Champaign-Urbana Community Resource Guide: COVID-19

An organic guide to Champaign-Urbana community resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic- A collaborative effort between the School of Social Work Community Learning Lab (CLL) and UniPlace Christian Church.

CountyCare COVID-19 Resources for Cook County

CountyCare provides information and resources for Cook County residents on getting vaccinated, and COVID-19 testing and staying up-to-date with boosters.

Community Hunger Network

Food pantries in DuPage County

Bloomington-Normal COVID-19 Information

This site serves as a resource for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Bloomington-Normal communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It includes support for childcare and meals as well as utility resources.

Meal Distribution for Bloomington School District 87 Students

District 87 will provide grab-and-go meals to any student in need at several locations in the community using school buses.

City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program

The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.

Please note: Applications are currently closed for the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which is a separate program.

Christ United Methodist East Moline Pantry

Serves East Moline and Silvis areas.

(309) 755-2508

Springfield School District 186 Meal Distribution Sites

Beginning Sept. 8, the Springfield School District 186 meal distribution is open to all children up to age 18, not just District 186 students.

Grab and go, prepackaged breakfast and lunch can be picked up each day from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at all locations listed on the District 186 website. Each child will receive one prepackaged breakfast and one prepackaged lunch each day.

Central Illinois Foodbank

At this time, the Foodbank’s 160 partner agencies largely remain open. Some are considering changes to their distribution models to enforce social distancing protocols to better meet the demands of their communities. If you or someone you know need food, you can find your nearest agency on their website.

Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others affected by the coronavirus.