Emergency Shelter, Rent & Utility Assistance
When funding is available, Kuzma Care Cottage may help with
emergency shelter, rent, electricity, gas, and water bills.
Assistance and eligibility requirements vary.
You can use ABE ( Application for Benefits Eligibility ) to apply on-line for healthcare, SNAP, cash assistance and the Medicare Savings programs with the State of Illinois.
For more information and requirements, please call our office at
WAYS TO GIVE & GET INVOLVED
We always appreciate donations of staple foods and essential household supplies. Your contributions help Kuzma Care Cottage support local families.
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Monday–Friday
9:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Second Saturday of each month
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Hours may change for holidays or other closures. Please check our Calendar before visiting.
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Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed.
Service area: Wilmington, Illinois 60481​​
Volunteer
Kuzma Care Cottage utilizes the services of over 90 dedicated volunteers putting in over 600 hours per month to process thousands of pounds of food each month. Many of our volunteers are from the local churches.
If you would like to join our team of enthusiastic group of community-minded volunteers, please call our office.
Fundraise
Throughout the year, Kuzma Care Cottage works with companies, local service organizations, and churches to sponsor events to collect staple food and raise funds that are vital to our operation. If your company or organization would like to schedule a food drive or fund raising event, please give us a call.
