Provides assistance with rent, utilities, food, household, and personal supplies to the applicants who qualify.

Those applying will receive one 5-coupon booklet per person per year, normally worth $25.00. The coupons usually arrive late July and are on a first come-first serve basis. Coupons are good until October 31st.

Eligibility based on income.

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Offers food vouchers and a clothing closet for individuals in need.

Provides coupon booklets to assist older adults with purchasing fruits and vegetables. Coupons can be used at local Farmers Markets and roadside stands at approved locations. Booklets are distributed during the normal business hours of local senior citizen center and booklet recipients receive a list of approved market sites.

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

Provides financial assistance and education to eligible households with a grocery voucher to meet their meal gaps.

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

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

Food pantry. Also offers vouchers for Hinckley Fresh Market to local residents. Offers school supplies and household supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) when donations are received.

Provides financial assistance for residents with little or no income through the General Assistance program, including assistance for rent and utilities, food, and personal/household items.

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.

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

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.

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.

Provides assistance to discharged veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, as well as benefits available under federal, state, or local laws. Services may include emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Funding is limited for 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.