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La Crosse Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in La Crosse, Wisconsin that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Wisconsin page.

Legal Action of WisconsinFree civil legal assistance
Websitelegalaction.org
Phone855-947-2529
Address700 N. 3rd St., Suite 203, La Crosse, WI 54601
HoursIntake by phone weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; online intake any time

Legal Action of Wisconsin provides free civil legal help to low-income people, in areas such as housing, public benefits, family law and employment. Call the intake line on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to start an intake by phone, or apply online any time.1

Food

WAFER Food PantryFood pantry
Websitewaferlacrosse.org
Phone608-782-6003
Address1603 George St., La Crosse, WI 54603
HoursMonday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM to 7:45 PM

WAFER is the largest food pantry serving the La Crosse area. It distributes food packages to residents of La Crosse County who meet income guidelines. Households can receive one complete food package per month, plus weekly produce packages when available. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing to register.2

Social services

The Salvation Army of La Crosse CountyEmergency shelter, meals and social services
Websitecentralusa.salvationarmy.org/lacrosse
Phone608-782-6126
Address223 N. 8th St., La Crosse, WI 54601
HoursShelter intakes 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; community lunch daily 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Salvation Army of La Crosse County runs an emergency shelter for up to 64 people experiencing homelessness, with intakes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. It serves a free community lunch every day from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its canteen window.3

CouleecapCommunity action programs
Websitecouleecap.org
Phone608-781-2906
Address212 11th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601

Couleecap is the community action agency for Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe and Vernon counties. It offers housing, food, energy, transportation and education programs for people with low income. Its La Crosse office is at the REACH Services and Resource Center on 11th Street South.4

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Wisconsin Law Help, Legal Action of Wisconsin - La Crosse. The office address, intake line and intake hours come from that listing. Legal Action of Wisconsin, home page. ↩

  2. WAFER Food Pantry, Get Food and Contact. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, La Crosse Corps Community Center and Emergency Shelter, Provide Housing and Cure Hunger. ↩

  4. Couleecap, Get Involved and Food and Food Assistance. ↩

  1. Madison Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
  2. Milwaukee Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
  3. Oshkosh Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
  4. Racine Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.
  5. Waukesha Local Assistance Programs, Wisconsin.

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