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Food Banks/Food Services
Food Banks/Food Services
Ebenezer Church Food Pantry
(708) 484-8113
1246 S Harvey, Berwyn
Serves Zip Codes 60404, 60804, 60304, 60644
Hours: Friday 5:00-7:00pm. *Bring ID and a Piece of Mail*
Kay Rops will continue to be at work and taking calls/meeting with families in need. Our legal team will also be available to consultation over the phone. (708) 795-6480, kay.rops@ebenezer-crc.org
Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry
(708) 386-1324
First United Church of Oak Park
848 Lake St. Oak Park
Serves Zip Codes 60130, 60131, 60171, 60176, 60301, 60302, 60304, 60305, 60402, 60644, 60654, and 60707
Hours: Saturday 9:00-12:00pm. Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. The first Wednesday of the month 3:30-6:30pm. *Bring ID and a Piece of Mail*
Share Food Share Love Food Pantry
(630) 347-5390
Faith Lutheran Church
3801 Madison, Brookfield.
Serves Brookfield, Hodgkins, LaGrange Park, LaGrange, Lyons, McCook, North Riverside, Riverside, Stickney, Countryside, Forest View.
Hours: Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday 10:00-12:00pm *Simple Registration Form*
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry
(773) 637-4800
1511 N Long Ave. Chicago
Serves Cook Country Residents
Hours: Saturday 8:00-10:00am
LaGrange Bible Church Food Pantry
(708) 354-2485
850 7th Ave LaGrange
Servers anyone over 18
Hours: Saturday 10:30-11:30am *Regardless of residency, application to complete*
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Visit website for other locations
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
Christian Life Center
(708) 398-3234 x5
3409 S Grove, Berwyn
Serves Zip Codes 60402, 60534, 60546 and 60804
Hours: Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm
TSA: Templo Laramie
(708) 222-0177 x5
2337 S Laramie, Cicero
Serves Cook Country every first Monday at 9:30-11:30 am.
Serves Cicero and Berwyn Monday and Tuesday 1:00=3:00 pm
CBS Anti-Hunger Foundation
(708) 863-4913
4940 W 21st, Cicero
Serves 60402 and 60804
Hours Tuesday 2:00-5:30 pm
Ministerio EL Shaddi
(708) 222-2200
1421 S Laramie, Cicero
Serves Cicero
Hours: Saturday 10:00-12:00pm
Cathloic Charities West Suburban
(708) 329-4046
1400 S Austin, Cicero
Serves West Suburbs
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9:30-11:30am, 12:30-4:00pm and Thursday 2:00-6:00pm
Cicero-Berwyn-Stickney Food Pantry: "Our food pantry is located at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1937 S. 50th Avenue in Cicero. The church is on the northeast corner of 50th Avenue and 21st Street. Please use the entrance on 21st Street. We are open Tuesdays from 2:00 - 5:30 P.M. Our phone number is (708) 863-4913. " http://www.cbsfoodpantry.org/program.html
Use the Find Food IL map to find places that are offering free food or meals in your community. You can also locate stores and markets that accept SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons. Plus, see the DHS or WIC office nearest to you. Enter your zip code to get started. Click on the orange circle with three lines to narrow your search and find a specific resource.
The locations and hours of operation for the resources listed on this map are subject to change without advance notice. Please call ahead to verify the days and hours of operation.
Enter your zip code to get started: https:// go.illinois.edu/FindFoodIL
Mental Health
Mental Health
Check out the Illinois DHS Free Services for the Governor's free programming for Illinois residents.
Youth Crossroads is available for tele-counseling. People can call the main number (708-484-7400) and follow the prompts to reach their School Based Counselor or they can send an email to their School Based Counselor, if they have their contact information.
Sarah's Inn: Domestic violence agency: People can continue call our hotline 708-386-4225. Spanish available.
Pillars Mental Health and Crisis services are continuing at this time virtually via telephone or video. Updates will be posted on their website.
24/7 assistance on our hotline for help with finding shelter, safety planning and support, etc...
Hotline number: 708-485-5254
Call 1-800-345-9049 to see if you qualify to have a crisis worker come to you for an evaluation within 2 hours.
COVID-19 coping line at 708-995-3898.
Hartgrove and Riveredge Hospital are still open, and as usual, in the event of a mental health crisis, can provide evaluations without appointment and free of charge. You can also call 9-1-1 in the event of a mental health crisis.
Crisis Text line can be accessed by texting 741-741. You can reach the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Both resources are free of charge, available 24/7, and will link you with trained mental health professionals.
Utility Assistance
Utility Assistance
ComEd is offering bill assistance options for families. Below is a description of the assistance they are providing.
Care Customer Hardship Grants. Residential customers facing financial hardships may be eligible to receive one-time CARE grants from ComEd to help them get back on their feet.
Covid-19 Financial Bill Assistance. A one-time bill assistance credit up to $500 is available their year for eligible, low-income households.
Flexible, Extended Payment Arrangements. For a limited time, low-income households and residential customers expressing financial hardships may be eligible for a flexible payment arrangement so they can spread balances over 24 payments, with 0% down. Residential customers who may not be facing financial hardships, but would like to spread balances, may be able to do so over 18 payments, with no more than 25% down.
Waiver of New Deposits and Fee Relief. ComEd is waiving any new deposit requirements for a limited time for customers expressing financial hardships and extending relief from various fees (such as reconnection fees) to help low-income residential customers.
State and Federal Financial Energy Assistance. Illinois' Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) and the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) also provided valuable financial help to households that may be facing financial challenges.
If you have any questions, ComEd can be reached at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661) Or you can visit their website at ComEd.com/Support
Illinois DHS and DPH Free Services
Illinois DHS and DPH Free Services
Illinois Call4Calm Text Line
If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish.
This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources.
Please go to the website for more FREE services:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123539
Technology
Technology
Comcast is providing two free months of internet services for new families that qualify for Internet Essentials. More information can be found here.
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