South Elgin
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Local offices in South Elgin
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Utilities · City office
Village Hall and Administrative Services
10 N. Water Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
Help here
- Utility bills and water or sewer serviceGet help with utility bills, make a payment, or start or stop water and sewer service.Apply online
- Village Hall servicesAsk the village about local services, forms, and general questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southelgin.com
Library · Regional office
Gail Borden Public Library District, South Elgin Branch
127 South McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and get help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gailborden.info
Village of South Elgin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of South Elgin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation
29 miles from the center of South Elgin5912 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL 60651
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Cook County residents
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Above and Beyond Free Food Pantry
31 miles from the center of South Elgin817 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
- Wed12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
- Fri12 PM to 3 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 60624
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Chicago Hope Inc.
32 miles from the center of South Elgin2505 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60651, 60618, 60622, 60639, 60641 and 60647
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
ICNA Relief USA Chicago
32 miles from the center of South Elgin2809 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60659, 60645 and 60625
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Agents of Hope Training and Information Center
32 miles from the center of South Elgin2736 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Hours
- Mon2 PM to 5 PM
- Tue2 PM to 5 PM
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60659 and 60645
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Resurrection UMC
32 miles from the center of South Elgin5717 W 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60629 and 60638
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve South Elgin
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
Two Rivers Head Start Agency
1661 Landmark Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kane County
South Elgin is in Kane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Aurora
361 W. Old Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Elgin
700 S. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Local office · Regional office
Kane County 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Contacts, Inc.
100 S. Hawthorne Street, Elgin, IL 60123
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying utility bills and for home weatherization.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cci-hci.org
Public health · County office
Kane County Health Department
1240 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kanehealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center
37W777 IL Route 38, 2nd Floor, St. Charles, IL 60175
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse free legal information, forms, computers, and help finding court resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kclawlibrary.org
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.
Call 988Text 988