The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin is facing delays in providing benefits to eligible individuals and families during the federal government shutdown. If you or someone you know is affected and needs food assistance, there are numerous resources available in Kenosha County. You’re not alone!

Kenosha County Food Assistance

Below is a list of various local organizations that offer food assistance in Kenosha County or can help connect you to resources. 

KUSD
KUSD offers free breakfast and lunch for all students, which will continue through the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Kenosha Welcome Center
Hours: Tuesday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Address: 7403 30th Ave Suite. C, Kenosha, WI 53142
Phone: 262-351-7628
Bring your ID for each member of your household on your first visit.

Salvation Army
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Bread pantry: Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 pm-4:00, Friday 8:30 am – 11:30 am.
Address: 3116 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Phone: 262-564-0286
*ID and a current piece of mail is required at each visit to the Salvation Army.

Sharing Center Food Pantry
Hours: Monday/Wednesday 11 AM-1 PM, Friday 9 AM-11AM
Address: 25700 Wilmot Road, Trevor, WI 53179
Phone: 262-298-5535

St. Vincent DePaul
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday, and every other Saturday.
Address: 7531 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53143
Phone: 262-764-1985 ext. 1

Twin Lakes Food Pantry
Hours: Tues./Wed. 10 AM- 12PM & 2nd Tues. of month 7- 8 PM
Address: 701 N Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 (lower level of St. John’s Catholic Church)
Phone: 262-877-8228

Shalom Center Food Pantry
Hours: Wednesday and Friday 8:30-11:30 AM (Drive through service only)
Address: 4314 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
Serving only Kenosha County Residents
Phone: 262-658-1713

Shalom Center Pop-Up Food Pantry:
The Shalom Center has added additional food distribution days during the shutdown.

When
Wednesday, Nov. 5 — 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 12 — 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Monday, Nov. 24 — 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Enter thru Door #5

Additional Information
Pick up pre-made boxes of food
Load your own car
Bring your Wisconsin ID and a recent piece of mail (bill, legal doc, etc.) to complete your registration.

Shalom Center Soup Kitchen Network
Hot, nutritious meals served between 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

EVERY NIGHT: Shalom Center, 4314 39th Avenue
MONDAY: Immanuel United Methodist, 5410 Sheridan Road
TUESDAY: Christ the King Church, 5934 8th Avenue
WEDNESDAY: Immanuel United Methodist, 5410 Sheridan Road
THURSDAY: Shalom Center, 4314 39th Avenue
FRIDAY: Shalom Center, 4314 39th Avenue

Kenosha Public Library: Little Free Food Pantries
Southwest Library
7979 80th St.
Kenosha, WI 53142

Uptown Library
2419 63rd St.
Kenosha, WI 53143

Northside Library
1500 27th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53140

Simmons Library
711 59th Place
Kenosha, WI 53140

Pantry hours: 24/7 Monday thru Sunday. Located in the front of the building. No documentation required.

United Way of Kenosha County
United Way helps support the Wisconsin 211 phone line. Call specialists are waiting 24 hours, seven days a week to provide information about the full range of available community services, including emergency food resources. Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. To learn more, unitedwayofkenoshacounty.org/2-1-1-impact