While not affiliated with Sandburg, there are local community agencies in the district to help you with the following services. Sandburg doesn’t assume responsibility for the quality of services provided by the agencies or websites listed below. This is not an all-inclusive list of the resources available in the community. In case of emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
- Addictions
- Alternative healing & wellness
- Autism support & resources
- Child abuse, domestic violence & sexual assault
- Childcare, mentoring, parenting
- Clothing & household miscellaneous
- Computer skills/repair
- Counseling & life coaches
- Dental services
- Disability services
- Disaster assistance
- Eating disorders
- Educational assistance & support
- Employment & training resources
- Eyewear & hearing aids/devices
- Food assistance & meal services
- General assistance
- Grief & loss
- Healthcare & pregnancy
- Hot lines — crisis & emotional support
- Housing
- Intercultural support
- Legal concerns
- Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender & questioning (LGBTQIA+)
• Money management
• Senior services
• Spiritual community
• Suicide prevention
• Transportation
• Utilities assistance
• Veterans & military services
• Volunteer services — opportunities to give back
Addiction
Campus drug prevention & recovery sites
- Campus drug prevention
- Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
- Young People in Recovery
- Guide to avoiding alcohol & drug abuse in college
Abater Addiction and Mental Health Hotline
24-hour crisis line for drug, alcohol and dual diagnosis. Crisis counseling and referral. 800.511.9225.
Al-Anon Info Service
Support for family and friends of people affected by someone else’s drinking. For local group times, call 309.342.0146, or visit the Northern Illinois Al-Anon Family Groups or Al-Anon members & teens sites.
Alateen — Teen Corner
A place just for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Usually one or more meetings daily in Galesburg, Monmouth, Knoxville, Oquawka and Abingdon. Times and locations vary. Call 24-hour answering services at 309.343.1530 or 309.337.2711 for information or assistance.
Betterhelp
Tap into the world's largest network of licensed, accredited and experienced therapists who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief and more. Communicate when and how you want.
Bridgeway — Galesburg
Outpatient counseling. DUI evaluations and services, treatment services and peer recovery support services.
Trillium Place
Inpatient and outpatient treatment for all types of addiction. Learn more about Trillium Place, or call 800.522.3784.
Narcotics Anonymous
For local meeting times, call 800.539.0475, or visit the Narcotics Anonymous website.
Illinois Department of Human Services drug overdose prevention program
Provides free substance abuse training, awareness and overdose prevention, as well as Naloxone training/distribution to law enforcement and EMS, educators, social workers, families and individuals prescribed or who illicitly use opioids. To schedule an in-service training for an organization or for more information, call 309.282 1086, or visit the website.
Unity Point Health
Comprehensive out-patient services, addiction recovery and mental health. Numerous locations in west central Illinois and Iowa. Learn more about Unity Point Health, or call 888.311.0321.
Unitypoint Health — Robert Young Center
Grant-funded access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (Suboxone and Methadone) for individuals struggling with opioid and stimulant use in 10 Illinois counties, including Warren, Mercer, Henry and Stark. Counseling, care coordination, bus vouchers to treatment and other community resources are also available. Visit the Unitypoint Health website, or call 309.779.2050.
Whole Life Solutions — Galesburg
Specializing in couple communication and addiction recovery. Learn more about Whole Life Solutions, or call 309.691.5502.
West Central Illinois ROSC — Recovery-oriented system of care
A coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is people-centered and builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families and communities to achieve abstinence and improved health, wellness and quality of life for those with or at risk of alcohol and drug problems.
Alternative health & wellness
Ashley Gaskill Massage Therapy
Offers Swedish and therapeutic massage, myofascial release and lower lumbar releases. Learn more about Ashley Gaskill, or call 309.343.2398.
Center of Therapeutic Massage
Offers a variety of healing modalities, including Swedish massage, pregnant massage, sports pre- and post-massage, cupping, hot stone massage, hot gemstone, face massage, reflexology, Thai ball massage, tuning fork massage, reiki energy therapy, raindrop therapy.
