Support Available
Low Income Resources in the Fort Atkinson area
Public Places/Day Shelters:
- Dwight Foster Public Library - 920-563-7790
- Municipal Building Gymnasium - 920-563-7760/7781
- Police Department Lobby - 920-563-7777
Clothing Pantries:
Opportunities Inc.
On-site to assist with Clothing needs. Accepts donations.
200 E Cramer St
920-563-6926
Trudy’s Room: First United Methodist Church
Well-being of infants and young children: furniture, clothing and diapers
324 S. Main St
920-563-4903
Faith Community Church
Quarterly clothing distribution – large/ kids and adults
W5949 Hackbarth Rd
920-563-4730
Transportation:
- Brown Cab: 920-563-6303
- Jefferson County: Mobility Manager 920-675-4049
- Ride United: United Way: 920-563-8880
Free Ride Destinations:
- Food Pantries
- Rock River Free Clinic
- Community Dental Clinic
- Winther Counseling Lab
State ride is through Ride United and schedule in advance.
Fort Atkinson Churches/Ministries
Most of the churches/ministries on this list give when asked. They all believe in our community and supporting God’s people. Most will do so until their funds are used up.
For coordination of services, please call The Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson at 920-397-2063.
Grace United Church: 1631 Janesville Ave
Contact: Delisa Buckingham-Taylor - graceunitedfort@att.net
Grace Church can assist with emergency needs, including groceries, gas, motels, rent, utilities, etc. Church will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and other service providers to arrange assistance.
Regular office hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 am –1pm.
Please call the office and leave a message for the pastor
First United Methodist Church: 324 S. Main St
Contact: Paul Johnsen
Assists with transitional needs.
First Congregational Church: 31 Milwaukee Ave
Contact: Chris Buckingham-Taylor
Assists with transitional needs.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 1525 Summit Dr #4
Contact: Jim Wilson – 920-542-5067
Provides clothes, furniture and supplies through their store. Associated with the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort.
Goodwill Industries: 1530 Madison Ave
920-563-8950
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 301 High St
Contact: John Kanter
Assists with transitional needs.
God Touch Ministries: 1355 Poeppel Rd
Contact: John Anhalt -920-728-4555
Has housing for needy families/individuals. Deals directly with people released from Jail. Will provide transportation to jobs. Will help getting a job, usually at Generac.
Crown of Life Christian Academy: 404 Roosevelt St
Contact: Sarah Moore
Provides food baskets with toiletries and other essentials.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 302 Merchants Ave
Contact: Andrew Hanyzewski
St. Peter's is a part of a larger community and believes in supporting God's people:food pantry, Meals on Wheels, Christmas Neighbors, outreach with rental, gas, food assistance.
Faith Community Church: W5949 Hackbarth Rd
Contact: Rusty Lyon
Has a small food pantry and coordinates clothing outreach four times a year.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 314 Barrie St.
Contact: Pastor Amy Waelchli
Will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and service providers to arrange assistance. Please call office and leave message for pastor.
Fort Atkinson Community Clinics
Rock River Free Clinic
1541 Annex Rd
920-674-7138
Community Dental Clinic
520 Handyside Lane
920-563-4372
Dave Gallup Foundation: Sober Living Facility
314 Madison Ave
262-470-8269
Community Meals
First United Methodist Church
Thursday 5:30-9 pm
324 S. Main St. Fort Atkinson
920-563-4903
FoodPantry
Fort Atkinson Food Pantry
715 Jones Ave
920-563-6992
Monday – 3:00-5:30; Thursday 3:00-5:30pm
May use 1x/month, ID and proof of address required.
St. Joseph’s Cath. Church: Second Harvest
1660 Endl Bvd
920-563-3029
2nd Thursday 2:00pm
Faith Community Church:
W5949 Hackbarth Rd
920-563-4730
Small after service lockers with basic supplies.
Hotels/Motels
*all price quotes subject to change
Americas Best Value Inn
1225 Janesville Ave
920-563-6444
Mile-a-way Motel
1321 Madison Ave
920-563-6326
Villa Inn
1255 Whitewater Ave
920-568-4552
Riverwalk Inn
225 S. Water St. East
920-397-7888
Country Inn & Suites
1650 Doris Dr
920-542-1600
Holiday Inn Express
1680 Madison Ave
920-563-3600
AA Meetings
St. Peter's Episcopal Church 302 Merchants ave Fort Atkinson
Monday: 9:30 AM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM
Dave Gallup Foundation 314 Madison Ave Fort Atkinson
Monday: 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 Pm