Meals and Financial Assistance Resources

Holy Trinity High School in Chicago Summer Meals

Free meals are available to all children and young adults under 18 years old.  Children need not be present at pick up, nor do they need to attend the school where pick up is made.  There is a maximum of five meals per car.

Holy Trinity High School (Starting June 15)
1443 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60642
Monday-Friday,  11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Homeless Assistance Community Contacts

Illinois has many designated Continuum of Care agencies in local communities that can help people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to find affordable housing in local communities.

Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois

The Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.

Contact a Homeless Prevention Provider from the list to receive services.

Housing Forward

Housing Forward’s mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. It offers a full range of programs and services that include emergency assistance, prevention and stabilization services; employment readiness; supportive housing; and homelessness prevention.

Housing Forward serves the following 21 communities in west Cook County: Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Chicago (Austin), Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Forest View, Franklin Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Schiller Park, Stickney, Stone Park and Westchester.

In addition, Housing Foward serves clients who choose to live in Brookfield, Lyons, North Riverside, Riverside and LaGrange through its supportive housing programs.

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ILHousingSearch.org

ILHousingSearch.org is a free bilingual online resource for renters and property providers in Illinois.

You can search for affordable, accessible and market-rate housing to fit your needs and budget.

For additional assistance, call (877) 428-8844  (toll-free) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dial 7-1-1 for TTY.

Illinois Computer Equity Network

Illinois has launched a statewide network that will receive, refurbish and redistribute used computers to those in need.

This initiative responds to the 1.1 million Illinois households currently without computers and aims to bridge the digital divide for those without internet access to help improve connectivity essential for remote learning, work from home, telemedicine, and other requirements of everyday life.

The project is a partnership of the state of Illinois, PCs for People and various community partners.

To be eligible, residents must be below 200 percent of the poverty level or enrolled in income-based government assistance programs, such as free or reduced school lunch, Medicaid or SNAP.

Individuals can register for upcoming distribution events in their area to receive a computer, internet or both.

Visit www.pcsforpeople.org/illinois/ or call (618) 215-3787 for more information.

Illinois Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

The Illinois Emergency Rental Assistance Programs webpage provides updated information about COVID-19 emergency rental assistance programs throughout Illinois. Information is available in multiple languages and includes:

• Programs that are currently open
• Type of assistance provided
• Eligibility requirements
• Where to apply
• How to apply and the documentation needed

Latino Policy Forum

A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months).

Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible. The program determines annual eligibility levels based on available funding and may not exceed 200 percent of the federal nonfarm poverty level.