Mark J. Switzer — Wu Wei Acupuncture
Offers traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Located at The Path Center for Healing. Learn more about acupuncture, or call 309.509.0109.
Dr. Rita Wilcox — holistic chiropractic
Offers holistic chiropractic, wellness consultations and reiki. Located at The Path Center for Healing. Learn more about Dr. Wilcox, or call 309.343.2398.
Sandi's Healing Touch Massage
Offers therapeutic massage, pure relaxation massage, integrative acupressure, prenatal massage, chair massage sessions and foot massage. Learn more about healing touch, or call 309.368.1060.
Tina's Botanicals
A small herbal business that grows, harvests, and handcrafts herbal products, such as teas, salves, balms and extracts. They offer herbal- and earth-centered education as well as yoga and therapeutic movement consultations and workshops.
Visit Tina's Botanicals' website to learn more.
Readings, Reiki & Gems
This is a great resource for your mind, body and spirit offering a great selection of crystals, gemstone jewelry and metaphysical items along with services to promote overall wellbeing, such as psychic and mediumship readings, reiki, Bemer sessions, energy clearing through multiple techniques and more. They also offer classes in metaphysical and spiritual practices with a goal of balancing and harmonizing the energetic system as well as learning what each person’s unique gifts and abilities are. Learn more about readings, reiki & gems, or call 309.343.2600.
Autism support & resources
Center for Disabilities and Development
The Center for Disabilities and Development at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and independence of people with disabilities and creating a life with opportunities for everyone. Learn more about the center, or call 800.777.8442.
EasterSeals – Central Illinois
Easterseals provide exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Learn more about EasterSeals, or call 309.686.1177.
Galesburg Public Library
Offers a variety of resources and services to help meet the needs of patrons living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families, friends, and educators.
ASD resource collection
This collection, available for loan to Galesburg library cardholders, contains books and audio-visual materials focusing on the autism spectrum of disorders and other related issues, and is intended to provide information for individuals and families who live and work with autism.
Boardmaker
Galesburg Public Library provides free in-library use of Boardmaker, a software program that creates symbol-based communication and educational materials like visual schedules, social skills stories, flash cards and more. Boardmaker is available on a designated laptop within the library.
Sensory Saturdays
All Sensory Saturday programs are free of charge, and registration is appreciated but not required. The first Saturday of every month is sensory Saturday at Galesburg Public Library.
sensory Storytime, offered in the morning on each sensory Saturday, is an interactive and education program for children ages 2-7 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The program is open to all children, and is designed for children with sensory-integration challenges. It combines books, songs, movement, and therapeutic activities to stimulate all five senses and promote learning.
Sensory Saturday family films
In the afternoon, movie-lovers of all ages are invited to the library for a sensory-friendly showing of a family film. (Please call the library to find out what’s playing.) The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around and talk. The intended audience is children with ASD or other special needs accompanied by siblings and caregivers, although everyone is welcome.
Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
Balance Autism (formerly The Homestead)
An innovative, research-based approach to autism therapy rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA), Balance Autism helps children unlock critical social, behavioral and cognitive skills. Children’s clinical services (in-clinic setting) and supported community living (home- and community-based setting) programs provide individualized intervention plans that enables children (up to 21 years old) to make remarkable gains in communication, behavior management, social interactions and engagement. Learn more about Balance Autism, or call 888.228.8476.
KCCDD
Creates opportunities and provides choices to individuals to maximize their independence and optimize their potential to live within the community. KCCDD adheres to the values of advancing knowledge, being creative in programs and activities, caring about the needs of the individuals, full development of potential and dedication to the mission of the organization. KCCDD provides tailored community day services to adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and also provides respite services for families. Learn more about KCCDD, or call 309.344.2600.
