RESOURCES
Organizations and services that can help
For help in any language and for any type of service, call Kane County at 2-1-1.
Kane County is a 24/7 hotline that will connect you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.
Organizations offering support services to families for food, shelter, and other needs:
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet (Batavia & Batavia Township residents only) (630) 879-3784 - Pantry; (630) 406-0036 - Clothes Closet
Residents of Batavia and Batavia Township can sign up to be clients of the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Families can shop once per month for food (which includes shelf stable goods, fresh breads, produce, paper products, personal care items, dairy, deli, and frozen meat) and twice per month for clothing (which includes shoes, small houseware items, blankets, and bedding). Please call 630-879-3784 for more information or to find out if you are eligible for services.
Cars of Hope - CHIP IN works with Cars of Hope, based in Naperville, to donate vehicles to those in need of reliable transportation. Cars of Hope is always looking for donated vehicles. All vehicles are accepted — running or not. Vehicles that are not appropriate for donation are sold; proceeds from those sales pay to repair other vehicles. If you have a vehicle to donate, or for more information, please contact them at 630-454-9007 or visit their website - https://carsofhope.org/
Kane County Health Department - Federally qualified health centers (FQHC) serving Kane County: Wide variety of services that are low and reduced cost to low income families, including TriCity Health Partnership, Well Child Center, VNA Health Care, Greater Family Health, Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness.
Kanehealth.com (630)208-3801 (24 hour)
Northern Illinois Food Bank - SNAP & Food Stamps, child nutrition programs
https.//solvehungertoday.org/get-help/snap-food-stamps
solvinghungertoday.org
844-600-7627 (SNAP Phone #)
Goodwill (630) 761-8049
Hesed House & PADS Emergency Shelter (630) 897-2156
Salvation Army (Rent assistance, food pantry, life skills, job training, after school programs, holiday giving, and more) (630) 377-2769
Lazarus House - Emergency Shelter, Food Only program, Transitional living, rent & utility assistance, 241 Walnut St., St. Charles IL 60174 (630) 587-2144 main # and emergency shelter
630-587-5872 Homeless prevention services/rental assistance
360 Youth Services (630) 961-2992 main (630) 717-9408 counseling/prevention
Offers substance use prevention education, counseling, and housing for youth and families in western suburbs.
Wayside Cross Ministry (630) 892-4239 Christ-centered shelter and recovery center with 6 ministries to help homeless, addicted, abused, hungry, at-risk neighbors who need safe shelter and support.
Corbella Clinic Pregnancy Care Center in South Elgin: Medical and Support Services. Serves women and couples during and after an unexpected pregnancy. 101 E. State St., South Elgin IL 60177
(847) 697-0200
Bridge Communities (DuPage county) 630-545-0610
Serves homeless families in Dupage county with mentoring, housing, and supportive services
Services for Rent, Utility, Mental Health Support
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(630) 879-1392 | By appointment only
General Assistance (GA) is a program that provides assistance to adults who are not receiving or do not qualify for public aid. They can help with basic living needs such as utilities, shelter, food, medical care and personal essentials.
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(630) 879-4750, ext. 603
Outreach ministry that provides financial & spiritual assistance to families in our area facing temporary emergency hardships. Requires an in home visit; they help with food, bills, furniture. Outreach programs and links.
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An experienced and dedicated team of volunteers here to help. They offer many life-changing ministries under the umbrella of Shepherd’s Heart to help overcome every challenge and get back on the path of victory. They have a food pantry, Master’s Hands program for house repairs, rent/utility help, and budgeting help.
For more information, contact Lisa Smarto at lsmarto@chapelstreetchurch.com or 630.232.7068 x190.
https://chapelstreet.church/support/crisis-care/shepherds-heart-food-pantry/
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Provides counseling and other mental health services for teens, and other mental health services for families and community members across all income levels and life stages. Many links to other service agencies on their website.
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(630) 877-2780
Works with government, non-profit, and for-profit groups to support Batavia community members. Can connect you with several area agencies that can assist you with your emergency services, counseling needs, housing, etc.
Contact info@Bataviaunitedway.org
