Financial Assistance and Grant Programs Resources
Financial Assistance Resources For Microtia and Atresia Surgery
The Ear Community provides a list of charities, foundations and organizations that offer financial assistance to families with children who need help with surgery to reconstruct the outer ear (microtia) and open the ear canal (atresia) to improve hearing.
Find Food IL Community Food Map
Find Food IL is a community food map that provides a list of places offering free food or meals in your community. You can find food pantries, stores and markets that accept SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons, and more resources that are close to you.
The map is available in English, Spanish and French.
Find Help Southern Illinois connects people to area programs and services, including:
- Food and basic needs, such as food pantries, baby supplies, clothing and home goods
- Housing and shelter options
- Healthcare services, including medical, dental and vision care and transportation to health care
- Addiction and recovery support
- Mental well-being services
- Financial assistance for child care, transportation, medical supplies and more
- Education and employment programs
- Legal assistance
Use the search filter to find the help you need in your community—sort by “closest” to receive the local information first.
The resource hub is an initiative of Southern Illinois Healthcare, Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network and the Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families. The hub also receives support from the McKinney Vento Program for the Homeless Region V, Carbondale Elementary School District 95, Herrin Community Unit School District 4 Family Outreach Program, and the Carbondale Community Cabinet for Children and Youth with funding provided by Birth to Five Illinois.
Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.
You can also visit Feeding Illinois for more information about Illinois food banks.
First Hand Foundation’s pediatric medical grants provide vital financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured children up to age 18. The grants aim to help children receive timely, life-changing treatment that improves their health and quality of life. Families can apply for grants to cover critical medical expenses such as surgeries, prescriptions, medical equipment and travel costs. Each child is eligible for one grant every 12 months.
Learn more about applying for a grant, covered expenses and eligibility on First Hand Foundation’s website.
Applications can be submitted anytime. Grants are reviewed monthly.
For questions, fill out the online Contact Us to Learn More form on First Hand Foundation‘s website.
Food and Support Programs in Chicago and Cook County
Get help finding food, nutrition programs, job training, and accessing programs at over 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community partners in the Chicagoland area.
Visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website for more information.
Food Pantries in the Rock Island Area
Catholic Quad Cities offers food pantries and outreach throughout the area. Visit its Works of Mercy page for a list of pantries, services and when each location is open.
Food Pantry at Christ Church in East Moline and Silvis
The Food Pantry at Christ Church provides groceries to over 10,000 people annually at its Silvis and East Moline campuses.
Food is distributed at:
- The Silvis Food Pantry, 1301 2nd Ave., on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- The East Moline Campus in the Family Life Center, 3801 7th Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information, email connect@christchurchquadcities.com or call (309) 755-2508
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
FreeFood.org is a website where people can find and add free food resources locally and nationwide.