Aroma Park

Local offices in Aroma Park

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Aroma Park Village Hall

  2200 S. Lowe Road, Aroma Park, IL 60910

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsVisit or call the Village Hall for help with village services and public records.
  • Sewer and garbage serviceUse the village website or contact Village Hall about sewer and garbage service and payments.
  Call 815-937-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofaromapark.com

Village of Aroma Park website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Aroma Park first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St Florian

  42 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  13115 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 5th of the month); 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (4th of the month)

  Who can come: People north of 126th Street, south of 142nd Street, east of the State Line and west of the Little Calumet River; ZIP code 60633

  Call 312-966-7538Directions

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St Katharine Drexel Parish

  46 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  9047 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

  Hours

  • Fri8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: People north of 63rd Street, south of 103rd Street, east of State Street and west of Lake Michigan

  Call 773-315-1323Directions

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Christ Life Church Chicago

  47 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  8927 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60617 and 60633

  Call 773-936-1348Directions

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Resurrection UMC

  48 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  5717 W 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60638

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60629 and 60638

  Call 312-305-4842Directions

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Englewood Red Shield Center

  48 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  845 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60609, 60615, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60627, 60628, 60633, 60636, 60637, 60643, 60649, 60653 and 60827

  Call 773-358-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  South Shore UMC

  48 miles from the center of Aroma Park

  7350 S Jeffrey Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

  Hours

  • Fri4 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: People north of 67th Street, south of 83rd Street, west of Stony Island Avenue and east of Lake Shore Drive

  Call 773-752-6233Directions

  Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Aroma Park

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Aroma Park

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Aroma Park. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Kankakee Workforce Services

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  5.3 miles away

  450 N. Kinzie, Kankakee Community College, Bradley, IL 60915

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm

  Call 815-802-8960DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Illinois Worknet Center, American Job Center - Iroquois County

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  1001 East Grant Street, Rm 109, Watseka, IL 60970

  Hours: Monday- Thursday 9am-12pm

  Call 815-432-5246DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  South Suburban Cook County American Job Center at Prairie State College

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  202 S. Halsted St., ATOC Building, Suite 148, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

  Call 708-709-7975 or 855-994-8300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Kankakee County

Aroma Park is in Kankakee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Services

  253 N Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments through the state office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center

  285 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and MedicaidApply for food benefits, cash assistance, and medical coverage through the state benefits office.
  Call 815-939-4545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Housing help · Regional office

  Kankakee County Housing Authority

  185 Saint Joseph Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

  Help here

  • Public housingEligible residents can apply for affordable public housing.
  • Housing Choice VoucherEligible residents can ask about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Call 815-939-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kchail.com

• Public health · County office

  Kankakee County Health Department

  2390 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, infectious disease services, and environmental health help.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 815-802-9400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kankakeehealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Duane Dean Behavioral Health

  367 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

  Help here

  • Outpatient behavioral health treatmentAdults can get outpatient behavioral health treatment and help connecting with other social services.
  Call 779-236-1177DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on duanedean.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Illinois

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

Everything in Kankakee County

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