General Assistance

Need financial assistance? Worth Township offers General Assistance, a short-term, locally administered welfare program for individuals who do not qualify for other state or federal assistance. Eligible applicants typically, have very low or no income or financial resources. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, have no minor children and meet all eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact the General Assistance Department at 708-972-7863. All applications are confidential.
Office Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Friday: Employees work remotely, please call or email.

Food Pantry Hours

Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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. Residents of Worth Township may use the pantry once a month. Only one member per household is allowed to use the Food Pantry.

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!