Community Assistance

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Wood River Township Residents

Madison County Community Development

Madison County Community Development- MCCD is a department within Madison County that administers additional Federal, State of Illinois and local grant programs to the public. From the MCCD website: "Madison County Community Development is committed to expanding economic opportunities, promoting affordable housing and suitable living environments, providing necessary emergency services and diligently working to alleviate conditions of poverty in Madison County."

MCCD provides

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP Begins Oct 2, 2023 see below for more information

LIHEAP TO BEGIN TAKING APPLICATIONS SOON:

See eligibility requirements

Eligible families can apply starting Oct. 2 at helpillinoisfamilies.com, by contacting a participating local agency or by calling 1-833-711-0374 for assistance in 30 languages.

October 2- to income-eligible households with seniors age 60 or older, with a documented long-term disability, or with children under age 6.

Nov. 1- to income-eligible households that are disconnected or facing imminent threat of disconnection and

Dec. 1 to all income-eligible households.

Those selected receive a one-time payment made directly to a utility provider on their behalf. Last year, more than 311,000 households received assistance, with an average of more than $1,000 a household.

Income eligibility ranges from a 30-day gross income of $2,430 to single-person households to $6,713 for a family of six.

Low Income Home Water Assistance Program-LIHWAP, can be used for sewer as well. NOT FUNDED AS OF 6-22-23

Emergency Rental Assistance Program-ERAP -NOT FUNED AS OF 6-22-23

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS GO TO THE MCCD SITE

Madison County Community Development Site

https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/community_development/index.php

Applications for all MCCD programs are found on their website, all applications are gotten through them and returned to their office at 157 N Main Ste- 312 Edwardsville, IL 62025

WOOD RIVER TOWNSHIP IS NOT A PICKUP OR DROP OFF SITE FOR ANY OF THESE APPLICATIONS.

LIHEAP & LIHWAP APPLICATION ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MCCD OFFICE AT -157 N MAIN ST STE 312 Ave. Edwardsville, IL 62025

Madison County Community Development Phone #s

618-296-4386-LIHEAP

618-296-6485-LIHWAP

618-296-5300 Crisis Hotline/HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

618-296-5423-Emergency Rental Assistance Program- runs seasonally see MCCD site for more information.

General Assistance Township residents with little or no income and who meet certain requirements may apply at the Supervisor's Office for help with rent, utilities and/or groceries. The application process for General Assistance takes 30 days to process. Contact the Supervisor's Office- 618-259-2366

Federal Food Bank For Persons 60 years and older-Wood River Township Residents only

Must qualify through application at the Clerk's office. The food box comes once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month and is a box of commodities. For more information call the Clerk's office 618-259-7260

Local Food Pantries

House of Victory-20 Harvel Court Cottage Hills

Thursdays-9AM-Noon 618-258-9933 call for more information

Operation Blessing-183 Lenora Wood River 618-251-5683

Community Hope Center

1201 Hope Center Lane Cottage Hills

Food Market-call 618-251-8021 to make an appointment to come and shop our free SWAP Pantry

(Supporting Wellness at Pantries)

Soup for the Soul-no appointment necessary to enjoy a free lunch of Soup, sandwich, salad and deserts.

Soup for the Soul Lunches times are-M-W-F 10AM-1PM & Tuesdays from 10AM-12PM, the cafe is closed on Thursdays.

Lovejoy United Presbyterian Church- 2550 Rockhill Road Wood River. 618-254-5880

Food Pantry

The LoveJoy United Food Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 9–10 AM. Our neighbors who utilize our pantry may come once per month to receive assistance.

Crisis Food Pantry-21 E 6th St Alton, Across from Salvation Army

Open Monday thru Friday, 1 PM-3PM call ahead for appointment @ 618-462-8201

www.foodpantries.org/li/crisis_food_center_62002

Salvation Army Alton-525 Alby St Alton 618-465-7764

Guardian Angel Food Pantry-Catholic Charities-

3512 McArthur Blvd
Alton, IL - 62002
Phone: (618) 462-0634
Fax Number: (618) 462-3209

hours-Wednesday & Fridays- 12:30pm-3:30pm

St. Louis Food Bank-314-292-6262 for more information on area food banks

Riverbend Comm Food Pantry

929 Milnor Street
Alton, IL - 62002
Phone: (618) 462-9841

Provides a food pantry. Pantry Hours: Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm For more information, please call.

United Way 211 Helps & United Way Community Information Exchange

this website has information for all the greater St. Louis-Metro area community resources.

https://www.211helps.org/https://www.211helps.org/

http://www.ulmadisonco.org/programs.cfma

from their website:

" Madison County Urban League strives to provide quality services in the areas of housing, employment, health care and education through programs that address and enhance the community and its constituency.

Community Hope Center-1201 Hope Center Lane Cottage Hills

Food Market-call 618-251-8021 to make an appointment to come and shop our free SWAP Pantry

(Supporting Wellness at Pantries)

Soup for the Soul-no appointment necessary to enjoy a free lunch of Soup, sandwich, salad and deserts.

Soup for the Soul Lunches times are-M-W-F 10AM-1PM & Tuesdays from 10AM-12PM, the cafe is closed on Thursdays.

For Other Services CHC has call 618-251-8021 or go to their website link below.

https://communityhopecenteril.org/get-help/

from their website:

We concentrate our collaborative, holistic efforts on children, youth and families who’ve experienced trauma, most often due to violence, addiction, poverty and homelessness.

https://riverbendfamilyministries.com/

Mountains to Molehills partners with Riverbend Family Ministries

We are Mountains to Molehills. As our name suggests, we do our best to make molehills out of figurative mountains. When someone is in need and might lack or have a broken essential item or furnishing, we do our best to fix that problem and make their lives a bit easier.

See their link below

Mountains to Molehills

Senior Servies Plus Ride Program & Meals on Wheels

618-465-3298 Choose Extension 107 to set up rides for doctor's visits etc.

To set up Meals on Wheels use the same phone number, but choose option #141

SENIOR SERVICES PLUS

2603 N Rodgers Ave, Alton, IL 62002

(618) 465-3298

https://www.seniorservicesplus.org/

Senior & Disabled Rides for Doctors Visits & Meals on Wheels

Madison County Transit-ACT Bus (Agency for Community Transit) Information

ACT Bus Call center 618-931-7433, choose option #1

Call for information to get an application for eligibility to set up rides to doctor's visits ect.

Must be 65 or older or doctor verified medical disability. To register as a senior over 65, which is the quicker route, without needing a doctor verification, call the number above to request an application. Person applying will need a phot copy of State ID or State Driver's License to complete the application. Still Call the number above to apply with a doctor verified medical disability.