Galesburg
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Local offices in Galesburg
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Housing authority · County office
Knox County Housing Authority
216 W. Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersResidents can apply for affordable housing and housing choice vouchers through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcountyhousing.org
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
Jobs and training · Regional office
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials - Galesburg
311 E. Main Street, Suite 612, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Job search and career supportResidents can get help with job searches, career planning, and job readiness.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trrcopo.org
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
1066 E. Losey Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver services at the Galesburg facility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Galesburg Public Library
264 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Library cards and materialsResidents can apply for a library card, borrow materials, and get help using library resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galesburglibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Galesburg
55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and offices.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.galesburg.il.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Galesburg Parks and Recreation
1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find city parks, recreation facilities, and programs for the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.galesburg.il.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Galesburg
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
Western Illinois Regional Council
133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Knox County
Galesburg is in Knox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Carver Community Action Agency
235 E. Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Energy and housing assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents with energy bills and housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dceo.illinois.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Knox County Housing Authority
216 W. Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent in a private home.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcountyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Knox County Health Department
1361 West Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides personal and environmental health services for county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.knox.il.us
Older adults · Regional office
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wiaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission
Knox County Annex, 121 South Prairie Street, Suite 3, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Veterans claims and assistanceThe office helps veterans with service claims, aid and attendance, and debt concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.knox.il.us
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Galesburg
1066 E. Losey, Galesburg, IL 61401
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver's license and vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.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.
Call 988Text 988