Counselor' s Couch
Malone Elementary and Prescott Intermediate School Counselor
Mrs. Katie Early
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Opportunities for you and your family to have free groceries:
Open:
Tuesdays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
For more information visit their website.
911 Pearl Street Prescott, WI 54021
Open:
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Besides help with groceries, Hastings Family Services provides people with many other resources. Click here for more information.
301 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033
Opportunities for you and your family to have a free hot meal:
Free Meals
Free Meals
Joy Lutheran Church serves a free hot meal to anyone (you do not have to be religious).
Stop by 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM on Wednesdays.
1435 St Croix St, Prescott WI 54021
Free Meals
Free Meals
The website Loaves and Fishes is a search engine for people to use to find a meal, volunteer their time, or donate money.
Click on this link to find a free healthy meal near you.
What is 211?
What is 211?
211 is an organization that can help you get connected with many different resources in our area. Whether you're seeking a food pantry, utility assistance, substance use services, housing help, mental health supports, a safe haven from domestic violence, or other local services, dial 211. Our trained specialists are good listeners, offering a friendly ear and easy access to information and local referrals so you can get answers and get help.
Dial 211 or text your zipcode to 898211. There is also chat available on their website.
Free Thanksgiving Meal
Free Thanksgiving Meal
Free Thanksgiving lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at The Community Table (230 Putman Street, Eau Claire). Diners can take the meal with them to-go, or sit in the dining room to relax and enjoy their food. Community Table is also offering a pantry box for families in need during the holiday season to help them keep food on their tables.
Reserve a box via Facebook or by emailing outreach@thecommunitytable.org.
Leisen Family Farm - Free Fall Fun For Families
Leisen Family Farm - Free Fall Fun For Families
Fall activities can be expensive, but per the Leisen Family Farm website, here are some free activities for your family to enjoy this fall!
FREE admission
FREE Activities:
-Corn Maze
-Petting Zoo
-Corn Pit
-Gravity Wagon Basketball
-Rubber Duck Races
-Bouncy Barnyard Loop
-Grain Truck Slide
-Gaga Ball
-Bean Bags
Paid Activities:
-Bounce Houses – $5 per child for unlimited all-day fun
-Gourd Launching – $5 per pail
-Food trucks (changes daily)
-Pumpkins
-Homemade goodies
Hours: 9/13/25-10/26/25
Saturdays: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location:
452 Old Cemetery Rd.
River Falls, WI 54022
Afton Apple
Afton Apple
Afton Apple is a local family owned and operated orchard open seven days a week 10:00am -6:00pm. You can pick your own apples and raspberries.
General admission is $7 for ages 5 and older and $5 for ages 4 and under. Admission includes orchard access, playground, petting farm, Straw Mountain, Retread Hill, Johnny Combine, Grammamals Barnyard, Giant Rocking Chair, Giant Swing and hayrides.
This business gives back to its local community and families
Find out more information on their website: https://www.aftonapple.com/
Afton Apple is located 14421 90th Street South Hastings MN, 55033.
If you are looking for different kinds of resources for your family, please take a look at the Pierce County's website: https://westcap.org/pierce-county-resources/
What is a school counselor?
What is a school counselor?
School counselors may seem like therapists, but they are two totally different jobs. School counselors helps students with many different things. The main goals of a school counselor are to help your student by collaborating, advocating, connecting, communicating, and coaching.
Here are a few examples:
If a student is going through a tough time, school counselors are a short term (4-6 week) resource to help students learn coping skills
They help families/students with resources; school supplies, The Backpack Program, winter gear, lists of therapists/outside resources etc
They develop and teach social emotional curriculum to classes
They help students create goals and think about their futures
They help with student crisis
They help small groups of students learn new skills
They evaluate data
They help teachers with student concerns
They collaborate with parents and other steakholders to ensure students feel safe, loved, and successful at school
Hi, I'm Katie Early!
Hi, I'm Katie Early!
If you ever have any questions, concerns or need information on resources please don't hesitate to reach out.
Malone Elementary School: 715-262-5463 (EXT 1147)
Prescott Intermediate School: 715-262-2383 (EXT 2105)
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