HAFA Food Pantry
Free Food Assistance for Our Community
The Hmong American Friendship Association (HAFA) Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families in our community. Food is provided at no cost. No one receiving food is required to participate in social work, employment, or worship activities in exchange for food.
Supported by Hunger Task Force
Pantry Location & Hours
Hmong American Friendship Association Food Pantry
3824 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Pantry Entrance: Please enter from the parking lot on 39th Street
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays 12pm – 3pm
Fridays 12pm – 3pm
How Often You May Receive Assistance
We have 2 parts to our pantry, 1 outside and 1 inside. Our inside pantry, we serve zip codes 53205, 53208, 53218, and will qualify to receive food once a month here. If you are not from those zip codes, we can still serve you 1 time and give you resource for other pantry locations that you may qualify at.
Our outside pantry, we serve any zip codes. This outside pantry comes from donated foods and will be random items based on donations. First come first served and does run out quickly, so arrive early.
Service Area
We serve zip codes 53205, 53208, & 53218
If the pantry is closed and you need help locating food assistance, dial 211 for information about available community resources.
Getting Food
Food assistance is provided free of charge. During service hours, food assistance is available in accordance with pantry eligibility and program requirements.
Please contact HAFA if you need information about pantry service, accessibility, language assistance, or accommodations.
CSFP Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), previously called “Stockbox” in our community, which is administerd throught the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. If you are age 60 or older and meet income guidelines, you can receive a free box of healthy food each month. CSFP includes a rotating menu of nutritious, shelf-stable items to help you stretch your grocery budget and keep balanced meals on the table.
Eligibile participants who are registered through HAFA may pick up a CSFP box once a month from our location:
Anytime Monday – Friday: 8am- 4pm
Language Assistance & Accessibility
HAFA is committed to making food assistance accessible to community members, including people with limited English proficiency and people who need reasonable accommodations.
Language assistance is available at no cost to participants.
For language assistance or an accommodation, please contact HAFA.
Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
HAFA Food Pantry follows applicable federal and state civil rights requirements for food assistance programs.
FoodShare & Other Food Resources
Dial 211 for Additional Resources
Support the HAFA Food Pantry
Community support helps HAFA continue responding to food insecurity in Milwaukee. Individuals, businesses, and community partners can support the pantry through eligible food donations, financial contributions, or partnership opportunities.
If you are considering to donate culturally appropriate food items, here is a list of ideas!
Contact Us
Hmong American Friendship Association, Inc.
3824 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Phone: 414-344-6575
For food resources when HAFA is unavailable, dial 211.