Grundy County
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Local offices in Grundy County
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Housing help · County office
Grundy County Housing Authority
1700 Newton Place, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority provides affordable housing for eligible Grundy County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcha.us
Public health · County office
Grundy County Health Department
1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450
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- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services, including screenings and immunizations.
- Behavioral health servicesThe department offers outpatient behavioral health services for county residents.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five nutrition support and breastfeeding help.
- Senior servicesThe department connects older adults with meals, counseling, support groups, and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyil.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Grundy County 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwgrundy.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Grundy County Circuit Court Self-Help Center and Law Library
111 E. Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryVisitors can use the courthouse self-help center and law library for help finding court forms and legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
1910 S. Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAgeGuide connects older adults and caregivers in Grundy County with aging services and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org
Veterans · County office
Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission
1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Veterans assistanceThe commission helps veterans and their families access local assistance and veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grundy County Emergency Management Agency
1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe agency coordinates county emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyil.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Grundy Workforce Services
725 School Street, Door 27, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Career and employment servicesThe office helps job seekers with career planning, job searches, and workforce training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jjc.edu
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Morris
2413 Sycamore Drive, Morris, IL 60450
Help here
- Driver and ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew driver’s licenses and state ID cards at this facility.
- Vehicle servicesResidents can handle vehicle titles, registration, and license plate services at this facility.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Grundy County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Grundy County, closest to the center of Morris first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Resurrection UMC
44 miles from the center of Morris5717 W 63rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60629 and 60638
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St Gall
47 miles from the center of Morris5533 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
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Englewood Red Shield Center
48 miles from the center of Morris845 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
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pan de Vida Food Pantry
49 miles from the center of Morris2701 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
Food pantry
Our Lady of Fatima
49 miles from the center of Morris2751 W 38th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60632, 60608 and 60609
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christ Temple COG
49 miles from the center of Morris5252 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People north of 47th Street, south of 55th Street, west of Racine Avenue and east of Damen Avenue
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grundy County
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
Kendall County Health Department
811 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560-9249
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Grundy 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
Talk to a person
- Grundy County 2-1-1
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.
Call 988Text 988