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AA – Alcoholics Anonymous has open meetings that are held weekly.

  • When: Every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Where: United Congregational Church, 117 West Street, Mellen, WI  54546
  • Call: Nikki at 715-208-2219 or Phyllis 651-263-7990 for additional information.

Ashland County Aging Unit – Providing Senior Assistance in Ashland County

Ashland County Housing Authority – the main office is located in Mellen serving 6 northern Wisconsin counties. They assist people and families who qualify with housing, housing assistance, weatherization, heating assistance, and electric assistance among other things.

  • Phone: (715) 274-8311 or (800) 274-8311
  • Fax: (715) 274-4303

Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) – main office is located in Ashland, WI.  BART is a bus company with bus routes that run north to Bayfield, south to Phillips, and west to Odanah. Rates are reduced for seniors aged 60+ and/or those with a disability as well as youth (age 6-18). Children under 6 are free when accompanied by an adult. A bus stops in Mellen on Mondays and Thursdays.

The BRICK’s Helping Hands Food Shelf – is located in the north part of the Mellen City Hall building.  They are open the third Thursday of every month from 11:00am to 5:00pm.  They are a service for families and individuals in the Mellen area provided by volunteers, the Mellen community, and the BRICK Ministries. We are neighbors helping our neighbors in need. Refer to their website for more information. The Brick’s main office is in Ashland, WI across from Super One Foods. 

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Food donations may be dropped off at these Mellen churches and businesses:

  • Congregational United Church of Christ
  • Holy Rosary Catholic Church
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church
  • Mellen City Hall
  • Northern State Bank
  • Superior Choice Credit Union

Senior Nutrition Program (Senior Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels) – sponsored by the Ashland County Aging Unit, Inc. Meals are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on site. Home Delivery only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mellen residents are welcome at any site as there is no longer a meal site in Mellen. Meals are available for individuals who are 60 and older regardless of income or assets. The weekly menu is published in the Mellen Weekly Record. Site contacts for Reservations or Cancellations are as follows:

  • Ashland Site – 715-682-4414 ext. 0
  • Mellen Home Delivery – 1-888-682-7672
  • Sanborn Site – 715-278-3955
  • Glidden Site – 1-888-682-7672
  • Butternut Site – 715-769-9417
  • Toll Free 1-888-682-7672

Wholly Threads Limited – Mellen Thrift Shop/Wholly Threads is a thrift store located on Bennett Avenue in Mellen. They take donations of clothing, housewares, toys, books, etc. and resell those items at a very reduced rate. They are also known to help those in need.  Wholly Threads Limited is a nonprofit organization formed in 1996 by representation from local area churches. Check out Thrift Store News in the local weekly paper, the Mellen Weekly-Record, to find out what is happening at the thrift store. Stop in and see what they have for sale and say hi to the volunteers. We do not accept credit or debit cards. Cash or check only!

  • 119 East Bennett Avenue, Mellen, WI  54546
  • Open: Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:00am to 4:00pm and occasionally on Saturdays