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Vouchers for food for people in need
Provide vouchers for food to veterans or families of veterans in need.
Vouchers for groceries and meals. Part of the Immediate Assistance Program (IAP).
Provides assistance to purchase food
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program promotes the routine consumption of fruits and vegetables as a part of the daily diet. Checks for seniors are distributed at local senior facilities through the cooperation of the Illinois Department on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. These checks can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers' markets in (37) counties.
Offers financial assistance for immigrant or undocumented families in Lake County. Provides gift cards to help pay for food, transportation, or urgent medical expenses only.

Offers a program for qualifying LINK recipients to double LINK purchases at participating farmers markets.

For each dollar spent with a LINK card at a participating farmers market, individuals will receive a $1 coupon, up to $25. (EXAMPLE: $25 spent equals $25 worth of coupons earned.)

Link Up Illinois Double Value Coupons can only be spent on fruit and vegetables; not redeemable for cash or change.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Services

Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Transportation Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Facilitate an income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the county that provides financial assistance, such as for rent, utilities, food, or other essential needs, primarily for adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs.

Services

Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides short-term assistance involving basic necessities and resource help with budgeting. A home visit will be required. Cash is not provided, bills are paid by vouchers or certificates. Can provide furniture as well as certificates for grocery items not available at food pantries or through the LINK (food stamp) program.

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Financial Literacy Training
Household Goods Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs.

Services

Food Vouchers
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance

Provides assistance to travelers stranded in Tuscola with gas money, food, and hotel vouchers may be available.

Services

Homeless Motel Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Diapers

Offers financial assistance to members of the American Legion with children ages 18 and under who lives with the Veteran. Services include needs rental assistance, utility assistance, food, and more.

Services

Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Funding is limited to rent assistance, utility and water assistance, clothing and winter coat vouchers, and emergency food.

Each individual will be interviewed to determine the need, the best method to meet that need, and offer life skills guidance to prevent further occurrence of the emergency situation. Referrals are made to other human services agencies when appropriate.

Services

Winter Clothing
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
General Housing Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Diapers

Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

Services

Clothing Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Appliance Repair
General Appliance Provision
Furnaces

Offers the following vouchers to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store:

- Clothing.

- Furniture.

- Household items.

- Personal hygiene products.

- Other items as available.

Provides food directly to people in an emergency situation.

Services

Clothing Vouchers
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Household Goods Vouchers
Food Vouchers

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Diapers

Provides emergency assistance when funds are available. Assistance is provided through vouchers written directly to the service provider and may include assistance with rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, clothing, and food.

Also participates with the Nicor Gas Sharing program, which provides assistance with natural gas bills for those in need. Applications are available during those months in which the program is operating.

Services

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

Provides basic necessities and help those in crisis find the path to self-sufficiency.

Provides guidance, case management, referral, and advocacy.

When available, food, clothing and household vouchers, and rent and utility assistance may be offered. Does not provide assistance with security deposits.

Services

Food Vouchers
General Household Goods Provision
Clothing Vouchers
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Utility Service Payment Assistance