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Local offices in Canton
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Utilities · City office
Canton Water Department
2 N. Main St., Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the Water Department to start or move water service, ask about billing, or pay a water bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cantonillinois.org
Local office · City office
Canton City Hall
2 N. Main St., Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and records.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cantonillinois.org
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Canton
1015 W. Locust, Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, take driving tests, and get other listed Secretary of State services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library
205 W. Chestnut St., Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- Library services and outreachGet books, use library resources, join programs, or ask about delivery if you cannot visit in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parliningersoll.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Canton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
River Bend Food Bank
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA 52802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656-9117
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Canton is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Fulton County
1329 North Main Street, Lewistown, IL 61542
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistanceApply in person for cash, food, or medical assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing authority · County office
Fulton County Housing Authority
250 South Main Street, Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for income-based housing or a Section 8 rental voucher.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyhousingauthority.org
Public health · County office
Fulton County Health Department
700 East Oak Street, Canton, IL 61520
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get food support and nutrition education.Read more
- Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help with heating and electric bills and furnace repairs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Fulton County Legal Self-Help Center
100 North Main Street, Room 207, Lewistown, IL 61542
Help here
- Legal self-help informationFind court forms, legal information, and referrals for common legal problems.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Older adults · Regional office
Age Central - Central Illinois Agency on Aging
700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, care, and other local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agecentral.org
Veterans · County office
Fulton County Veterans Assistance Commission
260 West Lincoln Avenue, Lewistown, IL 61542
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with VA claims, health care enrollment, military records, and emergency financial assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyil.gov
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.
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