Public Places/Day Shelters:

• Dwight Foster Public Library - 920-563-7790
• Fort Atkinson Armory - 920-563-4977
• Municipal Building Gymnasium - 920-563-7760/7781
• Police Department Lobby - 920-563-7777

Clothing Pantries:

• Opportunities Inc.

  On-site to assist with Clothing needs. Accepts donations.

  200 E Cramer St

  920-563-6926

• Trudy’s Room: First United Methodist Church

  Well-being of infants and young children: furniture, clothing and diapers

  324 S. Main St

  920-563-4903

• Faith Community Church

  Quarterly clothing distribution – large/ kids and adults

  W5949 Hackbarth Rd

  920-563-4730

Transportation:

• Brown Cab: 920-563-6303
• Jefferson County: Mobility Manager 920-675-4049
• Ride United: United Way: 920-563-8880

Free Ride Destinations:

• Food Pantries
• Rock River Free Clinic
• Community Dental Clinic
• Winther Counseling Lab

State ride is through Ride United and schedule in advance.

Fort Atkinson Churches/Ministries

Most of the churches/ministries on this list give when asked. They all believe in our community and supporting God’s people. Most will do so until their funds are used up.

For coordination of services, please call Jude Hartwick at 920-568-0626.

• Grace United Church: 1631 Janesville Ave

  Contact: Delisa Buckingham-Taylor - graceunitedfort@att.net

  Grace Church can assist with emergency needs, including groceries, gas, motels, rent, utilities, etc. Church will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and other service providers to arrange assistance.

  Regular office hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 am –1pm.

  Please call the office and leave a message for the pastor

• First United Methodist Church: 324 S. Main St

  Contact: Paul Johnsen

  Assists with transitional needs.

• First Congregational Church: 31 Milwaukee Ave

  Contact: Chris Buckingham-Taylor

  Assists with transitional needs.

• St. Vincent de Paul Society: 1525 Summit Dr #4

  Contact: Jim Wilson – 920-542-5067

  Provides clothes, furniture and supplies through their store. Associated with the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort.

• Goodwill Industries: 1530 Madison Ave

  920-563-8950

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 301 High St

  Contact: John Kanter

  Assists with transitional needs.

• God Touch Ministries: 1355 Poeppel Rd

  Contact: John Anhalt -920-728-4555

  Has housing for needy families/individuals. Deals directly with people released from Jail. Will provide transportation to jobs. Will help getting a job, usually at Generac.

• Crown of Life Christian Academy: 404 Roosevelt St

  Contact: Sarah Moore

  Provides food baskets with toiletries and other essentials.

• St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 302 Merchants Ave

  Contact: Andrew Hanyzewski

  St. Peter's is a part of a larger community and believes in supporting God's people:food pantry, Meals on Wheels, Christmas Neighbors, outreach with rental, gas, food assistance.

• Faith Community Church: W5949 Hackbarth Rd

  Contact: Rusty Lyon

  Has a small food pantry and coordinates clothing outreach four times a year.

• Trinity Lutheran Church: 314 Barrie St.

  Contact: Pastor Amy Waelchli

  Will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and service providers to arrange assistance. Please call office and leave message for pastor.

Fort Atkinson Community Clinics

• Rock River Free Clinic

  1541 Annex Rd

  920-674-7138

• Community Dental Clinic

  520 Handyside Lane

  920-563-4372

• Dave Gallup Foundation: Sober Living Facility

  314 Madison Ave

  262-470-8269

Community Meals

• First United Methodist Church

  Thursday 6-9 pm

  324 S. Main St. Fort Atkinson

  920-563-4903

FoodPantry

• Fort Atkinson Food Pantry

  715 Jones Ave

  920-563-6992

  Monday – 3:00-5:30; Thursday 3:00-5:30pm

  May use 1x/month, ID and proof of address required.

• St. Joseph’s Cath. Church: Second Harvest

  1660 Endl Bvd

  920-563-3029

  2nd Thursday 2:00pm

• Faith Community Church:

  W5949 Hackbarth Rd

  920-563-4730

  Small after service lockers with basic supplies.

Hotels/Motels

*all price quotes subject to change

• Americas Best Value Inn

  1225 Janesville Ave

  920-563-6444

• Mile-a-way Motel

  1321 Madison Ave

  920-563-6326

• Villa Inn

  1255 Whitewater Ave

  920-568-4552

• Riverwalk Inn

  225 S. Water St. East

  920-397-7888

• Country Inn & Suites

  1650 Doris Dr

  920-542-1600

• Holiday Inn Express

  1680 Madison Ave

  920-563-3600