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Need help? Start here<\/strong><\/h2><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2-1-1 Illinois (Start Here)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Free, confidential help available 24\/7. Call 2-1-1 to get connected with local resources for food, housing, utilities, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Food Assistance
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Western Illinois Regional Council \u2013 Food Pantry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-2997<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Loaves & Fishes (Macomb)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Grocery vouchers provided monthly to McDonough County residents.<\/p>\n

loavesfishes309@gmail.com
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Salvation Army (Macomb)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Provides food assistance and emergency support services.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-4824<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Catholic Charities (Diocese of Peoria)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Offers food assistance and other support services through regional programs.<\/p>\n

(309) 671-1550<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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McDonough County Health Dept. \u2013 WIC\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-9951<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Illinois SNAP (Food Stamps)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides monthly benefits to help pay for groceries and food needs.<\/p>\n

(800) 843-6154<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Housing \/ Rent Assistance
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Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides assistance with rent, housing stability, and emergency support programs when available.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-2997<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Salvation Army (Macomb)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides emergency assistance for utility bills, rent, and basic needs when available.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-4824<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Catholic Charities \u2013 Diocese of Peoria<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Provides housing assistance and support services through regional programs.<\/p>\n

(309) 671-1550<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Housing Authority of McDonough County<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs in Macomb and Bushnell.<\/p>\n

(309) 575-3068<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Illinois Housing Development Authority<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides state-level programs for rental assistance, and housing support services.<\/p>\n

(312) 836-5200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Homeless Assistance (via 211)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

For emergency shelter or immediate housing needs, call 2-1-1 for the fastest connection.<\/p>\n

Phone: 2-1-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Utilities Assistance
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Western Illinois Regional Council \u2013 LIHEAP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Helps income-eligible households pay heating and utility bills, including emergency assistance.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-2997<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Salvation Army (Macomb)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides emergency assistance for utility bills, rent, and basic needs when available.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-4824<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ameren Illinois \u2013 Warm Neighbors Cool Friends<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Utility assistance program for customers who may not qualify for LIHEAP or other programs.<\/p>\n

(217) 424-6424<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Financial \/ General Assistance
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Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Provides programs, including emergency services and connections to financial help.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-2997<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Salvation Army (Macomb)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Offers emergency financial assistance for basic needs including rent, utilities, and other hardships.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-4824<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Catholic Charities \u2013 Diocese of Peoria<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Provides financial assistance, counseling, and support for individuals and families in need.<\/p>\n

(309) 671-1550<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Offers state assistance programs including cash, food, and medical support services.<\/p>\n

(309) 833-4127<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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211 Illinois (Start Here for Any Need)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Not sure of where to begin? Call 2-1-1 to connect with local resources based on your situation.<\/p>\n

Phone: 2-1-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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United Way of McDonough County<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>

Helps connect individuals with local assistance programs and community resources.<\/p>\n

(309) 837-9180<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3428","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nNeed Help? - St. Paul Church Macomb, IL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/stpaulmacomb.com\/church\/need-help\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Need Help? - St. Paul Church Macomb, IL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/stpaulmacomb.com\/church\/need-help\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"St. Paul Church Macomb, IL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-15T13:34:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stpaulmacomb.com\\\/church\\\/need-help\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stpaulmacomb.com\\\/church\\\/need-help\\\/\",\"name\":\"Need Help? 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