Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Putnam County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Putnam County)
Putnam County townships (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Putnam County emergency aid: (1) Putnam County HAS townships, so General Assistance (GA) — emergency rent/utility/food relief for residents with little or no income — is administered by your local TOWNSHIP (e.g., Hennepin, Granville, Magnolia). Apply at your township supervisor's office. (2) Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (1-800-322-1051). (3) the Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC) for LIHEAP utility help (815-625-7830). (4) OSF Saint Elizabeth / Perry Memorial Hospital financial assistance for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.
Putnam: TOWNSHIP county — General Assistance runs at the TOWNSHIP level. Layered with WIAAA, TCOC LIHEAP, OSF hospital financial assistance, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Putnam County residency
- Proof of all household income
- Photo identification
- Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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