Community Resources
▶ Food Assistance
▶ Utility Assistance
▶ Housing & Emergency Support
▶ Healthcare Resources
▶ Counseling & Mental Health
▶ Family & Community Services
▶ Holiday & Seasonal Assistance
▶ Need Help Right Away?
Kuzma Care Cottage is committed to helping residents of Wilmington, Illinois (60481) connect with food, housing, healthcare, utility assistance, counseling, and other essential community services.
Food Assistance
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Kuzma Care Cottage Food Pantry
Provides emergency food assistance to residents of the 60481 ZIP code. When funding is available, assistance may also be provided for shelter, rent, electricity, gas, and water bills.
Illinois ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility)
Apply online for SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid, Cash Assistance, and other Illinois benefit programs.
Mobile Food Pantry
Additional food distribution opportunities through community partnerships.
Food Pantries Outside 60481
If you do not live in the 60481 ZIP code and need food assistance, please contact one of the following organizations:
Braidwood
Community Care Center 630-738-8863
Coal City
Coal City Food Pantry 815-216-3288
Channahon
Living Manna Food Ministry 815-828-5627
Gardner
Church of Hope 815-237-8312
Minooka
Minooka Bible Church 815-467-2205
Manhattan Christ's Mission Church 815-485-2059
Morris
We Care of Grundy County 815-942-6389
Utility Assistance
Illinois ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility)
Apply online for SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid, Cash Assistance, and other Illinois benefit programs.
ComEd Customer Relief Programs
Assistance programs for eligible households needing help with electric bills.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Help with heating and utility costs for qualifying households.
211 Helpline
Free, confidential assistance connecting residents to food, housing, healthcare, and utility resources.
Dial 211
Housing & Emergency Support
Trinity Services Homeless Support Team
Outreach, housing resources, and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter & Rent Assistance
Available through Kuzma Care Cottage when funding permits.
Healthcare Resources
Will County Community Health Center: View clinic locations and services.
Primary care, behavioral health, dental care, eye care, family planning, insurance assistance, and more.
Oak Street Health
Primary care services.
815-726-2200
Riverside Healthcare
Counseling & Mental Health
Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community
Resources, referrals, prevention programs, and support services for youth and families. Text support is available for anxiety, grief, depression, bullying, abuse, relationships, and other concerns.
Crossroads Counseling
Counseling services for children and adults, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and eating disorders.
815-941-3882
Trinity Services
Provides services and supports for individuals experiencing mental illness and disabilities.
Will County Health Department Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral health services for adults, children, and adolescents.
Family & Community Services
Wilmington Public Library
Free computer access, internet, printing, faxing, educational programs, books, and community resources.
Wilmington Park District
Parks, recreation programs, community events, and activities.
Wilmington Police Department
Community services and non-emergency assistance.
Wilmington Fire Protection District
Fire, rescue, and emergency response services.
Holiday & Seasonal Assistance
Holiday assistance for local families.
Helping provide gifts for children during the holiday season.
Providing winter clothing to community members in need.
Supplying essential cold-weather items to local families.
For information about these programs, visit:
Need Help Right Away?
Kuzma Care Cottage: (815) 476-2030
635 S. Main Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
We are committed to helping neighbors access food, support, and essential resources with dignity and compassion.