Manhattan
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Local offices in Manhattan
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
211 Will County
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwill.org
Local office · City office
Village of Manhattan
260 Market Place, Manhattan, IL 60442
Help here
- Village services and utility billingContact the Village for local government services and questions about utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmanhattan.org
Library · Regional office
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, Manhattan Branch
240 Whitson St., Manhattan, IL 60442
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and online resources.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mpld.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Hansen Community Center, Manhattan Park District
397 S. State Street, Manhattan, IL 60442
Help here
- Recreation programs and facility rentalsAsk about park district programs, recreation activities, and renting community center spaces.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manhattanparks.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Manhattan first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Resurrection UMC
27 miles from the center of Manhattan5717 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 Florian
28 miles from the center of Manhattan13115 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 5th of the month); 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (4th of the month)
Who can come: People north of 126th Street, south of 142nd Street, east of the State Line and west of the Little Calumet River; ZIP code 60633
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St Gall
29 miles from the center of Manhattan5533 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
St Katharine Drexel Parish
30 miles from the center of Manhattan9047 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: People north of 63rd Street, south of 103rd Street, east of State Street and west of Lake Michigan
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Englewood Red Shield Center
30 miles from the center of Manhattan845 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
Christ Temple COG
31 miles from the center of Manhattan5252 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 Manhattan
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
Will County Center for Community Concerns
2455 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Will County
Manhattan is in Will County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Will County WIC
501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Will County Family Community Resource Center
45 E. Webster Street, Joliet, IL 60432
Help here
- SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Public health · County office
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Illinois
Help here
- Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Will County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center
100 W. Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, IL 60432
Help here
- Legal information and court formsFind legal information, court forms, and research tools for common legal problems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountycourts.com
Older adults · Regional office
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
245 W. Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suites 41-43, West Chicago, IL 60185
Help here
- Aging services information and coordinationContact AgeGuide to find services and support for older adults and caregivers in Will County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org
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 Will County
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.
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