Big Rock

Local offices in Big Rock

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village Sewer Billing

  Help here

  • Sewer billsContact the village about bills for its sewer service.
  Call 630-556-4365Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbigrock.us

• Local office · City office

  Village of Big Rock

  Help here

  • Village services and questionsContact the village with questions about local services, village business, or code concerns.
  Call 630-556-4365Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbigrock.us

• Library · Nonprofit

  Big Rock Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit or contact the library for local library services.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigrocklibrary.org

Village of Big Rock website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Resurrection UMC

  39 miles from the center of Big Rock

  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

  Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation

  40 miles from the center of Big Rock

  5912 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL 60651

  Hours

  • Fri12 PM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Cook County residents

  Call 773-450-1832DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Above and Beyond Free Food Pantry

  42 miles from the center of Big Rock

  817 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

  Call 773-823-1660Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Pan de Vida Food Pantry

  42 miles from the center of Big Rock

  2701 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

  Call 773-762-0270Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Greater Garfield MBC

  42 miles from the center of Big Rock

  3757 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623

  Hours

  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP code 60623

  Call 773-277-1700Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St Gall

  42 miles from the center of Big Rock

  5533 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

  Hours

  • Mon4 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60629 and 60632

  Call 773-737-3113Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Big Rock

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

Job help near Big Rock

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 Big Rock. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Illinois WorkNet Center - Kendall

  8.2 miles away

  811 West John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560

  Hours: Please call number listed above

  Call 630-553-8303DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  workNet Batavia Serving Kane, Kendall and DeKalb Counties

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  143 First Street, Batavia, IL 60510

  Hours: Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30

  Call 630-762-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  workNet DeKalb

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  650B North Peace Road, Suite B, Dekalb, IL 60115

  Hours: Mondays 12pm-4pm, Thursdays 9am-1pm

  Call 630-762-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 11, 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 Kane County

Big Rock is in Kane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Aurora

  361 W. Old Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 630-844-7421DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Elgin

  700 S. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 847-931-2015DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Kane County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Contacts, Inc.

  100 S. Hawthorne Street, Elgin, IL 60123

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying utility bills and for home weatherization.Read more
  Call 847-697-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cci-hci.org

• Public health · County office

  Kane County Health Department

  1240 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and referrals to local health resources.Read more
  • Behavioral health information and referralsFind mental health and substance use resources through the county health department.Read more
  Call 630-208-3801DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center

  37W777 IL Route 38, 2nd Floor, St. Charles, IL 60175

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse free legal information, forms, computers, and help finding court resources.
  Call 630-406-7126DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kane 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