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Local offices in Meredosia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Meredosia
Help here
- Village servicesContact the village about local government services and questions.
- Water and sewer billsAsk about your water or sewer bill, payment options, or account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmeredosia.com
Library · Regional office
M-C River Valley Public Library District
304 Main Street, Meredosia, IL 62665
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on librarylearning.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Meredosia Community Center
913 Main St, Meredosia, IL 62665
Help here
- Community center rentalContact Village Hall to ask about renting the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmeredosia.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Meredosia
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
Central Illinois Foodbank
1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
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
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2093
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Morgan County
Meredosia is in Morgan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Morgan County Family Community Resource Center
45 S Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
- SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsYou can apply in person for food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing help · County office
Morgan County Housing Authority
211 S Fayette St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and get help with housing authority questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on morgancountyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Morgan County Health Department
425 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccinations, health screenings, family services, and disease prevention.
- WICWIC provides eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five with food, nutrition education, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morganhd.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Morgan County Courthouse and Law Library
300 W State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryThe courthouse has court disability support, an e-filing kiosk, and a law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Prairie Council on Aging
800 West State Street, Suite 1, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the council for help finding local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcaging.com
Child support · State office
Illinois HFS Springfield Region Child Support Office
607 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Help here
- Child support servicesThis regional office serves Morgan County and helps parents with child support services.
Last checked 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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