Lakewood

Local offices in Lakewood

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  McHenry County Workforce Center

  500 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, career training, and employment programs.
  Call 815-338-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyworkforce.com

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  2500 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, IL 60014

  Help here

  • Village services and resident questionsResidents can contact Village staff about local services and find help with village forms and questions.Read more
  • Utility billingResidents can get help with water and sewer bills and other utility billing questions.Read more
  Call 815-459-3025DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on village.lakewood.il.us

Village of Lakewood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  ICNA Relief USA Chicago

  39 miles from the center of Lakewood

  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

  39 miles from the center of Lakewood

  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

  Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation

  39 miles from the center of Lakewood

  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

  Howard Area Community Center

  39 miles from the center of Lakewood

  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

  Chicago Hope Inc.

  40 miles from the center of Lakewood

  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

• Free meals

  Care for Friends

  41 miles from the center of Lakewood

  5749 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Cook County residents

  Call 773-932-1010Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Lakewood

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

Job help near Lakewood

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 Lakewood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  McHenry County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.4 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

  Workforce Development Division - Gail Borden Library

  14 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 · Affiliate center

  The Workforce Connection Belvidere

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  600 S. State St., 2nd Floor of Midland States Bank Building, Belvidere, IL 61008

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Closed 12-1pm for lunch

  Call 815-547-9616DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 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 McHenry County

Lakewood is in McHenry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services McHenry County Family Community Resource Center

  512 Clay Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and medical benefits through the state office.
  Call 815-338-0234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 McHenry County

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 to speak with a referral specialist who can help you find local services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov

• Public health · County office

  McHenry County Department of Health

  2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Building A, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and programsGet vaccinations, screenings, maternal and child health services, and help with communicable diseases.
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 815-334-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  McHenry County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center

  Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet court process information, forms, and referrals to legal help.
  • Law libraryUse legal reference materials and computers to research laws and court forms.
  Call 815-334-0317DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency for McHenry County, Inc.

  100 N. Benton Street, Suite 3, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Head Start and family servicesFind early learning and family support programs through the community action agency.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 800-528-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in McHenry 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