Stone Hayes
Provides numerous services including information and referral, community services, home services, independent living skills, peer counseling and support, advocacy, youth and family services, IEP and 504 assistance, adult transition and deaf services. Learn more about Stone Hayes, or call 309.344.1305.
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network
A state-funded grant that provides services and support to children through young adults up to the age of 22 who are Illinois residents. Families can enter their information on the website indicating the services they are interested in for their child and be routed to the nearest TAP provider to initiate the process. Learn more about TAP, or call 217.953.0894, ext. 30477.
Child abuse, domestic violence & sexual assault
Child abuse hotline
800.252.2873 (800.ABUSE)
CASA of West Central Illinois (Court-Appointed Special Advocates Program)
Serving Knox, Warren, Henderson, McDonough and Fulton counties, the program recruits, trains and supports volunteers to provide individualized advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect. Advocates ensure these abused and neglected children are afforded safe, permanent and loving homes in the least amount of time possible. Learn more about CASA, or call 309.343.4299.
Galesburg Public Library
Provides material for dealing with abuse, including books and legal resources. Free Internet access is available. Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
Knox County Child Advocacy
Receives referrals from law enforcement of child protection workers to talk to children about sexual and severe physical abuse, and then provides services to child victims with services such as trauma counseling, case management, court advocacy and case updates with a multidisciplinary team. Services are available for children in Knox, Warren and Henderson Counties. Learn more about child advocacy, or call 309.344.8416.
Knox County State’s Attorney Victim Advocate
Provides emotional support, court advocacy, service referrals, case status updates and scheduling info for victims or survivors of violent crimes once the criminal case has been filed. Learn more about the victim advocate, or call 309.345.3880.
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Provides free legal services in civil matters for persons in Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties who have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty guideline, and for senior citizens, age 60 and older. The delivery of legal services is directed to protecting the individual’s basic human needs when impacted by family issues, including domestic violence; housing; public benefits; criminal record and consumer-related issues. Learn more about Prairie State Legal and apply, or call 309.343.2141.
Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center, 24-hour crisis line
Provides confidential help to individuals experiencing violence in their relationships through court advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line, emergency safe house, counseling, food and clothing, and referral services. Walk-ins welcome. Drop-off site for empty ink cartridges and old cell phones (working and non-working). Learn more about Safe Harbor, email, or call 309.343.SAFE (7233) or the national domestic violence hotline at 800.799.7233.
Love Is Respect
Offers information on how to recognize dating violence and how to seek help. Learn more about Love Is Respect, or call 866.331.9474 or (TTY) 866.331.8453.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Helping victims of crime rebuild their lives. Learn more about the National Center, email, or call 855.484.2846.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 (TTY). Learn more about the hotline or chat online in English and Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention
Available 24/7, National Suicide Prevention provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. Learn more about national suicide prevention, or call 988.
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Federal and part of the United States Department of Justice, the office was established to reduce violence against women and strengthen resources for all survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
This nonprofit organization has a 24-hour hotline for anonymous support for people dealing with sexual assault, and their friends and families. Learn more about RAINN, chat online, or call 800.656.4673.
Victim services
All services are free and confidential. Crisis intervention, legal/medical advocacy, prevention education services and follow-up counseling services. Learn more about victim services, or call the 24-hour crisis line at 309.837.5555.
Galesburg office
Services in Knox County are for sexual abuse/assault survivors only.
- Crisis hotline: 309.837.5555.
- Non-crisis line: 309.343.3337.
Macomb office
309.837.5555
Domestic violence services
Hancock County: 309.837.6622
Henderson County: 309.837.6622
McDonough County: 309.837.6622
Warren County: 309.837.6622
Sexual assault services
Fulton County: 309.333.1934
Hancock County: 309.836.2148
Henderson County: 309.836.2148
Knox County: 309.343.3337
McDonough County: 309.836.2148
Warren County: 309.836.2148
Childcare, mentoring & parenting
Activities for kids
View the online links through the Illinois Extension office.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County (BBBSKC)
A youth mentoring organization that creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSKC makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and youth in the Knox County community (“Littles”). This program is free. To enroll your child in the program or to become a Big, visit the BBBSKC website or call 815.348.9343.
