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Local offices in East Moline
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County
621 17th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gmaharic.org
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer Billing
915 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill and ask questions about your account.
- Utility bill assistanceEligible residents can apply for a monthly credit toward their utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on il-eastmoline.civicplus.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
915 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, officials, and public information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastmoline.com
Older adults · Regional office
South Moline Senior Center
637 17th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Help here
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can join activities such as bingo, card games, and computer training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southmolinetownship.com
Library · Regional office
East Moline Public Library
745 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public resources, and take part in programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastmolinelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Moline
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
River Bend Food Bank
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA 52802
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
Project NOW
1830 Second Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near East Moline
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 East Moline. These are the closest.
American Job Center
American Job Center- Rock Island
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.1 miles away
500 42nd Street, Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201-2155
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Career Link - Stark County
45 miles away
106 E. Williams Street, Wyoming, IL 61491
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
BEST Inc.- Princeton Access Sites - An Illinois workNet Partner
Also helps young people
49 miles away
225 E. Backbone Rd., PO Box 597, Princeton, IL 61356
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Illinois
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Development Board of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties
500 42nd St Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Offices for all of Rock Island County
East Moline is in Rock Island County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center
500 42nd Street, Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for state benefits and get help with a benefits case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
227 21st Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityhomepartners.com
Public health · County office
Rock Island County Health Department
2112 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help preventing disease.
- WICGet nutrition support and help with food benefits for women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board
1504 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Mental health and substance use service informationGet information about local mental health, substance use, and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wiaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Rock Island County
1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceGet help with VA benefits and, if eligible, food, hygiene, or rent assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
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 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
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