Mid Central Community Action (MCCA): Helps assist families with rental/mortgage crisis assistance, housing programs, home family stabilization, and case management. 

 MCCA Website   

Phone: (309) 829-0691           

Address: 1301 W Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61701

Note: Rent/mortgage crisis assistance is generally limited to once every two years for an individual or family. 

City of Bloomington Township : General Assistance is designed for individuals who do not have legal dependents in the home.  If approved, a flat monthly grant of up to $439 per month is available for basic needs, such as:

• Shelter, Utilities, Food, Transportation, Household and other personal essentials

Bloomington Township Website

Phone: (309) 434-2730 

Address: 607 S Gridley, Suite B. Bloomington, IL 61701

Note: Recipients must also participate in the Township’s workfare program. 

Normal Township : General Assistance is a locally funded program that provides up to $425 per month to help individuals with basic needs when they have no adequate income or resources. 

 Normal Township Website 

 Phone: (309) 452-2060

 Address: 304 E Mulberry, Normal, IL 61761

Note: Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and be 18 or older, live in Normal Township, have no minor children in the household, and have lost income while seeking employment or pursuing disability benefits. 

Bloomington Housing Authority : The Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington (BHA) is dedicated to providing rental housing to low-income families and individuals in the Bloomington-Normal area. 

BHA Website 

Phone: (309) 829-3360

Address: 104 East Wood Street. Bloomington, IL 61701

Note: Apply on website 

Tazwood Community Services:  Their programs focus on helping people meet basic needs, maintain safe housing, and reduce energy costs. 

Tazood Community Services Website 

Phone: (309) 533-7723

Address: 808 S. Eldorado Rd, Unit 100, Bloomington, IL 61704

Rental/Housing Required Documents 

Summer EBT (SUN Bucks): Provides a \(\$120\) one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child to help buy groceries during the summer months when free or reduced school lunches are unavailable. Most eligible households receive this automatically. Summer only EBT 

Summer Food Service Program: Kids 18 and under can receive free meals and snacks at approved locations across the state. Find a location near you using the Summer Meal Site Finder or check the Summer Food Service Program 

Check Out the local food pantries!

Food Pantries 

Click below to find food resources in your area!

Food Finder Website 

Dental

Community Health Care Clinic: Helps uninsured and underinsured residents access affordable medical and dental-related services and referrals. Good starting point for financial assistance programs. 

Dental Clinic – Community Healthcare Clinic 

Phone:(309) 888-5531 

Address:900 Franklin Ave, Normal, IL 61761, United States

Note: Visit website for more details and/or other services offered. 

McLean County Health Department Dental Clinic: Offers sliding-scale dental care for eligible McLean County residents. Services may include cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and care for children and pregnant women. They accept Medicaid and uninsured patients. 

Dental Clinic- Health Department 

Phone:(309) 888-5450 

Address:200 W Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Medical

Chestnut Family Health Center: Federally qualified health center with sliding-scale fees for uninsured families. Accepts Medicaid and may help connect patients with dental resources. 

Chestnut Health Center 

Phone: (309) 557-1400

Address:702 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Vision

Bloomington Eye Professionals: Benefits cover comprehensive eye exams and eyeglasses once year (under the age of 20). Insurances they accept are listed on website. 

Bloomington Eye Professionals Website 

Phone: (309) 213-9200

Address: 1015 S Mercer Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701

Note: Fastest way to book an appointment is on the website!

Zenni Optical Eyewear: An online eyewear company that offers affordable prescription glasses, sunglasses, and blue light blocking lenses with a wide variety of styles and customization options.

Zenni Website 

Child Care Resource & Referral Network (CCRRN): The child care assistance program help eligible families afford safe, quality child care while parents work, attend school, or participate in training programs. 

CCAP Website 

Phone: (309) 828-1892  or (800) 437-8256

Address: 207 W Jefferson, Suite 301 Bloomington, IL 61701

Note: Visit Website for more information and services