General Assistance | Peru Township

1009 Peoria Street, Peru, IL 61354

Eligibility

Open to any township resident 18 years or older who is either a U.S. resident or legal alien; Primarily for adults without minor children, without adequate income, and who are ineligible for any other monetary forms of assistance

Required documents

Documentation of residence, income, assets, and current photo ID, Social Security Card or number

Hours

Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm

(815) 223-0746

Voice·

Main Phone

Website

https://www.lasallecountyil.gov/352/Peru-Township

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Peru, IL

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/20/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Medical Expense Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Clothing Vouchers Temporary Financial Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Food Vouchers

Providing organization

Peru Township

Provides emergency and general assistance when funds are available to qualified residents of Peru Township, IL.