Basic Needs

The Salvation Army believes in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families, young and old.

These basic needs include food, clothing, shelter and household needs. While meeting the physical needs, The Salvation Army staff also offer hope and guidance to those coming in for services.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Emergency Financial assistance is offered, depending on your specific need. Call 920-849-7856 to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify.

Depending on funding available, we are also able to assist with household goods, furniture, clothing, and hygiene products. Each service has eligibility requirements, such as residency and/or proof of identification. Some services have time limits and income eligibility requirements. All requests for assistance are handled by appointment.

Back to School Supplies Distribution - August

Any school age child (Kindergarten through 12th Grade) residing in Calumet County or southern Manitowoc County may be eligible to receive free school supplies. Applications can also be picked up at The Salvation Army, Bread of Life Assistance Center, 16 West Main Street in Chilton. The Distribution event takes place in August each year, at least one week prior to the start of school. No appointment is necessary, and the application can be turned in at the distribution event.

Download Back to School Supplies Application (English, PDF 156 KB)
Descargar aplicación para útiles escolares (español, PDF 151 KB)

School Supplies Lists:

Elementary School
1 - backpack
10 - black ink pens
12 - #2 pencils
12 - colored pencils
10 - colored markers
24 - crayons
1 - blunt tip scissors
3 - wedge erasers
3 - glue sticks
1 - 12 inch plastic ruler
1 - double zipper pencil pouch
4 - wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 - pair n-ear corded earbuds
Middle/High School
1 - backpack
3 - wedge erasers
2 - red ink pens
3 - chisel tip yellow highlighters
1 - 1 inch 3-ring binder
1 - 100 pack ruled 3x5 index cards
10 - blue ink pens
1 - package 100 sheet college ruled filler paper
5 - poly 2-pocket folders
5 - college ruled spiral notebooks
12 - #2 pencils
1 - pencil pouch
1 - pair in-ear corded earbuds
4 - pads 3x3 stick on notes

Christmas Toys Distribution - December

Our Toy Distribution Event is held the second week of December each year. Appointments are required and limited time slots are available. Calumet County families who meet income guidelines are eligible. Please visit the Salvation Army, Bread of Life Assistance Center in Chilton to apply and get an appointment time. 

Coats for Kids Distribution - November

Our Coats for Kids Distribution Event is held in mid-November each year. Appointments are required and limited time slots are available. Families who are Calumet County residents and meet income guidelines are eligible.

Please visit the Salvation Army, Bread of Life Assistance Center at 16 West Main Street in Chilton to apply and get an appointment time. 

Hours are Monday 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 am. Call with questions 920-849-7856.

Birthday Club

Any family that is qualified for our Food Pantry, is eligible for our Birthday Program. Visit the food pantry during your child's birthday month, and they will receive a special birthday package including cake mix, frosting, candles, balloons and a small gift.