• Viterbo University Food Pantries: Located on campus.  

    Any person with a valid Viterbo ID may use the University's two on-campus food pantries. The pantries are located on the third floor of the Murphy Center and in the S. Thea Bowman Center (STBC). 

    All personal information related to pantry access is kept confidential. Tracking pantry use is required to maintain our partnership with the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, a primary supplier of food for the pantries. 

    • S. Thea Bowman Center (STBC): Open daily from 6 a.m.–11 p.m. 
    • Murphy Center: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 12–9 p.m. 
  • WAFER Food Pantry: The La Crosse community is home to the WAFER Food Pantry located at 1603 George St in La Crosse and can be reached at 608-783-6003. If you are in need of food and meet income eligibility guidelines, you can go to WAFER during business hours for help. 
    • Hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 
    • Additional evening hours are Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays, 4-7:45 p.m.  
  • If you are on a University meal plan and are unable to access the dining facilities in person, please contact the Office of Student Life at 608-796-3841, studentlife@viterbo.edu, or by stopping by the Student Life Office located in Murphy Center Room 230). 
  • A Place of Grace Catholic Worker House Food Pantry:  Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. Located at 919 Hood Street, La Crosse.  Provides a small food pantry with non-perishable food and personal grooming supplies; baby food, formula and diapers may be available.
  • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.: Located at 413 South 3rd Street, La Crosse.  Provides a small food pantry with non-perishable food and personal grooming supplies; baby food and formula may be available. Food vouchers may be available.
  • REACH Center is a walk-in resource center providing housing assistance, homelessness prevention, mental and behavioral health support, legal aid, violence prevention, and other services.
  • Wisconsin ACCESS can connect you to help with paying for groceries (as well as FoodShare, Health Care & Insurance, Family Planning Only Services, and WIC/Child Care).
  • Need Emergency Food? If you or someone you know needs emergency food, please dial 211. To call using a cell phone or pay phone, dial 414-773-0211 or toll free 1-866-211-3380. An operator will help you locate the closest emergency food pantry and/or meal program in your area.
  • The La Crosse County Food Resources Guide provides a comprehensive listing of food pantries, meal sites, emergency food programs, and community support services available throughout the region. This guide includes information on local food pantries, free meal programs, and additional assistance for individuals and families in need.
  • Wisconsin ACCESS (FoodShare and Benefits Support) 
    Students may use Wisconsin ACCESS to apply for or manage benefits such as FoodShare, healthcare coverage, WIC, and childcare assistance.  
  • Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)  provides nutrition support for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals, as well as infants and children under age five.