COVID-19 Resources
Food Pantries – Chicago South Suburbs
A list of food pantries and hours of operation in the Chicago south suburbs.
Food Pantries in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties
The Illinois Extension provides a list of local food pantries in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties.
Food Pantries in Stephenson County – Freeport Area
List of pantries in the Freeport area, including their schedules.
Food Pantries In Stephenson County – Outside Freeport
List of pantries outside Freeport, including their schedules.
FoodFinder’s free website and app display an interactive food assistance map, helping users find their nearest food pantry or other free food programs anywhere in the United States.
- Website: https://foodfinder.us/
- App: “FoodFinder – Fighting Hunger”
- Email: info@foodfinder.us
Ford Credit is offering help to those who lease or finance through Ford Credit and are affected by COVID-19.
As of late September 2024, every home in the United States is eligible to order another round of free at-home tests through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) at https://special.usps.com/testkits. You can learn more at www.covid.gov/tests.
- Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
- The program will ship orders for free starting Sept. 30, 2024.
Individuals who are blind or have low vision can learn about ordering more accessible at-home COVID-19 tests here.
For those who cannot access the internet or need help placing an order, please call (800) 232-0233 or the TTY line at (888) 720-7489.
If you have COVID-19 tests at home, you can see the full list of extended expiration dates on the Federal food and Drug Administration’s website.
Funeral and Burial Benefits Program
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Funeral and Burial Benefits Program pays for funeral and burial expenses when a person’s resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates.
More information and forms for submitting a claim are available online or at your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local FCRC.
Get Out the Vaccine is a website from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities that provides information to help people with disabilities and their families make informed decisions about being vaccinated for COVID-19.
GoNoodle helps teachers and parents get kids moving with short interactive activities. Desk-side movement helps kids achieve more by keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the day.