by appointment only.
Ruby’s Pantry
A generous share of surplus food for a $25 donation, one day a month. Locations in Wausau, Medford, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids and Rhinelander.
Saint Agnes Food Pantry
Community food pantry for area residents in emergency need. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 3–5pm.
Saint Florian’s Food Pantry
For anyone in emergency need in Hatley. 3rd Tuesday and the following Saturday 9am–Noon.
Saint Paul’s Food Distribution
Food distribution for people in need, while supplies last. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 9am–Noon.
Wesley Church Food Pantry
Available by pre-arrangement. Call the church office to speak with a staff member or leave a message.
Housing & Shelter
Community Partners Campus
A single location for the provision of a wide range of human services in Wausau.
Shirley’s House of Hope
Rebuilding, renewing and restoring lives of women and children hurting from domestic violence and addiction in Marshfield.
The Hagar House
Freeing single mothers from cycles of crisis through Christ-centered community in Wausau.
Good Shepherd Shelter
Overnight shelter during winter months (November–April) for adults 18+ without a warm place to stay.
Bridge Street Mission Sober Living Center
Short term and extended stay for men at 1140 W. Bridge St, Wausau.
Crisis Stabilization
North Central Health Care offers short term, non-medical crisis stabilization with counseling, therapy, and rehabilitation. Youth crisis program also available.
Salvation Army Transitional Living Center
Community shelter and support for local homeless population. Offers case management, employment assistance, and computer training.
Women’s Community Safe Shelter
Shelter for victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault and their children. Support groups, advocacy, and specialized services provided.
Emergency Assistance Program
For needy families with a child facing homelessness, energy crisis, fire, flood or natural disaster. Call to make an appointment.
Counseling
Advocate Psychotherapy Services
Contact Steve Johnson for more information.
Center for Human Development
North Central Health Care Outpatient Mental Health
Veteran’s Outreach
For referral to Wausau V.A. Clinic.
Wausau Vet Center
Addiction Recovery
Addiction Resource
A free resource to help individuals and families impacted by substance abuse understand addiction and the path to recovery.
Celebrate Recovery
A safe place to find community and freedom from the issues controlling your life.
Bridge Street Mission — Celebrate Recovery
Thrive Church — Celebrate Recovery
East Gate Alliance Church — Celebrate Recovery
Highland Church — Celebrate Recovery
Grace Foursquare Church — Celebrate Recovery
First Baptist — Celebrate Recovery
Adult & Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin
Men’s Recovery Campus in Weston offering Christ-centered care to men seeking freedom, healing, and restoration. Formerly The Gospel TLC.
Destiny Point Women’s Restoration Home
Helps women struggling with addictions, PTSD, abuse, childhood wounds, unplanned pregnancy, rejection and low self-esteem. Free 1-year residential program in Milladore, WI.
Dial 211 or (715) 848-2255 or toll-free (800) 922-5590.
Email askus@unitedwaymc.org or visit unitedwaymc.org
Transportation
WATEA — Wheels to Work
Donate a vehicle and receive a tax advantage. Students at a local school service the vehicle which is then donated to a deserving individual or family for employment.
