Community Outreach & Services

Economic Support Services in Polk County


For more information on the FoodShare, Medical Assistance, low-income home energy assistance and childcare assistance programs visit the Polk County Human Services page.

Community Education

715-483-2507,  Ext. 1406


St. Croix Falls Food Shelf
Serving St. Croix Falls, Dresser, Cushing, Centuria and portions of Balsam Lake and Taylors Falls, the St. Croix Falls Food Shelf is located in the SCF Industrial Park at 809 Pine Street next to the American Legion Hall (right at the foot of the water tower).

 

People Loving People, Inc. Food Ministry
Located at 103 E. Main Street in Dresser, People Loving People Food Ministry. Serving all people.
 
Call for more information: (952) 457-7543

Alliance Church of the Valley
1259 State Rd 35, St Croix Falls
FREE Meals 4th Tuesday of every month 5-6:30pm
(715) 483-1100

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program:
Polk County WIC
(715) 485-8520

Farmers Market Nutrition Programs:
Polk County Aging and Disability Resource Center
(715) 485-8449

Food Share Program (Food Stamps):
Polk County WIC (715) 485-8520 or
Polk County Health and Human Services (715) 485-8400

Senior Dining Sites/Home Delivered Meals:
Polk County Aging Department (715) 485-8449 or 877-485-2372

Commodity Supplement Food Program:
Melissa Wyss, West Cap
1-800-606-9227 ext. 1329

Salvation Army
Backpack Program:
Eligible students receive a backpack of nonperishable foods on Fridays at Head Start, Unity, Amery, and Frederic School Districts. (715) 485-1221
SHARE: www.sharewi.org/# or (715)485-3363 or (715) 641-0773
Check out www.access.wisconsin.gov to find out if you qualify for food, nutrition and other program
 
Secure temporary shelter and crisis line

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County
Helping seniors and adults with disabilities in Polk County maintain their independence.
 
Aging and Disabilities Resource Center

Mental Health Task Force of Polk County
The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County is committed to challenging negative attitudes about mental illness and reducing the stigma of seeking treatment.
 
 
Strengthening children, families, and communities by offering education, resources, and support.

If You Are Contemplating Suicide or Experiencing an Emergency:
  • Go to the nearest Emergency Room
  • Call the National Suicide Hotline Numbers:  1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Call 911
  • Call the Northwest Connections Crisis Hotline at 1-888-552-6642 for emergency mental health or alcohol/drug abuse crisis assistance.


Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victims
Community Referral Agency (CRA) Hotline 


Wisconsin Crime Alert Network


Vehicle Registration 

St. Croix Falls does not do vehicle registration, use the link above to find one near you
 
Driver’s license and vehicle license information and forms that you can download and print

 

The following are federal identity theft websites for consumers:

 

Local Churches: 


Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church (715-483-3401)

Calvary Church of the Nazarene (715-483-3696)

Eureka Baptist Church (715-483-9464)

Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church (715-483-1186)

St. Croix Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (715-557-0875)

St. Croix Falls United Methodist (715-483-9494)

River Valley Christian Church (715-483-JESUS)