Food Shelf
The BRICK’s pantry program provides an assortment of food items, both fresh and non-perishable, to eligible households in Wisconsin. Participants may visit The BRICK’s Food Shelf once each month, receiving three to five days’ worth of groceries. This is supplemental food, which The BRICK obtains from partners such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Second Harvest Northland Food Bank, local grocery stores, Feeding America partners, and donations from area churches, community organizations, and individuals.
We strongly encourage pantry shoppers to name anyone as their proxy (neighbor, case worker, friend). You might need a proxy in the future even if you don’t need one now. They can pick up for you in bad weather, if you’re sick, if you have car trouble, or if you’re stuck at work. The proxy can be changed or removed at any time.
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Food Shelf Program Details
Where is the nearest BRICK food shelf?
We have four locations in the area; Ashland, Cable, Cornucopia and Mellen. Hours of operation vary from location to location. See locations and hours CLICK HERE
How do I sign up?
- Complete a brief application at any pantry location.
- Verbally confirm that you meet household income guidelines and that the food you receive will feed your household.
- Participant or authorized proxy must show ID at each visit
Who is eligible to receive food?
Any Wisconsin resident who meets federal income guidelines.
Download the The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Eligibility Requirements HERE
What are the income requirements?
Any Wisconsin resident who meets federal income guidelines.
- 1 person: $614 weekly, or $2,660 per month, or $31,920 per year
- 2 people: $832 weekly, or $3,607 per month, or $43,280 per year
- 3 people: $1,051 weekly, or $4,553 per month, or $54,640 per year
- 4 people: $1,269 weekly, or $5,500 per month, or $66,000 per year
- 5 people: $1,488 weekly, or $6,447 per month, or $77,360 per year
- 6 people: $1,706 weekly, or $7,393 per month, or $88,720 per year
- 7 people: $1,925 weekly, or $8,340 per month, or $100,080 per year
- 8 people: $2,143 weekly, or $9,287 per month, or $111,400 per year
- For each additional family member, add $11,360 per year.
Download the The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Eligibility Application HERE.
See the 2026 addendum HERE.
How much food can I receive?
The amount of food received is based on household size.
How often may I receive food?
Once each month.
What if I am unable to pick up food myself?
You may appoint a proxy to pick up your food for you.
Are there any other services offered at the BRICK?
Yes! To Apply for these services please visit our Ashland location.
THRIFT STORE VOUCHERS
• 1 voucher every 3 months
Locations:
1. Partners of Tamarack Health Thrift Store
208 W. Main St., Ashland
(715) 682-3812
Directions
2. ABC Thrift Store
118 E. Bayfield St., Washburn
(715) 373-5929
Directions
BART BUS PASSES [Bay Area Rural Transit]
• 4 passes per person, per month
• Also available at the Mellen Helping Hands Food Shelf
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Community service hours
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form A0-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained on line at: httJls://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.J2df (d, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discrin1inatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email:
Program.lntake@usda.gov
Ashland & Bayfield County Food Resources
Food Share (SNAP / food stamps / EBT)
Se habla espanol
(877) 366-3635, GetAQuestCard.org
Bad River Food Distribution
73451 Maple St Odanah, WI
Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30am
Tribal member eligibility and income guidelines
(715) 682-7892
Barnes Community Church
Food Shelf
Open to residents 15-mile radius of Barnes
320 County Highway N Barnes, WI
2nd Wednesday of each month, 9am - 11am
(715) 795-2195
The BRICK Ministries, Inc
Food Shelves
Once per month TEFAP pantries, Income guidelines
Open to residents of Bayfield and Ashland Counties
Pantries in Ashland, Cable, Cornucopia, and Mellen
(715) 682-7425
Cable United Church of Christ
Food Pantry
13445 County Hwy M, Cable, WI
(715) 798-3066
Chequamegon Community Church (C3)
Food Pantry and Personal Care items
1451 County Hwy C, Washburn, WI
(715) 373-2939
CORE Community Resources
Food Shelf, Monthly Community Meals / Potlucks
257 Manypenny Ave. (Former Maggie’s restaurant location), Bayfield, WI
Serves Northern Bayfield County Barksdale to Port Wing
Every other Thursday, 10am - 1pm.
