Washburn County Senior Nutrition Program is available to seniors 60 years of age and older and people with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to reduce hunger and food insecurity in older adults and to promote health and independence with balanced nutrition and social interaction.

·       60 and older suggesteddonation of $6-$8 if not able to give can still eat with no donation

·       Under 60 full pricemust be paid $15

·       You must call the dayprior to reserve a spot to ensure food is made by calling the center you willeat at.

·       Monday-Friday11:30am

·       Evening Meal once per month at each site (1^st Monday -Minong, 2^nd Monday Shell Lake, 3^rd Monday Spooner, 4^th Tuesday Birchwood)

·       Centers:

o   Birchwood:715-354-3001 M-F 11:30

o   Minong715-466-4448

o   Shell Lake715-468-4750

o   Spooner715-635-8283

Meals on Wheels: Specific requirements must be metfor this program call ADRC (715) 635-4460 and ask for Charlotte Mickelson

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1^st& 3^rd Monday 10a-1pm (will serve a 20-mile radius)

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1st Thurs: 2:00-4:00 p.m.. 2nd Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3rd Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4th Friday: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Emergency food needs 715-520-0989

Emergency & Ready to eat food bags and other items, open during Library hours, open to all, please fill out the self reporitng form

A Federal program that provides monthly benefits to help low-income households buy food. For questions or to apply go online: www.access.wi.gov

Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

Self serve pantry located inside the main entrance of the Spooner Business Center. Available to anyone in need. Take what you need! Please fill out the anonymous self-reporting form.Open Daily 5:00am-8:00pm

·       2nd Saturday ofthe Month

·       Registrationbegins at 8:30 AM

·       Food bundlesavailable 8:30-10:00 AM

·       For a $25 perbundle cash donation the day of the Pop-Up Pantry distribution. You can paycash at pick up or register and pay online https://www.rubyspantry.org/location/104

·       Ruby's Pantry isfor ANYONE that eats and is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget.

·       There is no incomeor residency requirement and everyone is welcome to attend

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Spooner Memorial Library is the premier community focused library of northern Wisconsin. In addition to traditional library resource, they also offer great programming to included focused efforts on addressing food insecurity.

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Books and Bread: Located at Church of the Nazarene in Spooner

Fourth Wednesday of each month (December distribution: December 17) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Drive through to receive free produce, meat, bread, dry goods, and library resources — no identification, residency, or income requirements needed. Multi-household pickups are welcome. This program runs monthly until further notice.

Open Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 1-3pm. Open to all

Home Delivered Meals Delivering a freshly prepared meal 5 days per week. Frozen meals are also available for weekends. Eligibility requirements apply. Suggested donation: $3.50 per meal.

Wild Rivers WIC serves Washburn County residents. For In-person visits or inquiry, please visit the Public Health Department at the Washburn County Services Building. WIC is Nutritional program that provides healthy foods, nutritional tips, education and counseling for pregnant women, breast feeding and post-partum, infants and children to age 5 who meet income guidelines, information and community resources.