Finding Food & Other Essentials Near Campus

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

Grocery & Food Options

Grocery Stores
International Restaurants & Markets

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 Milwaukee International Dining Guide caters to a variety of regional cuisines and tastes.

UWM Food Center & Pantry

The UWM Food Center & 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.

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.