Material Assistance
The Salvation Army Material Assistance Program provides support to clients in need, including food vouchers and thrift store vouchers.
The Salvation Army Material Assistance Program provides support to clients in need, including food vouchers and thrift store vouchers. For other types of assistance - such as rent, utilities, or appliances (refrigerators, stoves, etc.) - please call 211, as we are unable to respond to these requests directly.
Assistance is available for individuals and families facing emergency expenses due to situations such as:
- Illness
- Death in the family
- Job loss or unemployment
- Other unexpected crises
The Salvation Army evaluates requests based on:
- Individual need and circumstances
- Household income and expenses
- Eligibility for public assistance programs
- Efforts toward financial recovery
- Availability of community resources
- Funds available through The Salvation Army
Eligibility Requirements
- To qualify for the Emergency Services program, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Provide verification of identification, income, and financial need
How to Apply
To apply for assistance through the Material Assistance Program, please email the officer in your service zip code.
Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship and Community Center
4129 West Villard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Contact: Captain Shanell Johnson
Office: (414) 463-3300
Shanell.Johnson@usc.salvationarmy.org
Service zip codes: 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53233
Cold Spring Church and Community Center
2900 W. Coldspring Rd. Greenfield, WI 53221
Contact: Majors Clifford and Yaneth Scott
Office: (414) 763-9797
Clifford.Scott@usc.salvationarmy.org | Yaneth.Scott@usc.salvationarmy.org
Service zip codes: 53202, 53203, 53204, 53214, 53215, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53227, 53228, 53295
Oak Creek Centennial Church and Community Center
8853 South Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Contact: Captains Jason & Dana Bigelow
Office: (414) 762-3993
Website: www.oakcreeksa.org
Jason.Bigelow@usc.salvationarmy.org | Dana.Bigelow@usc.salvationarmy.org
Service zip codes: 53235, 53110, 53210, 53219, 53132, 53154, 53172