Community Resources
Local Resources For Those In Need

Food

Feed My People

https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/

FoodShare - FoodShare Wisconsin was created to help stop hunger and to improve nutrition and health. FoodShare helps people with limited money buy the food they need for good health.https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/find_food/foodshare.phtml

Pop-Up Food Distribution Schedule
In need of extra groceries? When you drive up to one of these free grocery distribution events, food items will be loaded directly into your vehicle by volunteers. No ID is required to qualify. You may pick up for another household if needed.
https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/webfiles/fnitools/documents/pop-up_calendar.pdf

Food Bank
Interactive map through Feed My People that provides locations, contact information, and type of food banks in the Western Wisconsin area.
https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/find_food/

The Community Table

“The Community Table is Eau Claire’s only meal service center. We serve nutritious meals - no questions asked - to 80-100+ guests, 365 days per year.”
https://www.thecommunitytable.org/

St. Francis Food Pantry

Food Distribution Schedule
https://www.stfrancisfoodpantry.org/distribution

Find Help

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
https://www.findhelp.org/

Food Pantry Programs in EC
Interactive map through Find Help. This is the food pantry/assistance map, though other services can be found through their website.
https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--eau-claire-wi

Volume One

Article from Volume One with local food pantries, hours, and contact information
https://volumeone.org/articles/2020/03/19/209316-area-food-pantries-updated

Article Detailing Local Restaurants that offer low-cost meals
https://volumeone.org/sites/cityguide/pages/food_cheap

Clothing

The King’s Closet

“The King’s Closet - Chippewa Valley, Inc. is a FREE clothing store located in downtown Eau Claire, WI.”
https://thekingscloset.org/

The Salvation Army

Has clothing assistance as well as many other programs
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/chippewavalley/programs-and-services/

Saint Francesca Resource Center - Chippewa Falls

Clothing, food, and maternity assistance
https://stfrancesca.org/clothing-closet/

Hope Bargain Center

https://www.hopegospelmission.org/our-stores/eau-claire/

Housing Programs

Housing Assistance

https://www.findhelp.org/housing/help-find-housing--eau-claire-wi

Bolton Refuge House

Inc (BRH) is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that provides services for individuals affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. We are the only emergency shelter agency in Eau Claire, WI with support staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Locations in Buffalo, Eau Claire, and Jackson Counties provide services to thousands of adults and children each year.
https://www.boltonrefuge.org/services

Temporary Shelter Programs

https://www.findhelp.org/housing/temporary-shelter--eau-claire-wi

Sojourners House

https://cclse.org/the-sojourner-house/

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Gently used building materials and appliances
https://www.cvh4h.org/restore

Home Goods

https://www.findhelp.org/goods/home-goods--eau-claire-wi

Entertainment

Volume One Community Calendar

Large variety of local entertainment and activities. Prices range per event, though some are free and open without the need to sign up!
https://volumeone.org/events/calendar?category-id=200026

'Stuff to Do in the Eau Claire Area'

An open FaceBook group that has many small community events that might not be big enough to make it to Volume One
https://www.facebook.com/groups/120632664964590/

The Glass Orchard

Glass craft classes (generally around $30) as well as open craft sales full of beautiful glass pieces to see
Events - https://glassorchard.com/pages/event
Classes - https://glassorchard.com/pages/classes

Eau Claire Board Game Group

You have to request access to the page, but this is a group for board game enthusiasts!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ECBGG/

Hiking Trails

https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking-trails/
https://redaroundtheworld.com/2023/01/28/best-hikes-in-eau-claire-wisconsin-and-the-chippewa-valley/

Open Rink Ice Skating @ Hobbs - $5

https://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/40097/638924901250400000

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