Countryside

Local offices in Countryside

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Metro Chicago

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Countryside Water Billing

  803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525

  Help here

  • Water billingContact the city about water bills and billing questions.
  Call 708-485-2465DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on countryside-il.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Countryside City Hall

  803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525

  Help here

  • City services and resident informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and resident information.Read more
  Call 708-354-7270DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on countryside-il.org

• Library · Regional office

  La Grange Public Library

  10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsCountryside residents can ask about paid library cards and possible city reimbursement for the fee.
  Call 708-352-0576DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Countryside Recreation and Facilities

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind city parks, recreation spaces, and activities for residents.
  Call 708-485-2595Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on countryside-il.org

City of Countryside website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Resurrection UMC

  5.7 miles from the center of Countryside

  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

  St Gall

  8.9 miles from the center of Countryside

  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

• Food pantry

  Pan de Vida Food Pantry

  9.4 miles from the center of Countryside

  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

  Our Lady of Fatima

  9.9 miles from the center of Countryside

  2751 W 38th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60632, 60608 and 60609

  Call 773-575-2458Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation

  10 miles from the center of Countryside

  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

  Greater Garfield MBC

  10 miles from the center of Countryside

  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

Nonprofits that serve Countryside

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

Offices for all of Cook County

Countryside is in Cook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Cook County

  10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind affordable housing and rental assistance options for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 312-663-5447DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Cook County Department of Public Health

  7556 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130

  Help here

  • Public health information and servicesGet information about public health programs, clinics, and health concerns in suburban Cook County.Read more
  Call 708-836-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cook County Law Library

  50 W. Washington St., Room 2900, Chicago, IL 60602

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding legal sources, but library staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 312-603-5423DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov

• Child support · County office

  Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division

  28 N. Clark Street, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60602

  Help here

  • Child support court servicesGet information about child support cases and court services.
  Call 312-603-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountycourtil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeOptions

  1048 Lake St., Suite 300, Oak Park, IL 60301

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsGet connected to aging services and support for older adults and caregivers in suburban Cook County.Read more
  Call 708-383-0258DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs

  161 N. Clark St., Room 2400A, Chicago, IL 60601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportGet help connecting with benefits and support services for veterans, service members, and their families.
  Call 312-603-8384DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov

Everything in Cook 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