If you have a more urgent need, please click here to find a local pantry near you. For additional information, please email [email protected] or call 630-443-6914. If you are in need of additional assistance, please check out the following sites:
Food Resources
For additional food resources, please see the following:
Find a pantry near you here: (https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/)
Find the Mobile Pantry Truck here: (https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/distributions/)
Find assistance with SNAP/Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) by visiting: https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/snap-food-stamps/
Find nutrition information here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/myplate
Top Box Foods
Top Box Foods is a non-profit organization with a simple purpose: to offer easily accessible, delicious, and healthy food at affordable prices.
www.topboxfoods.com
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
Covid-19 Resources
For information on COVID-19, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
For updates from the State of Illinois, please visit: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/
To find a testing site near you, please visit: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites
For questions about face masks, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
The Governor has required the temporary closure of all care facilities. For more information, visit: coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/resources-for-families-and-children
To locate child care for parents at this time, call the statewide toll free number (888) 228-1146
Or visit the emergency care website: https://emergencycare.inccrra.org/
DeKalb County Resources
In DEKALB County, call 2-1-1 or visit PATH to find help with housing, utilities, and more.
- DeKalb County Information
County website: dekalbcounty.org - DeKalb County Health Department
Website: health.dekalbcounty.org/
Phone number: (815) 758-6673
County COVID-19 information: health.dekalbcounty.org/coronavirus/ - Family Service Agency
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- Family Service Agency serves as an "umbrella agency" of five distinct community programs: Youth Mentoring, Children's Advocacy Center, Center for Youth Counseling, Community Action Program, and Senior Services. We organize the efforts of many local agencies to provide the best care possible to our community.
- 1325 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
- Phone: (815) 758-8616
- www.fsadekalbcounty.org
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- Network of Nations: Network of Nations (NofN) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that links Northern Illinois University (NIU) and community international students with each other and with volunteers from churches in the DeKalb Co., Illinois area. Network of Nations is committed to extending hospitality and practical assistance, and offering them a caring community for friendship and cross-cultural understanding.
- Safe Passage
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- Safe Passage, a comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault agency, provides: a 24-hour hotline; short and long term transitional housing (including all food and personal items); counseling; children's therapy for child victims of sexual assault and domestic violence; legal advocacy; 24-hour hospital response; prevention programs for children and adolescents and more.
- 24 Hour Crisis/Client service call line: (815) 756-5228
- 24 Hour Crisis/Client text line (815) 393-1995
- www.safepassagedv.org
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- Hope Haven
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- Hope Haven's mission is to provide shelter, meals, and life skills programs for homeless individuals and families as they prepare for relocation.
- 1145 Rushmoore Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
- Phone: (815) 758-5765
- https://www.hopehavendekalb.com/
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Lake County Resources
In LAKE County, call or text 2-1-1 for help with housing, utilities, mental health and addiction, health care, crisis help, support, and more. Visit 211LakeCounty.org
- Lake County Information
County website: www.lakecountyil.gov - Lake County Health Department
Website: www.lakecountyil.gov/148/Health-Department-Community-Health-Cente
Phone number: (847) 377-8000
County COVID-19 information: www.lakecountyil.gov/4377/Coronavirus-Disease-2019-COVID-19 - A Safe Place
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- A Safe Place is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs we assist victims in transforming their lives after violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and human trafficking and how we can all be involved in ending them.
- 24 Hour toll free hotline: (800) 600-SAFE (7233)
- Main office: (847) 731-7165
- www.asafeplaceforhelp.org
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- Kids Above All
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- Since 1894, our mission has been to protect, heal and educate children and families so they can build better lives. Using a trauma-informed, clinical framework, Kids Above All invests in children and youth, strengths families through various programs, and offers therapeutic and counseling services.
- 415 Washington St., Suite 002 Waukegan, IL 60085
- Phone: (773) 867-7360
- www.kidsaboveall.org
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- Mano a Mano
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- Mano a Mano's mission is to empower immigrant families to become full participants in their community. Our vision is an integrated community where everyone has access to opportunities and pathways to success. Through programs that support engaged citizens, healthy families, productive parents, and successful children. Serving Lake and McHenry Counties.
