Meals and Financial Assistance Resources
The Summer Meals Program and Illinois No Kid Hungry collaborate with national and state partner organizations to provide free meals during the summer for children and youth who depend on school lunches during the school year. Meals are available at locations throughout Illinois for children and youth ages 18 and under.
To find a meal site near you:
- Visit Summer Meals Find Food Map or No Kid Hungry’s Free Meals Finder
- Call (800) 359-2163
- Text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304
There is no application to receive a meal and you do not have to show proof of income.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payments and COVID-19 Financial Assistance
The Social Security Administration updated its rules about what financial assistance can affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or their monthly SSI payment amount.
The administration no longer counts Economic Impact Payments, State Stimulus Payments and other COVID-19 financial assistance against an individual’s eligibility or payment amount. Visit the Social Security Administration’s website for the full list of financial assistance programs that do not affect SSI eligibility or payment amounts.
The Good Samaritan Inn Noon Meal Program in Decatur
The Good Samaritan Inn Noon Meal Program provides meals to all those who need it, no questions asked. Meals are served seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
920 North Union St.
Decatur, IL 62521The Neighbor Project (TNP) is a nonprofit, HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to helping low to moderate-income families in Aurora reduce debt, build credit, save and ultimately buy their first homes.
The Salvation Army of Freeport’s Food Assistance
The Salvation Army continues to offer daily meals for pickup 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
524 W Stephenson St.
Freeport, ILThe Southwest Collective Resources for Families
A list of resources for vulnerable families on Chicago’s southwest side. The list is available in the following languages:
The Tri-State Foodbank partners with southern Illinois agencies to provide food assistance in Alexander, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson, Lawrence, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Richland, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne and White counties.
For information about program requirements and hours of operation, please contact the partner agencies directly.
United Way of St. Clair County
Local food pantries, hours and guidelines
Food distributions for individuals in need.
(815) 942-6389
Weekend Food Packages in Eldorado
Beginning June 5, weekend food packages are available for southern Illinois families with children ages birth to 5 at the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center, 1201 Locust St., in Eldorado.
Follow the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center’s Facebook page for more information about upcoming food distributions.