Ridgeway

Local offices in Ridgeway

We have not checked Ridgeway on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ridgeway first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center

  25 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

  Hours

  • Wed7 PM to 8 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required

  Call 608-833-4979DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lcecmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Extended Hands Pantry

  26 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue2 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone from Dane County

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 608-219-2985DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on extendedhandspantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Madison

  30 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu2:30 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  Who can come: Dane County residents

  What to bring: One household member must show a valid ID

  Call 608-257-0919DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Grace Food Pantry

  Grace Episcopal Church

  31 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  116 West Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  What to bring: Information for each household member and proof of Wisconsin address are required

  Call 608-255-5147DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gracechurchmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Luke House

  32 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  310 South Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI 53703

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  • Sun5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
  Call 608-256-6325DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lukehousemadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lakeview Food Pantry

  Lakeview Lutheran Church

  32 miles from the center of Ridgeway

  4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours

  • Mon4 PM to 6 PM. During daylight saving time; 2 PM to 4 PM. Outside daylight saving time
  Call 608-244-6181DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lakeviewlutheranchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ridgeway

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Iowa County

Ridgeway is in Iowa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Iowa County Department of Social Services

  303 W. Chapel St., Suite 2300, Dodgeville, WI 53533

  Help here

  • FoodShare and health coverage applicationsApply in person for FoodShare and ask about health coverage and other support for your household.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child and family servicesGet information, referrals, and help with services for children, adults, and families.Read more
  Call 608-930-9801DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacountywi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Iowa County Child Support Agency

  222 N. Iowa St., Dodgeville, WI 53533

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support and establishing paternity.Apply online
  Call 608-935-0390DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacountywi.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Wisconsin, United Way of Dane County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
  Call 608-246-4357Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Public health · County office

  Iowa County Health Department

  303 W. Chapel St., Suite 2200, Dodgeville, WI 53533

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, disease information, and help with other public health services.Read more
  Call 608-930-9870DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacountywi.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Iowa County

  303 W. Chapel St., Dodgeville, WI 53533

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource assistanceTalk with a local specialist about aging, disability, caregiving, and long-term support options.
  Call 608-930-9835DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacountywi.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Iowa County Veterans Service Office

  303 W. Chapel St., Suite 1300, Dodgeville, WI 53533

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, education support, and burial benefits.
  Call 608-930-9865DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacountywi.gov

Everything in Iowa County

Wisconsin programs by kind of help

These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026