General Assistance:
General Assistance, or GA, is a public assistance program mandated by state law for adults that are ineligible for state or federal programs and who meet financial requirements. GA can provide monthly allotments for shelter, food, clothing, personal essentials, and transportation through direct vendor disbursements. Decisions of eligibility are made based upon state guidelines. Those interested township residents in need should click the “how to apply” button above for a list of instructions or call the General Assistance Department with any questions.
Emergency Assistance:
Emergency Assistance, or EA, is available to families with children who are facing a life threatening circumstance (such as eviction or utility disconnection) and meet township established financial guidelines should click the “how to apply” button above for a list of instructions or call the General Assistance Department with any questions. Families receiving TANF or SSI are ineligible.
Access To Care Intake:
Access To Care is a program offering primary medical care and treatment for minimal co-payments. Suburban Cook County residents not covered by private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare and who qualify financially can enroll. Please call the General Assistance Department to inquire.
Information and Referral:
In addition to township programs, staff is knowledgeable of state, federal and other grant programs.
A-OK Program: This program is designated to enable Elk Grove Township low-income seniors to have work done around their home by students from High School District 214. Seniors in need should call to schedule an appointment for a home visit.
Mobile Dental Clinic:
A joint venture with Northwest Community Hospital, and other adjacent townships, this program offers preventative and simple restorative dental treatment in a state of the art clinic on wheels. Cost is a surprisingly low $30.00 per visit. Residents must be financially qualified. Contact the General Assistance Department to inquire and make an appointment to register for the program.
Food Pantry:
The Elk Grove Village Food Pantry is a program provided to Elk Grove residents by the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church. The Pantry is located at 600 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village.
Persons wishing to make donations to the Pantry may do so by calling ahead to the church office at 847-437-2878 or Community Service at 847-357-4120. The items provided are donations from the community which consist of dry foods, canned goods, and non-perishable items. Cash donations are used to purchase refrigerated and personal items.
If you are in need of assistance with providing food for your family, please call the Community Service at 847-357-4120 to schedule an in-person assessment appointment.
