Appleton Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Appleton, Wisconsin that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Wisconsin page.
Legal aid
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaction.org |
| Phone | 855-947-2529 |
| Address | 300 Ohio Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902 |
Legal Action of Wisconsin provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Outagamie County, in areas such as housing, public benefits, family law and employment. Its Oshkosh office serves Outagamie County. Call the intake line on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to start an intake by phone.1
Food
| St. Joseph Food Program | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | stjoesfoodprogram.org |
| Phone | 920-734-9461 |
| Address | 1465A Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI 54952 |
| Hours | Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM; Monday evening, 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM |
St. Joseph Food Program runs a food pantry for households in the Fox Valley, with groceries once a week. New clients complete an in-person qualification interview and bring proof of address, proof of household income and identification for each household member.2
| The Salvation Army Fox Cities | Food pantry and noon meal |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 920-734-3324 |
| Address | 130 E North St, Appleton, WI 54911 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
The Salvation Army Fox Cities runs a food pantry at its Social Service Center in Appleton, open to residents of the Fox Cities area, with food twice a month. It serves a free hot noon meal daily at the same address, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.3
Social services
| LEAVEN | Emergency financial assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | leavenfoxcities.org |
| Phone | 920-738-9635 |
| Address | 1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI 54952 |
| Hours | Monday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
LEAVEN provides emergency financial help to Fox Cities households facing a crisis, with help for rent, mortgage payments, security deposits, utilities, car repairs and childcare. An appointment is required for financial help. Diapers and hygiene items are available without an appointment, as available.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Action of Wisconsin, Home page . The Oshkosh office address, Outagamie County in its service area and weekday intake hours come from Wisconsin Law Help, Legal Action of Wisconsin - Oshkosh , last verified October 2, 2026. Legal Action’s own site lists no street address for the Oshkosh office. ↩
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St. Joseph Food Program, Client Services . ↩
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The Salvation Army Fox Cities, Food Pantry and Hygiene Program and Noon Meal Program . The phone number and street address appear on the Fox Cities Local Leadership page. ↩
Related Local Programs in Wisconsin
- Eau Claire Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
- Green Bay Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
- Kenosha Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
- Madison Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
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- Ada Hu