Holiday Food Basket Sign-up starts September 9, 2024

Holiday Food Basket Information
The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide Holiday Food Baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger. Funding is provided through the Community Service Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. The Holiday Basket is for the December holiday only. Please don’t hesitate to sign up. We accept applications Monday – Friday in our office. Call our office for more details (815) 722-0722
How to Apply
To apply, please bring/submit the following: Call our office on ways to apply
- Proof of residency in Will County (i.e., Utility bill, mortgage statement, valid lease)
- Provide proof of 30 days of income for all household members from all sources
- Printout of any benefits received from the Department of Human Services “Notice of Decision letter”
- Photo ID of applicant
- Social Security cards for everyone in the household
- Must have children under the age of 16 and provide proof of their age (birth certificate, school records, or medical card)
Whats in the basket
Holiday Food Baskets include a new coat, hat, gloves/mittens for each child in the household, gifts for each child, and food for your Holiday meal.