Bridgeway
Provides the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) curriculum training to families in our communities. SFP is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk and general population families. SFP is an evidenced-based family skills training program found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and alcohol and drug abuse in children, and to improve social competencies and school performance. Child maltreatment also decreases as parents strengthen bonds with their children and learn more effective parenting skills. Learn more about Bridgeway, or call 309.344.2323 for information.
Car seat safety
The Regional Office of Education (ROE) #33 employs 19 certified child passenger safety technicians who focus on supporting families in understanding current car seat laws and providing free individual installation lessons upon request. The ROE also sponsors free car seat check events monthly from April through October occurring in Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties. Learn more about car seat safety, or call 309.734.6822.
Center for Youth & Family Solutions
Offers a full array of services through counseling (individual, couples, family and group), adoption, intact family intervention, foster care, youth, family and community outreach services, pregnancy planning and family support services. Insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), sliding fee scale. Learn more about the center, or call 309.342.1136.
Child abuse hotline
Available 24/7: 800.25.ABUSE (800.252.2873)
Childcare resource & referral
Are you looking for childcare or need help paying for childcare? Numerous services and resources available. Learn more about childcare, or call 866.324.3236.
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Interested in pursuing an emergency/respite foster care license, the adoption of a child/sibling set and/or a traditional foster care license? Learn more about DCFS, or call 800.232.3798/217.524.2029.
Early childhood preschool program (mentoring, parenting)
This program is a partnership between the Regional Office of Education (ROE) and the local school districts in Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren Counties. Families are offered developmental screenings, education in a preschool classroom setting, personal connections via home visits, family education events and advisory council. Learn more about early childhood preschool program, or call 309.734.6822.
Galesburg Public Library
Lends informational material, including books and videos, on topics such as childcare, family health, family counseling and more. Free Internet access. Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
Galesburg Youth Athletic Club
This program helps youth learn respect, responsibility, and the steps needed to get and stay on the path to success through health, fitness and mentoring. Parkinson patient workshops available. Learn more about the youth athletic club, or call 309.299.1606.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The program is available to all girls K-12. Learn more about the girl scouts, email, or call 800.798.0833.
Good Guides Youth Mentoring
Peoria initiative that focuses on at-risk teens in danger of dropping out of school, getting involved with drugs and alcohol or making other harmful choices. Volunteer mentors serve as positive role models who encourage teens to stay in school, make good decisions and prepare for productive careers. (Volunteer mentors receive a minimum of six hours of training and must commit to a one-year mentoring relationship, spending at least four hours a month with your teen). This service is provided in the Peoria, IL area.
Head Start/Early Head Start — West Central Community Services, Inc. (WCCS)
A free comprehensive center-based preschool program for children 3 to 5 years old and/or home-based program for children birth to 3 years old in Knox, Warren and Henderson Counties. Family size and income determines eligibility. 10% of enrollment must be children with disabilities; 10% of families may be over the federal income guidelines. Learn more about WCCS and access applications, or stop by in person at 321 East Euclid Avenue, Monmouth, IL, or 277 East Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL, or call us 309.734.3151, 309.867.3151, 309.343.6102, 309.462.3151.
Foster parenting opportunities
Learn more about foster parenting, if you’re interested in becoming a foster parent.
