Finding Food & Other Essentials Near Campus

Once you arrive in Milwaukee, you will need to purchase groceries and likely other essentials for your new living space. There are many options near UWM.  Some are within walking distance of campus and others are accessible through the Milwaukee County Transit System buses. View information on activating your bus pass (U-PASS).

Grocery & Food Options

Grocery Stores
UWM Food Pantry

The UWM Food Pantry offers free groceries, diapers, and essentials to students facing food insecurity, which means that they do not have enough money to buy food. Students can use the pantry three times per month.

Local Restaurants

Several restaurants within walking distance of campus are located on Oakland Avenue. There are also many options on Downer Avenue and near the corner of North Avenue & Farwell Avenue.

Students craving the flavors of home can check our guide to local restaurants and markets catering to a variety of regional cuisines and tastes.

Food Delivery

You can use services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to have food delivered to you. Note: These delivery services might be more expensive in the U.S. than they are in your home country, and it is customary to tip your delivery driver.

Where to Find Other Essentials

Superstores

You can buy everything from bed sheets to groceries to electronics at these stores:

Shopping Malls
Pharmacies/Drug Stores
Buying Secondhand Items and Finding Gently Used Free Items

Always use caution interacting with strangers when arranging to pick up goods.