Peoria
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Local offices in Peoria
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Peoria County
211 Fulton Street, Suite 300, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistance applicationsApply in person for cash, SNAP, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Human services · City office
City of Peoria Utility Assistance Program
419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceCheck the city website for utility bill assistance application periods and eligibility details.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriagov.org
Housing help · Regional office
Peoria Housing Authority
100 S Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL 61605
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for available public housing and manages its housing waitlists.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriahousing.org
Human services · Regional office
Heart of Illinois United Way 211
Help here
- Local health and human services referralsCall 211 to find local help with health and human service needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hoi.org
Local office · City office
Peoria Cares
419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- City service requestsReport city issues such as potholes, graffiti, street lights, and other service needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriagov.org
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Peoria
3311 N. Sterling Avenue, Suite 12, Peoria, IL 61604
Help here
- Driver and ID servicesVisit the facility for driver license and state ID services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Peoria Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card and use books, digital resources, computers, and other library services.Apply onlineRead more
- Library programsFind library programs and events for residents at library branches.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriapubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Peoria
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
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
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
Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity
711 W. McBean Street, Peoria, IL 61605-2254
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Peoria County
Peoria is in Peoria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Peoria City/County Health Department WIC
2116 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcchd.org
Veterans · County office
Harold A. Fritz Veterans Assistance Commission of Peoria County
4234 N Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614
Help here
- Veterans emergency assistanceEligible Peoria County veterans can apply for short-term help with basic needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Peoria City/County Health Department
2116 N Sheridan Road, Suite A, Peoria, IL 61604
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcchd.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
Peoria County Law Library
324 Main Street, Room 211, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use the law library’s legal research resources at the courthouse.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services and support in the region.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agecentral.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
- Heart of Illinois United Way 211
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