Rhinelander Area Food Pantry | Food Assistance in Rhinelander, WI

Recipient Info

We are here for you.

The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is here to help our neighbors by providing nutritious foods. We offer a variety of food options including staples, produce, meats and dairy products. There are 3 shopping days: Monday 3-5pm, Wednesday 4-6pm and Saturday 9-11:30am. To become a Pantry customer and start shopping, review the registration requirements below, register your household, and choose your shopping day.

In the case of a food emergency, please call 715-490-4491 and we can arrange for a food pickup.

You have 2 options to shop!

The Pantry is open for in person shopping. When you arrive, come check in at the desk and a volunteer will provide you with a number and instructions.

You may also pre-order your groceries. Pre-ordering is available online or by phone. You can find the link to the current order form on our website home page or Facebook page. We are also available by phone to assist you during our regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm. When you arrive for pick-up, park in the designated spot for pick ups and let the volunteer know you have placed a pre-order. They will provide you with a number and instructions. When your number is called, pull up to the entry and your groceries will be placed in your vehicle.

What you need to know:

Customers may use the Pantry every 14 days.
Please bring your photo identification.
A limited number of customers are allowed to enter the Pantry at a time.
Face masks are optional, but not required at this time.
Please bring your own basket or bags to shop.
Pre-orders must be placed 48 hours in advance of pick-up.

To Use the Pantry:

Reside in Oneida County.
Meet the current income eligibility standard listed below.
Verify the address and birthdate of all household members.
Be able to provide photo identification at each visit.

You will need:

Valid Picture ID for Applicant
Physical Mailing Address (no PO Boxes)
Names and Birthdates for everyone living in the household
Verification for children in household (birth certificate, insurance card, school report card, immunization record)
Monthly Gross Income (self reported)

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us during our regular business hours.

Distribution Hours and Location:

Reminder: Customers may use the Pantry every 14 days, if it's an emergency, please contact RAFP for assistance.

We are located at 627 Coon Street in Rhinelander. CLICK HERE for a map and directions.

Mondays: 3pm to 5pm
Wednesdays: 4pm to 6pm
Saturdays: 9am to 11:30am

Current Income Eligibility:

Check the chart below to determine eligibility. You must also verify residency by providing the proper identification for each member of the household. Please note that the current income eligibility standard is subject to change.

Household Income Information:

The total gross income (monthly or annual) of your household is used to determine eligibility for food assistance. If your total monthly or annual household income falls below these numbers, you are most likely eligible.


Household Size	Monthly Income	Annual Income
1	$2,430	$29,160
2	$3,287	$39,440
3	$4,143	$49,720
4	$5,000	$60,000
5	$5,857	$70,280
6	$6,713	$80,560
7	$7,570	$90,840
8	$8,427	$101,120
9	$9,238	$111,400
10	$10,997	$121,680

For all households with more than 10 people, add $1,180 per additional person for monthly income or $14,160 per additional person for annual income.

The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.

Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Rhinelander Area Food Pantry and By Request Digital Media shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless.

The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov

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We are here for you.

Current Income Eligibility:

Check the chart below to determine eligibility. You must also verify residency by providing the proper identification for each member of the household. Please note that the current income eligibility standard is subject to change.

Household Income Information:

The Pantry Page

Winter 2023

Spring 2022

The RAFP 2021 Annual Report

October 2021

May 2021