Covid-19 Resources | Housing Navigation Services

Covid-19 Resources

The Homeless Services Consortium, City of Madison, and Dane County are coordinating efforts with Public Health Madison & Dane County to develop protocols, best practices and next steps for serving people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that people experiencing homelessness are more vulnerable to infectious diseases and want to provide the most up to date information possible. This guide is intended for homeless services providers to find resources and information on cancellations and closures in one place. It will be updated as new information comes available. Please go to Public Health Madison & Dane County for the most recent information on what is happening in our community.

Nutrition Programs

Woman Infants & Children Program (WIC)
(608) 267-1111
WIC offices are currently closed, however, they are able to take new clients by phone

FoodShare Program (SNAP, “Food Stamps”)
(608) 242-7441
FoodShare Helpline: (877) 366-3635
New participant applications are now being done over the phone. If you or a family member lost your job due to COVID-19, you may qualify.

Aging & Disability Resource Center
(608) 240-7400
Information, meal sites, and home delivery of meals in Dane County for people 60 years of age and older, and for individuals 18-59 years of age with disabilities.

Meals on Wheels
(608) 276-7598
Noon or evening meals delivered to anyone who is homebound every day of the week and every week of the year. No age requirement. Minimal cost and financial assistance available. 

Child Nutrition

Madison Metropolitan School District
(608) 663-5240
Bagged lunch and breakfast for the following day provided Monday-Friday.  

The River Food Pantry
(608) 661-1223
MUNCH program provides lunch for children Monday-Saturday. Find a distribution site.

East Madison Community Center
(608) 249-0861
Bagged lunches provided Monday-Friday for all children.

Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
4619 Jenewein Rd. (Allied Family Center) and – 2001 Taft St. (Taft St. Site)
Free boxed meals proved Monday-Friday.

Food Delivery

First United Methodist Church
(608) 257-4407
Must reside in Dane County. Call to request delivery.

The River Food Pantry
(608) 442-8815
Must reside in Madison and Monona. “Food Bridge” program for low-income adults >60 years.

Middleton Outreach Ministry
(608) 836-7338
Home delivery for registered clients in the Seniors Program.

Food Pantries/Meal Sites

Downtown Madison

Bethel Lutheran Church
312 Wisconsin Ave – (608) 257-3577
By appointment only.

Grace Episcopal Church
312 Wisconsin Ave – (608) 257-3577

Luke House (MEAL SITE)
310 S. Ingersoll St. – (608) 256-6325
Lunch Provided Monday-Thursday and dinner provided Sunday-Thursday.

The Beacon (MEAL SITE)
615 E. Washington Ave – (608) 826-8040
Friday meal(1:00 PM) and Saturday meal (9:00 AM) provided in parking lot.

East Madison

Bashford United Methodist Church*
329 North St. – (608) 249-9222

Bridge Lake Point Waunna Neighborhood Center
1917 Lake Point Dr. – (608) 441-6991

East Madison Community Center
8 Straubel Ct. – (608) 249-0861

Goodman Community Center*
149 Waubesa St. – (608) 249-8049

Personal Essentials Pantry Atwood*
2401 Atwood Ave
Personal and household hygiene products (no food).

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center (Pantry +MEALSITE)
953 Jenifer St. – (608) 257-4576
Saturday Lunch provided in parking lot.

North Madison

Lakeview Lutheran Church*
4001 Mandrake Rd. – (608) 244-6181

The River Food Pantry*
2201 Darwin Rd. – (608) 442-8815

South Madison

Catholic Mulicultural Center (PANTRY +MEALSITE)
1862 Beld St. – (608) 661-3512
Dinner provided Mon-Fri from 4:00-5:00 PM.
Lunch provided Sat & Sun from 11:00-12:00 PM.

Good Neighbors Personal Essentials
2509 McDivitt Rd. – (608) 832-6388
Personal and household hygiene products (no food).

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
605 Spruce St. – (608) 256-8463
Must reside in Dane County.
Lunch Provided at the door.

St. Vincent de Paul*
2033 Fish Hatchery Rd. – (608) 442-7200
Must reside in Dane County.

Allied Partners
4619 Jenewein Rd.- (608) 233-8506
Must reside in 53711, 53713, or 53719 zip code.

Good Shepard Lutheran Church
5701 Raymond Rd. – (608) 271-6633
Must reside in 53711 or 53719 zip code.

Lussier Community Education Center*
55 S Gammon Rd. – (608) 833-4979

Outside Madison

Belleville Food Pantry
24 W Main St. Belleville – (608) 424-3341
Must reside in Belleville School District

Countryside Communities Center*
11010 Blackahawk Dr., Blue Mounds – (608) 437-8680

Cambridge Community Activities Program*
403 Blue Jay Way, Cambridge – (608) 423-8142
Must reside in Cambridge School District.