KindNest
This is a hub of empowering pregnancy, parenting, fertility, healing and wellness resources. At KindNest, learn how to nurture yourself and grow your family with hands-on support from their down-to-earth team. Founded in 2018 by spiritual coach, healer and adult-learning professional Sarah Denio, KindNest helps you Stop Dreaming + Start Being…so you can experience a life-long shift in your health and well-being, including all stages of the journey to and through parenthood. They teach individuals and couples the steps needed to release what’s holding them back and easily align with what they desire life to feel like through heart-based, high-class virtual and in-person coaching and individual services, hands-on workshops, live classes,
close-knit community and on-demand courses. Learn more about KindNest, and join the community, sign up for a class or workshop, schedule a free consultation, or call 518.461.5352
Sandburg’s lactation room
Private and clean space with a diaper-changing station for nursing/pumping mothers who are students or staff at Sandburg. Email Student Life, or call 309.341.5332 with questions or to arrange access to the lactation room.
Learning Connections childcare center
A full-service early education and care center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Offering full- and part- time childcare and preschool as well as flexible hourly childcare for those who need occasional care or backup childcare for their regular home provider. Accepting state childcare assistance as needed. Learn more about Learning Connections, or call 309.343.3014.
Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank streamlines the collection and distribution of diapers, period and incontinence supplies to individuals in the West Central Illinois region. The diaper bank partners with existing service organizations to serve families and individuals who deserve to have access to products that allow them to feel clean, dry, healthy and happy. Loving Bottom has partner agencies in Fulton, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Peoria, Tazewell, and Warren Counties that distribute products. View the partner list by county. Learn more about Loving Bottoms, or call 309.297.4754.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Galesburg)
Provides numerous services to assist families. Learn more about Lutheran social services, or call 309.343.7681.
Mom2Mom support group (Galesburg)
Free Christian-based support group designed to support moms in all seasons of motherhood. Free childcare during meetings. Gifted speakers on interesting topics about family, marriage and child rearing. Held on the first and third Fridays from 9-11 a.m. To register, visit the Mom2Mom website, or call 309.342.3166.
Pathways.org
Helps all children (ages 0-6 years old) reach their full potential. Articles, videos, checklists, milestone guides covering topics including expecting mothers, motor, sensory, communication, feeding, tummy time, play, social-emotional and executive function. Learn more about pathways.org.
Prenatal to age 3 program
This free curriculum-based home visiting program is centered around family well-being, child development and common areas of concern for parents. It serves the most at-risk families based on developmental screenings and family risk factors. Learn more about the prenatal to age 3 program, or call the Regional Office of Education at 309.734.6822.
OSF resource link
This free service provides case coordination services for families and their children ages 0-18. OSF resource case coordinator completes an assessment of the child’s needs, along with the family, develops an action plan for services, makes necessary referrals and works with the family for 90 days, focusing on problem resolution. The coordinator can assist anyone in locating any social service program in the area to assist families. Learn more about OSF, or call 309.344.3161, ext. 64613.
SSI (supplemental security income) for children
Provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children with a disability or mental disability or who are blind. If you care for a child or teenager with a disability, and have limited income and savings or other resources, your child may be eligible.
Apply for SSI benefits, and for other benefit programs, through a telephone appointment with the agency, even while local offices are not able to accept walk-in visitors. Call toll-free 800.772.1213, or your local Social Security office, to make a phone appointment to apply for SSI. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, call Social Security’s TTY number at 800.325.0778.
Warren Achievement Center Early Intervention Program
Free developmental testing for infants and toddlers, ages birth to 3 years old. Home-based development therapy and referral services available as needed. Learn more about the center, or call 309.734.7902.
YES (youth empowerment services)
Serves youth ages 0-21. YES is a spectrum of effective, community-based services or other challenges, and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network, builds meaningful partnerships with families and youth, and addresses their cultural and linguistic needs to help them function better at home, in school, in the community and throughout life. Learn more about YES, or call 309.734.9461.
Clothing & household miscellaneous
Abingdon United Methodist Church Cupboard and Closet Ministry
Free resource for food and clothing. Offers a food pantry and provides seasonal clothing, shoes and coats. Learn more about the church, or call 309.462.3444 for hours.
