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General Assistance Program | Menard County Community Services
102 South 7th Street, 1st Floor, Petersburg, IL 62675
Eligibility
Must be re-established monthly in the form of a regular appointment wherein regular disbursement vouchers may be given out, Must be a Menard County resident ages 18 and older with no minor children in the home and meet income guidelines and not be eligible for other forms of assistance
Required documents
Proof of residency, Additional documents will be required
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(217) 632-4412
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Contact for information
Fees
None
Service area
Menard County, IL
Provides a limited monthly disbursed grant for individuals to be used to pay for basic needs including food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing or other essentials. The maximum monthly benefit for a General Assistance recipient has been set at $200.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/05/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Menard County Community Services
Provides community services.