Central Illinois Foodbank

The Central Illinois Foodbank provides food, develops awareness, and creates solutions for food insecurity in partnership with over 140 agencies across 21 central and southern Illinois counties.

The Central Illinois Food Bank is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the front desk at (217) 522-4022 or email info@centralillinoisfoodbank.org.

Talking with Children During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a tip sheet for caregivers, parents, and teachers on talking with children during infectious disease outbreaks.

SAMHSA tip sheet provides information for toddlers to teens and includes:

  • Possible reactions
  • Talking with children and youth in different age groups
  • Supporting children and managing their responses
  • Self-care
  • More resources

COVID-19 SERIES, Part 1: Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First

This Family Voices Resources eBlast shares resources for self-care and asks us to consider what happens if we get sick, with related types of emergency planning to consider in order to be prepared.

Spanish Version

Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families

Information from Family Voices on how families of children with special healthcare needs can prepare for emergencies.

Salvation Army in Decatur and Macon County

The Salvation Army of Decatur and Macon County offers services including a food pantry, youth programs, the Pathway of Hope program for single parents, homeless prevention emergency support, a men’s transitional shelter and more.

Contact the Salvation Army of Decatur at (217) 428-4672.

Laundry Service at All in One Laundry Center

$1 per load wash n’ fold laundry service, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

801 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL

(217) 544-5058

Kumler Outreach Ministries

Kumler Outreach Ministries provides help to neighbors who are struggling in the greater Springfield, Illinois area. Programs include a food pantry, medicine program, neighborhood gardens, free personal hygiene items, diapers and newborn items.

 

ComEd Financial Assistance Options

ComEd offers assistance programs and its Smart Assistance Manager tool (SAM) to help you find the right options. ComEd programs include free energy-saving products, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), payment and budget billing arrangements, and more.

 

Peoples Gas Payment Arrangements and Energy Assistance

If you cannot pay your energy bill due to financial difficulties, Peoples Gas has flexible payment arrangement plans or energy assistance options that may help.

Helping Hands of Springfield

Helping Hands of Springfield is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides homeless services to single adults 18 and older. It provides a shelter and supportive services, including individualized case management, advocacy and referrals, representative payee services, and shower facilities. It also provides help to obtain prescriptions, identification services, and employment assistance.

If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless, call (217) 522-0048. For other housing-related needs, please call 211.