Community Treasures thrift shop
Offers a variety of merchandise, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories, linens, housewares, collectibles, books, stationery and toys. Owned by Galesburg Community Foundation and provides grants to area non-profits and scholarships to students. 444 E. Main, Galesburg. 309.342.9018.
Learn more about Community Treasures.
Galesburg Rescue Mission
Provides free clothing to those in need two times per month. Learn more about the rescue, or call 309.343.4151.
Goodwill Thrift Store (Galesburg)
Offers low-cost new and gently used clothing. Learn more about Goodwill, or call 309.344.4717.
The Purple Hanger (Galesburg)
Provides new and gently used clothing, household items and furniture at a very low cost. All proceeds benefit the Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center. Learn more about the Purple Hanger, or call 309.343.0065.
Salvation Army Family Store (Galesburg)
Provides new and gently used clothing, household items and furniture at low cost. Learn more about the Salvation Army, or call 309.343.0721.
Computer skills & repair
Absolute Computers (Galesburg)
Repairs for iPhone/iPad, computer and tablet, custom gaming computers and virus removal. One-hour turnaround on phones. 24-hour turnaround on computers and tablets. Learn more about Absolute Computers, or call 309.343.0215.
Galesburg Mobile Tech
Computer repair, computer set-ups, virus removal, data transfers and recovery. Makes house calls. Learn more about Galesburg Mobile Tech, schedule an appointment, or call 309-351-1260.
Galesburg Public Library
Lends books and videos offering instruction on topics such as keyboarding, basic computer skills, internet use, email access and Windows operating systems. Also coordinates the Tech Tutor program for individualized technology tutoring for phones, computers, tablets, eReaders and more (offered seasonally). Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
Office Specialists
Sells new computers, laptops and printers. Toshiba service center. Computer and printer repair. Learn more about Office Specialists, or call 309.342.7719.
Counseling & life coaching
If you have emergency mental health concerns, go to the nearest emergency room, or call 911.
Galesburg Public Library
Books and videos are available to borrow on self-help topics such as behavioral health, addiction recovery, overcoming grief, personal development and more. Free internet access. Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
In-patient treatment services
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health (Springfield, IL)
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center offers a number of mental health treatment programs and a full continuum of care for adolescents and children, ages 3-17. Following an initial assessment and admission, an individualized treatment plan is devised for each patient. Learn more about Lincoln Prairie, or call 217.585.1180 for more information.
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (Streamwood, IL)
Psychiatric facility offering hospitalization services for children and youth ages 4-21. Assessment and referral available 24/7. Learn more about Streamwood, or call 800.272.7790.
UnityPoint Health: Robert Young Center (Quad Cities & Muscatine)
Call the 24/7 crisis hotline at 309.779.2999, or learn more about UnityPoint.
UnityPoint Health
Comprehensive out-patient services, addiction recovery and mental health. Numerous locations in west central Illinois and Iowa. Learn more about UnityPoint, or call 888.311.0321.
Out-patient counseling services & life-coaching services
Attending college can cause stress. Unhealthy coping skills like alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, shopping, sexual activity, etc. can increase and become problematic when people are stressed. Anxiety, substance abuse, depression, time management, ineffective study and test-taking skills, and family problems are not uncommon to college students. Help is only a phone call away.
Betsy Zmuda-Swanson, MSW, SEP (Rock Island, IL)
Private practice. Specializes in eating disorders, trauma, relationship and family issues. Learn more about Betsy, or call 309.786.3006.
Bridgeway Counseling Services
Bridgeway’s outpatient programs provide services to anyone referred who’s experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges impacting their ability to function and who reside in the Bridgeway service areas. Services include individual, group and family therapy. First Episode Psychosis program as well as psychiatric and nursing services. Sliding-scale payment options, EAP and insurance cases. Learn more about Bridgeway, or call 309.342.6852.
