Sycamore
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Local offices in Sycamore
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 DeKalb County
1629 Afton Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistanceVisit this office to apply in person for cash, SNAP, or medical assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Sycamore Utility Billing
308 W State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Utility billsAsk questions about your city utility bill or get help paying it online or in person.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsycamore.com
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Sycamore Park District Community Center
480 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Community recreation and fitnessVisit the center for fitness, indoor recreation, group exercise, and community programs.Apply online
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can join senior activities and social programs at the community center.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sycparks.org
Library · Regional office
Sycamore Public Library
103 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Library cards, materials, and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use computers, and find research or job help.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sycamorelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Sycamore City Hall
308 W State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help finding city services, contacting city departments, or learning about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsycamore.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sycamore first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation
47 miles from the center of Sycamore5912 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL 60651
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Cook County residents
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Resurrection UMC
49 miles from the center of Sycamore5717 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
Above and Beyond Free Food Pantry
50 miles from the center of Sycamore817 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
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Chicago Hope Inc.
50 miles from the center of Sycamore2505 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
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Greater Garfield MBC
50 miles from the center of Sycamore3757 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
Hours
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 60623
Listed on chicagosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pan de Vida Food Pantry
51 miles from the center of Sycamore2701 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
Nonprofits that serve Sycamore
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
Family Services Agency of Dekalb County
1325 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Sycamore is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, DeKalb Office
1629 Afton Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- SNAP and medical assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb
310 N. 6th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe authority offers housing applications, rental listings, and information about housing resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekcohousing.com
Public health · County office
DeKalb County Health Department
2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.dekalbcounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, Suite B, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesThe board connects residents and families with resources for mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
DeKalb County Self Help Legal Center
133 W. State Street, first floor, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Court self-helpThe center helps people find court forms and understand filing steps and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in DeKalb County with services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwilaaa.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 Illinois
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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