Assistance programs in Jefferson County Illinois
Find where to apply at in order to get financial help for paying rent, utility bills, housing costs, and more. There are organizations across Jefferson County IL as well as the city of Mt Vernon, ranging from churches to charities or non-profits, that assist low income families. They give out cash grants, free food boxes, clothes, and other goods and learn where to get financial help near where you live in Jefferson County IL.
Organizations that help pay the bills, including utility or housing
Crosswalk Community Action Agency is a local, non-profit organization that people can turn to for help. They have resources available for low to moderate income people in Jefferson County, as they are a regional non-profit. Stop by or contact them at 410 W. Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896. The phone number is (618) 937-3581. Some of the programs they offer are below.
- Help for heating and utility bills is available from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Government grant money will be provided to low-income residents of the county with the goal of helping them keep their electric, in particular heat, on.
- Emergency assistance and crisis grants from LIHEAP are available if the household is disconnected from any energy source or close to it. The money is expedited to the applicant. Read more about LIHEAP in Illinois.
- Emergency services program from Crosswalk helps pay other bills. Struggling residents of Mount Vernon IL and the county can get money to pay rent, medical and hospital bills, transportation costs for a job and other critical expenses.
- Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is available in Jefferson County IL. Crosswalk Community Action processes applications. This is a free program for low income homeowners that was created to help people conserve energy and save on their bills. Some of the improvements done to your home may include minor repairs, HVAC tune ups, insulations and more.
- Eviction and Homeless Prevention Programs are offered, in addition to the Emergency Services referenced above. The program provides rental assistance, utility bill help, funds for security deposits, and other supportive services, such as mortgage help. The assistance is directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families across the county.
- Housing placement is another focus. They help people find a place to live that is also affordable. There is even information on housing with no wait list for qualified families in a crisis.
All of the resources listed above are offered by the Crosswalk Community Action Agency. They can help struggling people find other resources too and learn more on how to get help from Crosswalk Community Action Agency.
Another non-profit to call is the Salvation Army. They have a center that supports both Marion and Jefferson County. A number of assistance programs and social services are administered. The locations can help people apply for public assistance such as SNAP food stamps or WIC. Case workers also help with access other government benefits in Illinois.
- The Christian Charity has other programs too. Qualified people can receive money to pay rent (lot or apartment) or funds for energy bills. Other programs include the Angel Tree holiday program which gives kids free Christmas gits, back to school, and a free food pantry and clothing closet on site. Dial (618) 532-5942.
First United Methodist Church has various programs for people in Mt Vernon IL. The main resources is known as Angels on Assignment and from that the church provides emergency financial help to pay bills. There is also a free food pantry, low cost thrift store with furniture and other goods as well as transportation services - even details on a free car for struggling people for work reasons. The charity is at 1201 Broadway, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 and dial 618-242-1108
Mt. Vernon Christian Outreach & Resale is at 4704 Broadway St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. While mostly a thrift / reuse type charity, in some cases free items are given out. Or a few dollars to pay a critical bill. Phone: (618) 246-0872
United Way of South Central Illinois has a local office too at 716 Main St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. They also help struggling people from programs such as the Centralia Mobile Market, a food pantry, referrals from 211 and so much more. The number is (618) 242-8000, or look here for more details on the Jefferson County United Way https://www.uwsci.org/programs.
Food pantries in Jefferson County Illinois
Several different churches, non-profits, and charity organizations provide free groceries, food, and meals to the low income and people facing hunger. Centers may also have programs such as Thanksgiving baskets or Christmas meals/gifts for the needy. Some locations to call are below.
- Park Avenue Baptist Church runs the highest trafficked Food Pantry. The address is 900 Park Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Call (618) 242-1882. There are boxes of shelf stable groceries with some produce offered too.
- Central Christian Church which can be reached at (618) 242-4185 and is located in Mount Vernon.
- Food Pantry at West Side Baptist Church is located at 2900 Veterans Memorial Dr. Phone 618-244-7113. They give out free groceries year round with holiday food baskets too. The address is 2900 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.
- Epworth United Methodist Church at 401 Main St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Phone (618) 242-5394
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