- 1801 Sheridan Rd., Suite #101 North Chicago, IL 60064
- Phone: (224) 538-7270
- www.mamfrc.org
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- YWCA
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- YWCA empowers women, children, and families in the Lake County community. They have been in Lake County for over 98 years and continue to strive for the growth and success of all those living in the area. YWCA provides services such as: childcare resources and referral, an economic empowerment program, health services program, and youth development programs
- 1425 Tri State Pkwy Suite 180, Gurnee, IL
- Phone: (847) 662-4247
- ywcalakecounty.org
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Will County Resources
- Will County Center for Community Concerns (Will)
- 2455 Glenwood Avenue Joliet, IL 60435
- (815) 722-0722
- http://www.wcccc.net/default.asp
- The mission of the Will County Community Affairs Center is to assist and enable low- and moderate-income individuals to gain the opportunities they need to prepare for self-sufficiency. We are a 501 (c) (3) charity dedicated to addressing community needs by providing the following programs and services:
- Community Service Block Grant
- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
- IHWAP (Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program)
- WCCCC is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency
- Will County Health Department
- 501 Ella Ave Joliet, IL 60433
- (815) 727-8480
- https://willcountyhealth.org/covid-19/will-county-resources/
Winnebago County Resources
In WINNEBAGO County, visit PATH to find help with housing, utilities, and more.
- Winnebago Community Market
- 765 Research Parkway Rockford, IL 61109
- (815) 639-1257 ext. 555
- https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/winnebago-community-market/
- Delivery from Winnebago Community Market to your door now available! Call the number above to place your delivery request and learn more about delivery. The Winnebago Community Market is a healthy, client-choice market serving neighbors in need in Winnebago County by providing groceries and other resources.
- Winnebago County Information
County website: wincoil.us - Winnebago County Health Department
Website: www.wchd.org
Phone number: (815) 720-4000
County COVID-19 information: www.wchd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=749&Itemid=1336 - Rock Valley College Dislocated Workers Program
Phone Number: 815-921-2200 or 815-395-6619
Website: http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Community/dwp.cfm - The Workforce Connection (Boone, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties)
- Phone: 815-847-7574
- Website: http:www.theworkforceconnection.org
The Workforce Connection serves Winnebago, Boone, and Stephenson counties. Current resources include: job training, computer and internet access, job search and resume assistance, refugee and immigrant services, assistive technology, and more..
Additional Resources
Find other resources here: https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/additional-services/
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- CaptionCall - CaptionCall is a federally funded program, established by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is a no-cost resource for those with hearing loss who could need captioning to use the phone effectively. A few highlights about CaptionCall amplified captioning phone service:
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- Ensures accurate communication with 911 and doctors to keep people safe and healthy
- The phone has the ability to save the captioning for later reference (great for when a doctor’s office calls with their lab results, appointment times, etc.)
- Helps people stay in touch socially with family and friends
- Helps people with hearing loss live more independently for a longer period of time
- Services in English and Spanish
- (630) 605-2394
- https://captioncall.com/
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- COBRA
www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/fscobra.html - Comprehensive healthcare for children
www.allkids.com - Free way to find a list of housing options in Illinois
www.ilhousingsearch.org/ - Free services for career, education and work support
www.illinoisworknet.com - Free/Low Cost Internet
For more information, visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/ConnectIllinois/Pages/LowCostBroadband.aspx - Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Program
www.chip.state.il.us - Illinois Department of Aging: Senior HelpLine
- If you’re a senior citizen in Illinois trying to reach the Senior HelpLine, call: 1-800-252- 8966
- Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
For unemployment benefits questions, call: 1-800-244-5631
Or visit the IDES website: www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx
Please note: IDES has been experiencing a higher than normal influx of inquiries. Please be patient but persistent in your outreach - Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
- Apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other assistance programs.
- Visit their website to learn more about what programs and assistance IDHS can help provide: http://www.dhs.state.il.us
- To apply for assistance visit: ABE.Illinois.gov
- You can also call the ABE hotline for assistance at 1-800-843-6154
- Official Health Marketplace
http://getcoveredillinois.gov/ - Utility Bill Assistance/LIHEAP
http://www.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/UtilityBillAssistance/Pages/HowtoApply.aspx or call 877-411-9276 - Veteran Services
www1.va.gov
www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/Veteran_Services.aspx - WellCare - Medicare Advantage Plans
www.wellcarenow.com