General Relief | Canteen Township Office of General Assistance
5500 Bunkum Road, Washington Pk, IL 62204
Eligibility
Age 18 years and older
Income and Asset Guidelines Apply
Those who are not eligible for State or SSI assistance
Must be residents of the State of Illinois, and Canteen Township
Required documents
Proof of Income
Proof of Residence
Photo ID
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
618-875-6363
Voice·
Main
Languages
English
Application process
Call to Schedule
The Township has 30 days to process applications
Fees
No Fees
Service area
City of East St. Louis in Illinois
Township office offering general assistance to those who qualify. Service includes general relief.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/30/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
What's Here
Providing organization
CANTEEN TOWNSHIP OFFICE OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Township office offering general assistance to those who qualify.