WELCOME TO THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Need financial assistance? Worth Township offers General Assistance, a short-term locally administered welfare program for persons who do not qualify for any other state or federal assistance. Those eligible have either very low or no income or financial resources. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, with no minor children, and must meet all eligibility conditions. For more information, contact the General Assistance Department at 708-972-7863.
Note: All applications are confidential.
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Emergency Assistance: Emergency Assistance is a one-time financial grant, in a 12-month period, available to any Worth Township resident facing a life-threatening circumstance such as eviction or utility disconnection. Emergency Assistance funds go directly to the utility, landlord or bank. Contact the GA Department for more information. Fire Victims Assistance: Fire Assistance is available for township residents who have experienced hardship due to a fire. A fire report from the responding fire department is mandatory for assistance. For more information, contact the General Assistance Department at 708-972-7863.
FOOD PANTRY
Visitors to the township’s Food Pantry has been significantly higher in the past year or so due to the pandemic. Due to increased needs, the township expanded services. The donation of a walk-in cooler has also enabled visitors to now receive dairy products and other perishable foods. Due to Covid restrictions, patrons are no longer coming into the building but rather picking up food near the rear entrance. The township is now partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and able to offer a selected menu of food to choose from along with two prepackaged bags. Foods range from at least one meat selection, and fresh fruits and vegetables when available. Pantry patrons must be a resident of Worth Township and can visit the pantry twice a month. If you are not a resident of Worth Township, you are allowed to use the Township Food Pantry once. Patrons need to bring in a current picture ID with their name and current address.
DONATIONS
The Pantry is stocked with donations from individuals, families, businesses, schools, and organizations in our community. We accept all monetary donations, food and paper products. Together we can help those in need and we thank everyone for their generous donations. Extra veggies in your garden? Please consider donating your extras to the Worth Township Food Pantry. There is nothing better than home grown!
HOURS
The General Assistance Office is now open Monday – Thursday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Food Pantry is now open Monday – Thursday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.