We Care of Grundy County offers services ranging from Food, Clothing, One-time Rent/Mortgage Assistance, Utility, & Holiday Assistance.
We understand that anything can happen to anyone, and sometimes it is difficult to ask for help when you really need it. Our caring staff is here to help in times of crisis. You are not alone.
We Care is here to help.
On-Site food Pantry
Our on-site food pantry is available to Grundy County residents in need two times each month. We have food, paper goods, personal care items and more.
Pantry Hours:
Monday-Friday 1:00-3:00 by appointment. Please call to schedule your time to come
815-942-6389
Rent/Mortgage ASSISTANCE
We can help with rent/mortgage assistance if someone experiences a short term crisis beyond their control and needs help with their rent or mortgage. Appointments can be made to discuss assistance by calling 815-942-6389 ext. 3. When coming to your appointment, please bring a current photo ID, proof of residency such as a utility bill, or a lease.
Utility ASSISTANCE
We can help with utility assistance if someone experiences a short term crisis and has a disconnection notice for a utility or a red tag for a water bill. Appointments can be made to discuss assistance by calling 815-942-6389 ext. 3. When coming to your appointment, please bring a current photo ID and a copy of the utility bill.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; orfax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; oremail:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.