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LeRoy Community Resources and Services for Families

LE ROY LOCAL:

Carle Family Medicine - 911 S Chestnut St, LeRoy   (309) 962-2081

Formerly LeRoy Family Medicine - Dr. Brenda Kube, Family Physician

Community Emergency Fund (Mercy Funds)

Local churches support a common fund for resident assistance in times of financial need. Typically support a one-time need for rent or utilities. Contact LeRoy First United Methodist Church for more information 309-962-7091.

JT & EJ Crumbaugh Assistance Program

405 E Center Street; 309-962-3911

Stop by the library during regular hours to complete a card requesting information and you will be contacted by Rosemary Parker.

Empire Township Assistance

Open to all residents of Empire Township. Contact the Township Supervisor (Linda McLaughlin) for more information and an application 309-962-3731.Typical requests are for medical expenses or emergency needs.

Faith Second Chance Thrift Store

218 E Center Street.  309-962-5683.  Open Wednesday - Saturday.

Offer 3 free outfits, undergarments, shoes, coat

Food Pantry - Heart of Hope House

Located at First Baptist Church - 306 W Vine St, LeRoy

The Pantry is open the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM

Contact Matt Garvin 309-962-9143

Food Pantry - LeRoy Christian Church

603 S East St. 309-962-7091

The pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from

5:00PM to 6:00PM

Contact the church office

LeRoy CUSD #2 Counseling Resources 

Please contact Mr. Jon Simon or Mrs. Tracie Marcheschi for more information.

Jon Simon Tracie Marcheschi

simonj@leroyk12.org marcheschit@tcsea.org

LeRoy Elementary School -  PreK Program

Located at LeRoy Elementary School. 309-962-4771

Serving families with FREE events and workshops.

Screenings for birth to age 3.

Screenings and grant PreK services for students ages 3 - 4.

LeRoy Elementary School & LeRoy JHHS Backpack Program (Feed my Sheep Program)

Every Friday food bags provided to students.

Families that qualify for free & reduced program can complete an entry form to register their student(s). Each student in the family will take a food bags home each week throughout the school year.

LeRoy Emergency Ambulance Services - 303 S East St, LeRoy                                                            Non-Emergency #: (309) 962-6114

LeRoy Fire Department - 203 E Cedar St, LeRoy  Non-Emergency #: (309) 962-7401

LeRoy Kiwanis Club

facebook.com/Leroykiwanis or kiwanis.org

Service organization providing support to children and families in our community. Best known locally for its Holiday Assistance Project, Stuff the Bus food drive, and Angel Trees

LeRoy Police Department - 110 S East St, LeRoy  Non-Emergency #: (309) 962-3310

Living Well United Center

209 W Washington St.  (309) 530-6600 - Mary Lou Munster 

Open to all residents - Last Thursday of each month (call to check dates)- Food Distribution (11:00am - 2:00pm) - Walk in

Loads of Love - LeRoy Presbyterian Church

101 E Pine St., Le Roy   (309) 962-5011

3 FREE loads of laundry at the Le Roy Laundry Mat (wash and dry)

2nd Tuesday of each month. 

Pam Monahan Fund

Open to all PreK - 12 students of Le Roy.  Requests are submitted to the school district’s nurse or an administrator.  Typical requests are for eye exams, eyeglasses, dental work, and emergency needs due to a fire or other disaster. 

Replex

304 E Washington St. 309-962-4800

Family Fitness/Community Center. Financial assistance and membership scholarships available. Please call Corey Owens @ 309-962-4800 for more  information.

SURROUNDING AREA:

Eastern Illinois Mobile Food Bank 

Eifoodbank.org

If you plan to attend a food distribution, visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line.  Income guidelines are noted on the website. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food.

LIEWAP (low-income home energy assistance program)

Ildceo.net. 877-411-9276

LIHWAP (Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program)

A new water billing assistance program, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), provides $42 million in shut-off avoidance for residents unable to pay their water and sewer bills.

Residents in need of financial support can visit www.helpillinoisfamilies.com for more information on how to apply for water and other assistance this season or contact the hotline service providing real-time assistance in over 30 languages at 1-833-711-0374.

McLean County Health Dept

Health.mcleancountyil.gov. 309-888-5450

Nicor Gas - Energy assistance go to this link Nicor Gas website

Normal Lions Club

Provides assistance for vision screenings and eyeglass services.

Usually refers to All About Eyes, but will work with other optometrists.

Collects eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling.

Email Contact: normallions23@gmail.com

PATH Crisis Center

309-828-1022; for emergency assistance call 211 to be connected to needed services through PATH

LOCAL CHURCHES:

First Baptist Church - 306 W Vine St, Le Roy  (309) 962-8095

JT & EJ Crumbaugh Spiritualist Church - 102 S Pearl St, LeRoy   (309) 962-9076

LeRoy Bethel Church - 399 N Mill St, LeRoy  (309) 825 - 9272

LeRoy Christian Church - 603 S East St, LeRoy  (309) 962-6491

LeRoy First United Methodist Church - 201 N Chestnut St, LeRoy  (309) 962-7091

LeRoy First United Presbyterian Church - 101 E Pine St., LeRoy   (309) 962-5011