Montgomery
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Local offices in Montgomery
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
200 N. River St., Montgomery, IL 60538
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsGet help understanding or paying your Village water, sewer, and garbage bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryil.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
200 N. River St., Montgomery, IL 60538
Help here
- Village services and resident helpVisit Village Hall for help with village services and questions about living in Montgomery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomeryil.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Oswego Senior & Community Center
3525 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL 60543
Help here
- Senior and community programsFind activities, classes, and events for seniors and the wider Oswegoland community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegoseniorcenter.org
Library · Regional office
Oswego Public Library District, Montgomery Campus
1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery, IL 60538
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, programs, and other library resources at the Montgomery campus.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswego.lib.il.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Montgomery
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Kendall County Health Department
811 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560-9249
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kendall County
Montgomery is in Kendall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Kendall County Circuit Clerk Child Support
807 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Child support case records and enforcementThe Circuit Clerk keeps local records of monitored child support payments and can explain how to request a payment history or start enforcement for overdue support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kendallcountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Kendall County Legal Self-Help Center
Kendall County Courthouse, 807 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Legal self-help informationThe self-help center provides information and forms for people handling a legal problem without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kendall.illinoislegalaid.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services Associates, Yorkville Office
908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the office for local senior services and help finding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorservicesassoc.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County
811 W. John Street, Room 254, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can contact the commission for help with county, state, and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kendallcountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kendall County Emergency Management Agency
1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe agency coordinates county emergency planning and response during disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kendallcountyil.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Illinois workNet Center - Kendall
811 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesThe center offers job search resources, workshops, intake, and referrals to workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoisworknet.com
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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