Resources

  • 24/7/365 support for transgender youth. Immediate help and support is available by phone or chat.

  • Help by a Trevor counselor is available by text. Text START to 678678. Standard messaging rates may apply.

Food Pantries

  • Food Share (SNAP benefits) - apply through Access Wisconsin https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/

  • Salvation Army - 1600 Briggs St – Can access once a month. -- 715-341-2437

      • Everyday: 10am - 6pm

      • Saturdays: 10am – 1pm.

      • If an individual or family has an Emergency Need, they can have an appointment.

      • Need Photo ID.

  • Operation Bootstrap – 5000 Heffron St - Emergency Services for referral

      • M-F 8:30-4pm

      • 715-344-7438 (call this number and then receive referral)

  • St. Paul Lutheran, Cupboards for Christ – 1919 Wyatt Ave.

      • Pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 2pm, can walk up to door 3 and call contact number to request food. 715-344-5660.

  • Stevens Point Thrift Store Food Pantry – 2124 Rice St. -- 715-344-7395

      • Walk-in services Tuesday 10:30-2:30pm.

      • Need ID and proof of residency.

  • InnerFaith Pantry – 2810 Post Road Plover. -- 715-347-2689

      • Bringing food to individual vehicles. 2nd and 4ths Tuesdays of the month, they are open to the community.

      • Need Photo ID.

  • Thrive Market


Map of the above resources can be found HERE.

Financial

  • Small Loan / Big Difference Program - Borrowers may be eligible for loans up to $1,000 to make necessary purchases or address emergencies, and up to $5,000 to refinance predatory loans. Financial Education provided in easy to access online segments.

        • contact Sollita Franc (CAP Services) - 715-343-7110 - sfranc@capmail.org

  • Financial Wellness of Portage County - Improves quality of life by assisting families and individuals to become financially stable through coaching to develop personal finance skills. Whether you need to save $10 a month or reduce thousands of dollars of debt, Financial Wellness can help you! This is a FREE and confidential service to help with budgeting, reducing debt, applying for loans, organizing taxes, planning for future, or preparing for life events.

        • 715-346-1321 or email sherry.daniels@wisc.edu

Employment

  • FSET -The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is a free program that helps FoodShare members build their job skills and find jobs. FSET will assess your strengths, needs and preferences to help you with getting a job. (Must be receiving foodshare to enroll).

    • Contact Ben Massen - 715-389-0263

  • W2 Program - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. W-2 is a program that provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families.

    • 715-345-5350

  • Skills Enhancement Program - The Skills Enhancement Program is a locally designed workforce development program that assists working, low-income individuals obtain the skills needed to compete for living wage jobs. The program assists with tuition, books, and training-related transportation and child care costs that participants could not otherwise afford.

    • Contact Melissa Miller, Skills Development Manager: 608-369-3437 - mmiller@capmail.org

Clothing Assistance

  • Kid’s Clothing - Tiff's Closet

    • Call 715-252-7860

    • Monday 9a-11p and Thursdays 2p-4p

    • Covid rules:

  1. NO kids allowed at this time.

  2. MUST wear mask or something to cover your face AND be healthy.

  3. Only 5 parents in the room at a time. 1 per family. We will walk you through this upon entry.

  4. There will be time limits depending on how many kids you are shopping for. (20 or 30 mins max)

  5. MUST sanitize before entering the building, we will provide.

  6. Social distancing is required.

  7. 1 visit per month per family.

  • Community Point Thrift Store - Home to Dressed for Success Program (clothing for employment)

    • on Facebook: Portage County Dressed to Work Association, Inc.

    • 2124 Rice Street

    • Open 11am - 4pm

Car / Home Repairs

Car Seat Assistance

Medical / Health

  • Family Health La Clinica - services available are general health, behavioral health, substance recovery, lab, dental, women’s health, specialty exams, and health education. WIC Services and Mobile Health also available.

    • 3504 East Maria Drive - 1-800-942-5330

Legal Assistance

  • Wisconsin Judicare - Wisconsin Judicare's mission is to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise cannot afford it.

    • info@judicare.org or call (715) 842-1681 or (800) 472-1638

  • Family Law Center - Portage County Courthouse - 2nd Floor

    • 715-344-3677

Diapers / Wipes

United Way - No Wet Behinds Program - free diapers and wipes at various locations. Diapers can be picked up at Bootstrap, Family Crisis Center, and Place of Peace / Tiff’s Closet