We can’t do it without you…

This Thanksgiving take a moment with us to appreciate the incredible actions of the residents of Dunn County. As the need of our neighbors increases, so too has the generosity of those who step up to meet this need. Trying times reveal character and the character of our community is great.

We are so thankful for the strength of our community!

Happy Thanksgiving from all your friends at Stepping Stones!

Pandemic shuts down Winter Haven for 2020-21

Stepping Stones will be changing the way we use the Winter Haven house at 1518 Stout Road. Instead of an overnight shelter, it will be an apartment-style shelter for two households.

For the past nine years, Winter Haven was open as an overnight shelter from Nov. 15 through March 31 for homeless adults. But faced with the combination of the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic — and the difficulty in finding enough volunteers, Stepping Stones had to make the difficult decision to change how we were serving homeless individuals to keep everyone safe. We currently have limited funding to put local individuals up in hotel rooms during colder nights. Depending on the weather, however, we may not have enough funding to meet the demand.

Although there is a waiting list for both our Stout Road and South Broadway shelters, homeless households can contact Stepping Stones at 715-235-2920 or shelter@steppingstonesdc.org for guidance if shelter is needed.

What’s Happening at Stepping Stones!

Stepping Stones is temporarily CLOSED to all Walk-Ins. Only staff & volunteers are permitted in the building. Thank you for your understanding.

The Food Pantry is now OPEN 3 days a week for curbside pick-up of pre-packed boxes/bags only. Anyone in need of food is welcome!

Hours have not changed, just days — Monday: 11:00 – 2:00; Wednesday: 3:00 – 6:00; Saturday: 10:00 – Noon

We have plenty of food! We have reduced the number of pick up days to allow volunteers enough time to pack boxes and to reduce the number of volunteers we need.

Click here for more detailed Food Pantry information

IF YOU NEED OTHER HELP: If you need some other type of assistance or know someone who does (shelter, emergency financial assistance, etc.) please call or email us: 715.235.2920 info@steppingstonesdc.org We will reply within one business day.

FOOD DONATIONS: Donations of food and/or personal care products can now be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 am-4 pm. Although closed to walk-in visitors, Stepping Stones’ front entry is open for donation drop-offs. If you’d like us to unload the donation for you, please have it in your trunk, call us or ring the doorbell on the pantry door or front door, open your trunk, and then wait in your vehicle — in order to minimize contact for the safety of all of us.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS: If you’d like to make an online donation, please click on the DONATE button above. You can also all us, and we can process a credit card over the phone; or mail your donation to: Stepping Stones, 1602 Stout Rd., Menomonie, WI 54751

Thank you for your support!

Stay Safe! Be Well!

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Contact Stepping Stones

Serving Dunn County

Stepping Stones seeks to foster a community that prevents hunger, homelessness and isolation throughout Dunn County through its three programs.

FOOD PANTRY

The Food Pantry provides food and personal care items to people in need and is currently averaging over 1,500 visits per month. Stepping Stones also provides Project SAM (Share A Meal) weekend kids meal bags to families with children or youth age 18 and under by request via curbside pick-up on Fridays & Saturdays.

SHELTERS

The Stepping Stones Shelters provide emergency shelter, housing assistance, and referral services. There are 5 shelter apartments for families of varying sizes. The apartments are always occupied and a waiting list is maintained.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

The Community Connections Program connects volunteers to people needing support services and provides direct assistance to people in emergency financial need as funds are available.

Statistically Speaking

1,498

Average visits to the Food Pantry per month in 2019. That’s an average of almost 60 families per day, six days a week, nearly 80% of whom are living at or below poverty level and the rest very close.

4,172

Nights of shelter provided in 2019 at either one of the Stepping Stones Shelters or at a local motel for short-term stays when the shelters are full.

392

Individuals and families who received over $20,000 in emergency financial assistance for rent, heat, electrical bills, fuel, clothing and other critical needs in 2019.

17,943

Volunteer hours contributed in 2019 to help make all of Stepping Stones’ programs and services possible.

Newsletter & Memorials Archives

Recent news and Memorial contributions

The Stepping Stones Newsletter is a vital communication tool that lets the community know about all of the great work that’s done each quarter by Stepping Stones’ volunteers, board, and staff. You can read about what’s happening with Stepping Stones’ programs, current events, ways to help, and other news and updates. The Gifts & Memorials insert is also included.

Newsletter and Memorials Archives

In the archives, all of the issues for each year are assembled into one PDF volume for your reading pleasure. It’s a great way to get a sense of the enduring work and mission of Stepping Stones!