RESIDENT NEWS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Central Illinois Foodbank
4.5•Food bank
Address: 1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 522-4022
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Services: Connects residents with local food pantries and emergency food assistance throughout Sangamon County.
Catholic Charities – Holy Family Food Pantry
Phone: (217) 523-4551
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Evening pantry available the 3rd Wednesday of each month: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Services: Food pantry, emergency assistance, advocacy, and additional support services. **may still offer free bus tokens** **offers assistance in the summer if you should need a fan** **offers proxy pickup for those unable to get there**
St. John’s Breadline
Phone: (217) 528-6098
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Services: Free hot meals served daily for seniors, disabled residents, and community members in need.
The Salvation Army Springfield Corps
Phone: (217) 525-2196
Food Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Services: Emergency food pantry, meals, utility assistance, and basic needs support.
Grace Lutheran Food Pantry
Phone: (217) 522-3965
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Services: Food pantry and household necessities assistance.
Kumler Outreach Ministries
Phone: (217) 523-2269
Services: Food assistance, outreach programs, and support services for vulnerable residents. **may be able to help with prescription costs depending on availability**
Abundant Faith Food Pantry
Phone: Contact church office for details
Hours: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Services: Food pantry and emergency grocery assistance.
AgeLinc Area Agency on Aging
Phone: (217) 787-9234
Services: Senior programs, caregiver support, meals, transportation resources, benefits assistance, wellness services, and aging support.
Illinois Department on Aging
Senior Help Line: 1-800-252-8966
Services: Senior benefits, caregiver assistance, elder rights, nutrition programs, and long-term care resources.
Sangamon County Department of Community Resources
Phone: (217) 535-3120
Services: Emergency assistance, disability resources, transportation programs, housing support, and utility assistance.
Need help finding resources?
The Sangamon Guardians are committed to making sure residents have access to food, support services, safety resources, and community assistance programs.
No resident should feel alone.
If you know of additional resources that may help our neighbors, please contact the Sangamon Guardians so we can continue growing this community resource list together.
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