Pinckneyville
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Local offices in Pinckneyville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Pinckneyville Water Department
331 Water Works Road, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- Water serviceContact the Water Department about the city water system.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.pinckneyville.il.us
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
404 South First Street, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver’s license or state ID, and handle vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Pinckneyville Public Library
312 South Walnut Street, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- Library and public computer servicesUse library materials, computers, Wi-Fi, copying, scanning, and help with online applications.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pinckneyvillelibrary.com
Local office · City office
Pinckneyville City Hall
104 South Walnut Street, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Pay a utility billPay or review a City of Pinckneyville utility bill online.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.pinckneyville.il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pinckneyville
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 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 Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
1 Industrial Park, Steeleville, IL 62288
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Perry County
Pinckneyville is in Perry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
DHS Family Community Resource Center serving Perry County
342 North St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical benefitsThe center serves Perry County residents applying for or managing state cash, food, and medical benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing authority · County office
Perry County Housing Authority
120 S. Walnut St., Du Quoin, IL 62832
Help here
- Public housingAsk about income-based apartments and how to apply for public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on perrycountyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Perry County Health Department
907 S Main St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides health, nursing, environmental health, and disease prevention services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, and families with young children food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.Read more
- General assistanceCounty general assistance is available through the health department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on perryhealth.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Perry County Circuit Clerk
1 Public Square, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Help here
- Court records and filingsThe clerk maintains Perry County court records and handles court filings, fees, and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycountyil.gov
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
Child support · State office
Illinois Division of Child Support Services, Marion Regional Office
3419 Professional Park Drive, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Child support servicesThe regional office serves Perry County and helps parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.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