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Provides nonperishable food items to those in need. Some locations may deliver food and others may direct callers to nearby food pantries. Many have personal grooming supplies and hygiene items available as well. Also provides referrals if additional help is needed.
Provides programs to build or improve housing, essential community facilities, and support business financing in rural areas of Illinois.
Programs available:
- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally, grants are available for health and safety repairs for individuals over 62.
- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds may also be used to buy or improve land and provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance is available for rural residents.
- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants, and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas, with priority given to health care, education, and public safety projects.
- Business Financing Programs: Financial support, including loans and grants, for individuals or groups seeking to establish or expand businesses in rural areas.
Sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public. Donation pick up is also available for free.
Offers providers on site or through telehealth system to address an array of behavioral problems including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, alcohol and drug use for our primary medical patients. The behavioral health providers will work closely with the CHC/SEIA primary care providers who make the referrals to assist patients address their behavioral health concerns.
Provides free or low-cost health coverage to people with low incomes, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
DHS administers the applications for Medicaid through ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility), which is the part of the DHS website where Illinois residents can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and cash benefits.
Provides classes that teach participants how to operate a computer. Two types of classes are offered, beginner and advanced. Beginner classes focus on the basics of the computer such as the parts of the computer, the keyboard, and how to access and use the internet. Advanced classes focus on the various applications that can be found on a computer such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and Teams.
Offers gently used and new items that are bargains for shoppers. Items offered include jeans, business attire, infant and children's clothing, housewares, linens, furniture, and more.
2025 Information:
Registration during regular food pantry hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-11:30 am, 3rd Wed only afternoon pantry 2:30 pm-5 pm) beginning October 1, 2025, until all slots are filled. Choose a Thanksgiving or Christmas basket.
Provides pre-packed bags and sometimes fresh produce, bread and frozen meat along with dish soap and laundry detergent. Individuals may visit once per month. However, anyone who comes more often will not be refused help.
Provides nutritious lunches in a friendly, inclusive environment. Each meal includes a balanced combination of protein, vegetables, fruit, grain, and milk.
Menus are carefully designed and approved by a registered dietitian to ensure they meet 1/3 of the daily recommended intake of essential nutrients.
Some locations offer hot meal pick-up and/or delivery. (Varies by location; see description of hours for details.)
Clinics are offered for infant, child, adolescent and adult immunizations.
**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**
Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.