Volunteer delivery available.
www.corecr.org, (715) 779-3457
Red Cliff Food Distribution
Food Shelf, Summer Lunch program
88430 Pike Rd (Hwy 13), Red Cliff, WI
Monday - Friday, 8am – 4pm
Tribal member eligibility and income guidelines
(715) 779-3740, www.redcliff-nsn.gov/fooddistribution
Rural Care and Share
Once per month TEFAP pantries, Income guidelines
Peace Lutheran Church, 9523 US Highway 2, Poplar, (715) 364-2495
Our Savior‘s Lutheran Church, 68160 S. George St., Iron River, (715) 372-8728
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Food Shelf
706 Main St., LaPointe (Madeline Island)
Open to Island residents
(715) 747-3945
WIC (Women, Infant, & Children)
Eligible if pregnant, breastfeeding, new mother, or a child under 5 years old Bay Area WIC, (715) 682-6661,
Red Cliff WIC, (715) 779-3707
Bad River WIC, (715) 682-7139
Various Free / Low-Cost Community Meals
Ashland Public Elementary School
Free Breakfast and Lunch for youth under 18
Cable Community Center, Community dinners
2nd Tuesday of the month, October to April, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
13660 County Hwy M, Cable WI
Genesis 1990, Inc.
Free ‘Soup Kitchen’ Lunch,
Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm, Open to the Public over age 18
1416 3rd St W, Ashland, WI, (715) 682-0375
Grace Bible Fellowship
Occasional Free Community Meals
73605 Hwy 13, Washburn, WI, (715) 373-1175
Hearts to End Hunger
Mobile kitchen, www.heartstoendhunger.com
Nooji’mowewin Recovery Center
Occasional Free/Potluck Community Meals
37450 Water Tower Rd, Red Cliff, WI, (715) 779-3508
Senior Congregate Dining, Ashland County Aging Unit
Donation range is $5 – $7 for all sites except Mellen, which is $4 – $6, Ages 60+, Meals on Wheels available
Ashland (715) 682-4414 Butternut (715) 769-9417
Glidden (715) 264-3682 Mellen (715) 274-8251
Sanborn (715) 278-3955
www.ashlandaging.org
Senior Congregate Dining, Bayfield County Elderly Nutrition Program
$3-5 per meal, Ages 60+, Reservation required, Meals on Wheels available
Cornucopia, Iron River, Port Wing, Washburn
(715) 373-3396
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Ashland County (715) 682-7924
Bayfield County (715) 373-6128
Bad River Tribal Aging Services, 715-682-7127
Red Cliff Tribal Aging Services, (715) 779-3706
Stone Soup
Pay-as-you-can Monthly Community Meals
509 W Main St, Ashland
Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm Saturdays, 11am – 2pm
715-209-0009
Food Shelf Locations
Ashland Food Shelf & Benevolence Program
Address:
420 Ellis Ave.
Ashland WI 54806
Hours:
Mon -Wed 9am to 3:30 pm
Thurs 9am to 7pm
Closed Fri-Sun
Cable Area Food Shelf
South Shore Food Shelf - Cornucopia
Address:
Town of Bell Community Center
22615 County Highway C
Cornucopia WI 54827
Hours:
1st & 3rd Thurs of Each Month
10am to 3pm
Helping Hands Food Shelf - Mellen
Address:
Mellen City Hall (Lower Level)
102 Bennett St.
Mellen WI 54546
Hours:
3rd Thurs of Each Month
11am to 5pm
Contact Us For Assistance
Contact Form
Address
420 Ellis Avenue Ashland, WI 54806
officemanager@thebrickministries.org
Phone
(715) 682-7425
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