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Financial Assistance and Grant Programs Resources

  • Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

    Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) provides research, resources and advocacy to improve the quality of life and health of people of all ages with food allergy. Food allergy can cause life-threatening allergic reactions. FARE supports food allergy research, education programs for people with and without food allergies, and awareness of healthcare options and treatments.

    FARE programs and services also include:

    If you have any questions, please contact 1 (800) 929-4040 or complete the Contact Us form on FARE’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

    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.

  • Freefood.org

    FreeFood.org is a website where people can find and add free food resources locally and nationwide.

  • Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

    Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides reconstructive surgery at no cost to families of children who are uninsured, underinsured, denied procedures as cosmetic or the deductible would be a financial hardship to the family. Surgery weekends are held three times a year at Comer Children’s Hospital.

  • Friends of Man

    Friends of Man is a non-profit that uses 100% of donations for charitable assistance. The charity receives applications requesting mobility equipment, prosthetics, home modifications, medical equipment, hearing aids, basic needs and much more from referring professionals. Referring professionals include caseworkers, case managers, healthcare workers, social workers, school counselors, teachers and clergy who apply on behalf of their patients and clients.

    In addition to the assistance listed above, Friends of Man can provide assistance nationwide for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, lift chairs, mobility equipment, orthopedic braces and shoes, stairlifts, vehicle adaptations and wheelchair ramps.

    More details are on the Friends of Man Eligibility page.

  • Good Samaritan Ministries in Carbondale

    Good Samaritan Ministries assists families and individuals in need in the Carbondale area. Programs and services include:

    • Emergency assistance
    • An emergency shelter and transitional housing
    • A soup kitchen
    • Food pantry

    For questions, please contact the Good Samaritan House in Carbondale.

  • Granted

    Granted helps “wishes” come true for children in southeast Illinois, southern Indiana and western Kentucky with terminal or life-threatening conditions. The non-profit aims to give children and their families respite from the physical, emotional and financial toll of a life-threatening illness. Granted’s wishes aim to to provide strength, hope, joy and a wonderful experience that the family can enjoy together and treasure among their memories.

    Granted’s services also include events throughout the year, support groups and resource referrals for families in crisis. The organization serves a 100-mile radius of Evansville, Ind. See a map of Granted’s service area.

    For questions, please contact Granted online.