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The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is here to support our neighbors by providing nutritious foods. We offer a variety of food options including staples, bread, produce, meats, and dairy products.
To become a Pantry customer, review the income eligibility guidelines listed below. Registration is simple and can be completed at your first visit.
In the case of a food emergency after hours, call 715-490-4991.
Your Shopping Options
What You Should Know:
- Households must meet the current Wisconsin DHS Emergency Food Assistance Program income eligibility guidelines.
- New customers may register in person at RAFP or by phone at 715-369-7237.
- Wisconsin residents are eligible to receive a monthly box of food from the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
- Oneida County residents are eligible to shop the Pantry every 14 days. Monthly food items from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are available.
- If you are unhoused, monthly food bags are available for pick up during our regular shopping hours.
- Emergency Food Bags are available for pick up 24 hours a day at the Rhinelander Fire Department 128 W Frederick St., Rhinelander, WI 54501.
Pantry Shopping:
- When you arrive, come check in at the desk and a volunteer will provide you with a number and instructions.
Curbside Pick-Up:
Pre-ordering is available online or by phone. You can find the link to the current order form on our website or Facebook page. We are also available by phone to assist you during our regular business hours. Orders must be placed 48 in advance of the scheduled pick-up.
- When you arrive for pick-up, park in the designated spot, call 715-369-7237 to let us know you are here and your groceries will be brought to your vehicle.
Grocery Delivery:
Available to homebound customers in the Rhinelander area through referral. To learn more, please contact us during business hours.
Northwoods Transit Connection Pantry Shopping:
Available for a nominal fee, Northwoods Transit Connection provides customers a ride to the Pantry on the second and forth Mondays of the month. To learn more, please contact Northwoods Transit Connection at 715-420-0585.
Business Hours & Donation Drop Off
Pantry Shopping Hours
Customers may use the Pantry every 14 days.
Pantry Tips
- Bring your own boxes or bags, laundry baskets work great!
- There's no rush, customers shop by lottery. There's no need to show up early, shorten your wait by arriving after opening.
- New to the pantry? Unsure about the pantry? Come and take a tour!
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) 2025-26 Income Eligibility
Check the chart below to determine your household eligibility. Please note that the current income eligibility standard is subject to change.
| Household Size | Monthly Income | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,608 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $3,525 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $4,442 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $5,358 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $6,275 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $7,192 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $8,108 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $9,025 | $108,300 |
Household Income Information:
- Household income is self-disclosed and does not require proof.
- The total gross income (monthly or annual) of your household is used to determine eligibility for food assistance.
Questions?
Please contact us for information about becoming a RAFP customer. We partner with other community organizations and provide resource referral. Please do not stop here, contact us to learn more about our services.
Want to know more?
RAFP is a participating pantry of The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Check out Wisconsin Department of Health Services TEFAP page.
We are an equal opportunity service provider.