Anna
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Local offices in Anna
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Anna City Hall
103 Market Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching the right city department.
- Utility billing and paymentsPay city water, sewer, gas, and sanitation bills or ask about your account.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofanna.org
Library · Regional office
Stinson Memorial Public Library
409 S. Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stinsonlibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Sunshine Inn Senior Center
602 E. Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Senior meals and servicesOlder adults can come for weekday meals and ask about home-delivered meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
State office · State office
DHS Family Community Resource Center in Union County
1000 N. Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with applications for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
City of Anna, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Union County
Anna is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Union County
1000 North Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistance applicationsYou can apply in person for cash, food, and medical assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 E. Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and their caregivers with local programs, benefits, and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Library · Regional office
Union County Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library system to find books, learning resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucpls.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Union County Legal Self-Help Center
Stinson Memorial Public Library District, 409 South Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Court and legal self-help informationResidents can use court forms and get information about legal procedures and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988