Non-Food Assistance

Food Stamps/SNAP

To learn how you can receive food stamp benefits, please visit the Illinois Department of Human Services to see if you qualify and to complete an online application.

GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov makes finding assistance programs easy. In just five minutes, you can complete the online questionnaire and receive a customized list from the site's more than 1,000 Federal and state benefits assistance program. Click here to visit www.GovBenefits.gov.

Energy Assistance Programs

For information about getting assistance with your energy bills and how to apply, visit Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Legal Services

For information on free legal services to low-income persons and those over 65, visit Prairie State Legal Services.

Medical Programs

To learn more about medical assistance programs available in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Some of these programs include, AllKids, FamilyCare, IllinoisCares, and many others.

Social Security

For more information on Social Security, visit their website or call 800.772.1213.

Homeless Resources

To learn more about homeless resources or where to turn for help in DuPage County, visit the DuPage County Continuum of Care website. To learn more about other resources for the homeless throughout Illlinois, click here to visit the U.S. Department of Housing & Uurban Development website.

Other Programs

To learn about Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); General Assistance, Child Care, and other programs that may be available, visit Illinois Department of Human Services or call your local DHS office.