Addison
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Local offices in Addison
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Utilities · City office
Finance Department, Water Billing
1 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with Village water bills, payments, and starting water service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on addisonadvantage.org
Utilities · City office
Public Works Department
1491 Jeffrey Drive, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Water service and public works concernsContact Public Works about the Village water system, streets, street lights, or tree trimming.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on addisonadvantage.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
1 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Resident questions and service requestsCall or visit Village Hall with questions or concerns about Village services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on addisonadvantage.org
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Addison
50 E. Oak Street, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesVisit by appointment for driver licenses, state IDs, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · Regional office
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, classes, and other library programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on addisonlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Addison Park District
120 E. Oak Street, Addison, IL 60101
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesRegister for recreation programs, activities, and park district facilities.Apply onlineRead more
- Active adult and senior programsAdults age 55 and older can join social activities, events, seminars, and trips.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on addisonparks.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Addison first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation
12 miles from the center of Addison5912 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL 60651
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Cook County residents
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Above and Beyond Free Food Pantry
15 miles from the center of Addison817 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
- Wed12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
- Fri12 PM to 3 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 60624
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Chicago Hope Inc.
16 miles from the center of Addison2505 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60651, 60618, 60622, 60639, 60641 and 60647
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Greater Garfield MBC
16 miles from the center of Addison3757 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
Hours
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 60623
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Safer Foods
16 miles from the center of Addison808 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Hours
- Mon3 PM to 5 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60612 and 60624
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pan de Vida Food Pantry
16 miles from the center of Addison2701 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 12 PM
- Wed3 PM to 6 PM
- Thu8 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60623, 60624, 60612 and 60609
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Addison
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
DuPage County
421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-3978
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DuPage County
Addison is in DuPage County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
DuPage County Department of Community Services
421 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Community services and assistanceGet help finding food, housing, utility assistance, and services for older adults.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramEligible households can apply for help paying gas and electric bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagecounty.gov
Public health · County office
DuPage County Health Department WIC
111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehealth.org
Housing help · Regional office
DuPage Housing Authority
711 E Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible residents can apply for rental assistance when the program waitlist is open.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehousing.org
Public health · County office
DuPage County Health Department
111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health services such as immunizations, dental care, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- Behavioral health servicesGet information about mental health and substance use services for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
DuPage County Law Library
505 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and research tools for court and legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagecircuitclerk.gov
Older adults · Regional office
AgeGuide
1910 S Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 DuPage
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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