Bangor
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Local offices in Bangor
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bangor Municipal Utilities
106 15th Avenue North, Bangor, WI 54614
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceAsk about electric, water, wastewater, or paying your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbangorwi.gov
Local office · City office
Village Hall
106 15th Avenue North, Bangor, WI 54614
Help here
- Village administrationGet help with village services, forms, elections, and questions for the clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbangorwi.gov
Library · County office
John Bosshard Memorial Library
1720 Henry Johns Boulevard, Bangor, WI 54614
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lacrossecounty.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bangor
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
Channel One Regional Food Bank
131 35th Street, SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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
Couleecap, Inc.
201 Melby St, Westby, WI 54667-1013
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of La Crosse County
Bangor is in La Crosse County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
La Crosse County Human Services Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Help here
- Basic needs and benefits helpGet help with food, health insurance, child care, heating assistance, and other basic needs.Apply online
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesFind mental health crisis help and services for mental health or substance use concerns.Read more
- Child and family servicesGet information about child protection, foster care, child care, and youth services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacrossecounty.org
Child support · County office
La Crosse County Child Support Agency
333 Vine Street, Room 1701, La Crosse, WI 54601
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, enforcement, and changing a support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacrossecounty.org
State office · State office
Western Region for Economic Assistance, La Crosse County office
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Help here
- FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare PlusApply for or get help with FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
State office · State office
Workforce Connections Wisconsin Works
2615 East Avenue South, Suite 300, La Crosse, WI 54601
Help here
- Wisconsin Works (W-2)Ask about applying for Wisconsin Works employment and cash assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing authority · County office
La Crosse County Housing Authority
615 Plainview Road, La Crosse, WI 54603
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or learn about rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcha.net
Public health · County office
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, 2nd Floor, La Crosse, WI 54601
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county health information, vaccines, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help for eligible families with young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lacrossecounty.org
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.
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