COVID-19 Resources
We have compiled Milwaukee resources available to those affected by COVID-19, either physically or financially. Click a category below to get the resources you need.
Health Food Employment Activities
Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
For additional resources or assistance in receiving these resources, dial 2-1-1.
Why is social distancing important, and what does "flatten the curve" really mean? Watch the video below to find out.
Health
Visit coronavirus.gov to learn more about the virus, including symptoms and what to do if you think you have it.
If you are showing symptoms, do not go to the hospital, call your primary care doctor instead. If you do not have one, Froedtert has a hotline: (414) 805-2000
The following are local health resources that are available:
City Health Department: (414) 286-3521 city.milwaukee.gov/coronavirus
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (414) 933-2722
Disaster Distress Hotline: (800) 985-5990
Food
The following are local food resources that are available:
Meals on Wheels: (414) 289-6874
Milwaukee Public Schools: mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us (Español)
Feeding America: feedingamericawi.gov
Hunger Task Force: hungertaskforce.org
Salvation Army: salvationarmyusa.org
Capitol Drive Lutheran Church Blessing Box:
5305 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee Christian Center Food Pantry: 807 S 14th St
open 1pm - 3pm, closed Fridays
Ayuda Mutua Milwaukee: 1115 S 7th St
offering food packages Tuesday - Thursday, 4pm - 7pm
Employment
Click here to file for unemployment.
The following are employers currently looking for workers
(click to go to their website):
Activities
For the Kids
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MPS is giving out resource packets at these 20 locations
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PBS' LearningMedia has learning content for pre-K through High School
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Read, read, read! ManyBooks has hundreds of classic children's books (and others!) you can read for free online
Fun for the Family
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OnMilwaukee created this list of Milwaukee landmarks you can visit virtually
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tubi is a free streaming service with thousands of movies in any genre
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Visit art museums from around the world with Google Arts & Culture
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Follow Danceworks, Inc. on Facebook and learn these fun dances
Ways to Help
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Follow this tutorial from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to learn how to create face masks for our healthcare workers
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Browse volunteer opportunities on the United Way of Wisconsin's website