Lodi
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Local offices in Lodi
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Utilities · City office
Lodi Utilities
130 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
Help here
- Utility billingContact Lodi Utilities about electric, water, or sewer service and monthly bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lodiutilities.org
Local office · City office
Lodi City Hall
130 S. Main Street, Lodi, WI 53555
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflodi.us
Library · City office
Lodi Public Library
130 Lodi Street, Lodi, WI 53555
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lodipubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Lodi Community Center
801 N. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
Help here
- Community recreationThe center offers gym access and activities for people of different ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lodicommunitycenter.com
City of Lodi, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lodi
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Columbia County
Lodi is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services
111 E. Mullett St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Benefits helpGet help applying for or managing FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services and support.
- Public health servicesGet information and services that help protect community health and safety.Read more
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under age five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Child support · County office
Columbia County Child Support Agency
400 DeWitt St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support and medical support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Columbia County
111 E. Mullett St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding long-term care, disability supports, transportation, meals, and other local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Columbia County Veterans Service Office
112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet counseling and help with veterans benefits claims and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Portage Service Center
2888 Village Road, Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
South Central Library System
1650 Pankratz St., Madison, WI 53704
Help here
- Library system servicesFind shared library resources and services available through member libraries in Columbia County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scls.info
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Wisconsin
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988