McFarland Community Food Pantry*
5404 Anthony St., McFarland – (608) 658-0927
Must reside in McFarland School District.

Mount Horeb Area Food Pantry*
102 E Lincoln St. Unit D, Mt. Horeb – (608) 437-7887
Must reside in Mount Horeb School District.
Income requirements temporarily removed.

Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM)*
3502 Paramenter St., Middleton – (608) 836-7338
Service area boundries expanded to zip codes: 53562, 53528, 53705, 53717, 53719, and 53597.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Mobile Pantry)
9542 CO Hwy S, Mt. Horeb – (608) 437-6114

Oregon/Brooklyn Food Pantry*
1902 Union Rd., Oregon – (608) 291-0709
Must reside in Oregon School District.

Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry*/Sunshine Place (PANTRY + MEALSITE)
18 Rickel Rd., Sun Prairie – (608) 291-0709
Must reside in Sun Prairie School District.
Meal Provided Monday from 5:00-6:00 PM.

Badger Prairie Needs Network*
1200 E Verona Ave., Verona (608) 848-2499 

Covid-19 Testing and Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters

Who’s Eligible?

For more information on eligibility and for any questions you may have please visit the Dane County Public Health website.

Where can I get vaccinated or boosted?

There are several options some of which include:

a clinician administering a COVID-19 test

Free COVID-19 Testing

Many free covid testing cities have opened in Dane county, not all are listed here. For a more complete list visit the DHS website.

Located at 1900 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713. Public Health Madison & Dane County is supporting the Wisconsin Department of Health Services-contracted private testing provider. Appointment preferred. For more information visit the Dane County Public Health site.
Making An Appointment and Registering
There are three steps to getting your test:

STEP 1. MAKE A TESTING APPOINTMENT AT THE ARENA 

STEP 2. REGISTER ONLINE 

Registration should happen no more than 72 hours before your appointment – this has to happen close to your appointment time so that we have current information about signs and symptoms you may be experiencing.

Step 3. Arrive at our testing location in time for your test appointment.
When:
Monday – Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Check online to see if it is open on Saturday and Sunday

Located at 2230 S. Park Street, Madison, WI 53713. South Madison Community Test Site will test anyone, regardless of citizen status, 1 year of age and older, though minors must be accompanied by an adult. By appointment only. For more information visit the Dane County Public Health site.
Making An Appointment and Registering
There are three steps to getting your test:

STEP 1. MAKE A TESTING APPOINTMENT AT 2230 S. PARK STREET 

STEP 2. REGISTER ONLINE 

Registration should happen no more than 72 hours before your appointment – this has to happen close to your appointment time so that we have current information about signs and symptoms you may be experiencing.

Step 3. Arrive at our testing location in time for your test appointment.
When:
Tuesday – Saturday*: 8:00am to 4:00pm

*If going on Wednesday, check the hours, they may change.

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
How:
To place your order, visit this site and fill out the form.

No-cost COVID-19 testing is available to patients ages 3+. Patients will not receive a bill from Walgreens or any lab partner. If you receive a Diagnostic Test and have insurance, you will be asked to show your insurance card at the appointment and the lab may bill your insurer. Click here to find a Walgreens near you.
How the COVID-19 testing process works

  1. Complete a quick questionnaire.
  2. Choose a location and time for your COVID-19 test (based on the type of test you want).
  3. Go to the testing location and remain in your vehicle with the window rolled up.
  4. Show your confirmation email, a valid state ID or driver’s license, and insurance card or voucher.
  5. Perform the nasal swab yourself under the direction of a pharmacy team member. Patients ages 3-18 will need a parent or legal guardian while they self-administer the COVID-19 test.
  6. Get results from PWNHealth.†

Availability in some states is limited due to extreme demand. Check daily for available times
Who qualifies?
For rapid-result testing (results within hours), patients must be 5 years of age or older. For lab testing (results within days), patients must be 10 years of age or older. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
How it works

  1. Visit here, and answer a few questions to see if you qualify for COVID-19 testing.
  2. Select a test site and available time. Fill out the registration form.
  3. Insurance card and proof of identity are required, as well as test confirmation email or text message. Be sure to have your mobile phone in case we need to reach you.
  4. Upon arrival, follow instructions posted at the site. For rapid result tests, an onsite MinuteClinic provider will call with next steps, and patients may be asked to come into the clinic depending on their results. For lab tests, your sample is sent to one of our lab partners. Average turnaround time for receiving results from lab tests is 1-2 days.
  5. We’ll text you a secure link to view and download your results for 5 days. We’ll also send you emails to activate a MyChart account, which will give you permanent access to your results.

Hy-Vee is offering COVID-19 testing at select Hy-Vee pharmacy locations. All patients must register ahead of time in order to receive a test voucher and select a testing site and appointment time.
How it Works
Find a location and schedule your appointment here. The test type will depend on the testing location.