Services

Neighbor to Neighbor Services

We help adults 60+ who require temporary or long-term assistance in Washburn County and cannot obtain or afford help elsewhere.

We Provide Hope through a variety of Services...

Information and referrals
Telephone reassurance
Food Services (Stockbox monthly delivery, Grocery Grabbers in partnership with Economart and Food Pantry pick-up & delivery)
Shopping and errand assistance
Friendly visits

Our Volunteers are...

Generous, caring people
Interviewed, screened, trained, and matched according to their skill sets
Group members from local organizations who partner with us
Protected by volunteer liability insurance
Neighbors bringing a beacon of hope

We bring books to your home...

Spooner Memorial Library and Neighbor to Neighbor - Washburn County have created a new venture together to serve homebound readers in Washburn County! Books on Rails chugs along to "help homebound citizens have access to quality resources, services, and information by providing practical support services and meaningful connections."

Free book delivery and pick-up services - Neighbor to Neighbor volunteers
Free book matching services and extended due dates - Spooner Memorial Library staff
Free access to books, including large print books and books on CDs

In order to "get your ticket" on the train, contact the Spooner Memorial Library at 715-635-2792 for the information packet.

We bring groceries to your home...

Schmitz's Economart and Faith in Action - Washburn County have formed a partnership to create our new Grocery Grabbers program. The mission of this FREE service is to help homebound seniors have access to quality food and develop meaningful connections to volunteers.

Economart will fill grocery orders each week on Tuesday, and Neighbor to Neighbor volunteers will deliver the orders to qualifying seniors in our community.

To Qualify for Services, Recipients Must...

Live in Washburn County, WI
Be 60 years old or older
Get into a car or truck with little or no help from a volunteer

Don’t need a volunteer to give you your medicine
Don’t need a volunteer to give baths or showers
Don’t need to be lifted or moved

For more information on how we can serve you or a loved one, contact us by phone or email.
Phone: (715) 635-2252 - fiawashburn@gmail.com