Hampshire

Local offices in Hampshire

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Billing

  234 S. State St., Hampshire, IL 60140

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay your village water and sewer bill or ask about a payment plan at Village Hall.Apply online
  Call 847-683-2181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

  109 S. State St., Hampshire, IL 60140

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or get help from library staff.
  Call 847-683-4490DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  234 S. State St., Hampshire, IL 60140

  Help here

  • Village services and resident helpContact Village Hall to reach village staff and ask for help with village services.
  Call 847-683-2181DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Hampshire website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation

  41 miles from the center of Hampshire

  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

  ICNA Relief USA Chicago

  42 miles from the center of Hampshire

  2809 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60659, 60645 and 60625

  Call 202-802-3173Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Agents of Hope Training and Information Center

  42 miles from the center of Hampshire

  2736 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 5 PM
  • Tue2 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed2 PM to 4 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60659 and 60645

  Call 773-739-9079Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Chicago Hope Inc.

  43 miles from the center of Hampshire

  2505 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

  Hours

  • Mon4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60651, 60618, 60622, 60639, 60641 and 60647

  Call 773-499-9763Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Howard Area Community Center

  43 miles from the center of Hampshire

  7648 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 60626, 60645, 60660 and 60659, and in ZIP codes 60202 and 60201

  Call 773-262-6622DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Above and Beyond Free Food Pantry

  43 miles from the center of Hampshire

  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

Nonprofits that serve Hampshire

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

Job help near Hampshire

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 Hampshire. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Development Division - Gail Borden Library

  12 miles away

  270 N. Grove St., Elgin, IL 60120

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  Call 847-742-2411Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  McHenry County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  500 Russel Court, An Illinois workNet Center, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

  Call 815-338-7100 ext. 2771DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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

Hampshire 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