05/01/2026
π Need Help? Weβve Got Resources for You. π
If you or someone you know needs help with food, rent, utilities, or other basic needs, there are local programs right here in our community that may be able to assist. Donβt hesitate to reach outβhelp is available.
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π Utility, Rent & Emergency Assistance
β’ Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis β Utility, rent, and emergency assistance
π 10220 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL
π (618) 274-1150
β’ St. Clair County Community Action Agency β LIHEAP (energy assistance), rent/mortgage help, food, water/sewer support
π 19 Public Sq., Suite 200, Belleville, IL
π (618) 277-6790
β’ General Assistance Office β Township-based financial help for basic needs
π 10 Public Sq., Belleville, IL
π (618) 277-7789
β’ East St. Louis Township General Assistance β Financial help for eligible residents
π 10025 State St., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 482-6635
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π½οΈ Food & Basic Needs Support
β’ Catholic Urban Programs β Food pantry & emergency services
π 7 Vieux Carre Dr., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 398-5616
β’ The Salvation Army β Food pantry, rent & utility help
π 20 Glory Pl., Belleville, IL
π (618) 235-7378
β’ St. Vincent de Paul Society β Food, clothing, limited financial help
π 3718 State St., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 271-7839
β’ Union United Methodist Church β Food pantry (as available)
π 721 E. Main St., Belleville, IL
π (618) 233-6375
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π Housing, Shelter & Community Support
β’ Holy Angels Shelter β Emergency shelter services
π 1410 N. 37th St., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 398-5616
β’ East Side Heart & Home β Housing & neighborhood support
π 1001 N. 15th St., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 875-7295
β’ Community Lifeline Family Advocacy Center β Family support & community resources
π 1765 State St., East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 271-7787
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π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Youth, Seniors & Support Services
β’ Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center β Youth programs & community services
π 101 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Circle, East St. Louis, IL
π (618) 274-5437
β’ St. Clair County Office on Aging β Senior services, benefits help, and more
π 201 N. Church St., Belleville, IL
π (618) 234-4410
β’ Volunteer Prevention Center β Crisis support & prevention services
π 1988 Belleville Park Plaza, Belleville, IL
π (618) 234-4704
β’ Provident Counseling β Counseling & crisis intervention
π 14 N. Jackson St., Suite 206, Belleville, IL
π (618) 397-0968
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πΌ Employment & Additional Support
β’ MERS Goodwill β Job support & thrift services
π 125 Commerce Ln., Fairview Heights, IL
π (618) 397-0996
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β‘ Energy & Water Assistance Programs
Programs like LIHEAP and LIHWAP can help eligible households with:
βοΈ Gas & Electric
βοΈ Water & Sewer
βοΈ Propane & Fuel
(Available through agencies like the Urban League and Community Action Agency listed above.)
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π You Are Not Alone.
If youβre struggling, please reach out. These organizations are here to support you and your family.
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