Center for Youth & Family Solutions
Specializes in depression, anger management, stress management, parenting young children and teens, and couples counseling. Sliding scale payment option. Learn more about the center, or call 309.342.1136.
Crossroads Counseling and Life Coaching
Provides services for a wide variety of life situations, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, dementia, sexual assault and abuse, parenting, traumatic events, autism, childhood disorders, martial/relationship problems, grief, finances and other difficult life transitions. Learn more about Crossroads, and email or call 309.343.0800.
Eagle View Community Health System (Oquawka, il)
Depression, anxiety, screening for substance abuse. Affordable medical, mental health and dental care, regardless of income levels. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance providers. Sliding scale discounts available. Reasonable payment plans available. Learn more about Eagle View, or call 877.350.2385.
Knox Community Health Center
Behavioral health services are coordinated between onsite licensed counselors and staff medical doctors to ensure the best physical and mental/emotional health for children and adults. Accepts Medicaid and all Kids. Sliding fee. Private insurance. Learn more about the center, or call 309.344.2225.
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center (Springfield, IL)
Offers a number of mental health treatment programs and a full continuum of care for adolescents and children, ages 3-17. Following an initial assessment and admission, an individualized treatment plan is devised for each patient. Learn more about the center, or call 217.585.1180.
OSF resource link
Serves children ages 0-18. Free service that provides case coordination services for families and their children. An OSF resource case coordinator assesses the child’s needs; along with the family, develops an action plan for services; makes necessary referrals; and works with the family for 90 days, focusing on problem resolution. The coordinator can assist anyone in locating any social service program in the area to assist families. Learn more about the resource link, or call 309.344.3161, ext. 64613.
OSF Holy Family Rural Health Clinic (Monmouth, IL).
Expert providers and staff are ready to serve your healthcare needs with the greatest care. Your care is coordinated by our dedicated team so you have less to worry about, and you have access to the resources of a large, connected health care system. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 309.734.1414.
OSF Medical Group
OSF Behavioral & Mental Health offers support to adults, teens and children seeking diagnosis, short-term treatment or long-term management of mental and emotional health issues. They provide a variety of options to best fit your needs, from outpatient therapy to medication management for a variety of common and complex conditions.
They take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person, finding the right provider and support to help you live the life you want. Services can be provided in an outpatient setting, in the hospital or online. Learn more about OSF, or call 309.343.5114.
OSF Behavioral Health Navigator
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, drug or alcohol use, or problems with work or school. Call and get connected to a Behavioral Health Navigator trained to assist you in addressing barriers to accessing care, understanding resources available to you and linking you to the appropriate services, such as counseling, substance abuse disorder treatment, and psychiatry. Learn more about OSF, or call 309.308.8150.
Salvation Army
The Salvation’s Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to the salvation army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and ultimately, self-sufficiency. Learn more about the Salvation Army, or call 309.342.9168.
Sandburg counseling services
Crisis and short-term counseling is available to Sandburg students. Learn more about Sandburg counseling, or call 309.341.5237.
UnityPoint Health — Robert Young Center (Muscatine, IA)
Life can be hard — really hard — and prioritizing your behavioral health isn't always easy. Talking through what you're experiencing with someone you trust can help get you back to feeling more content and capable. UnityPoint Health has a team of exceptional psychiatrists, psychologists, behavioral health therapists and substance use disorder professionals to guide you through difficult times and help improve your quality of life. Learn more about UnityPoint, or call 309.779.3000.
Whole Life Solutions
Therapy for individuals, couples and families. Appointments can be made online or by calling 309.351.5255.
Learn more about Whole Life Solutions.
Eating disorders
Amy’s Gift (Davenport, IA)
Amy's Gift is a resource provider, not a treatment center. Their focus is to educate the public and provide information on eating disorder resources local to the Quad Cities area. Their mission is guided by the Amy Helpenstell Foundation's message of help, hope and healing by promoting awareness, understanding, diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders in the community. Learn more about Amy's Gift, or call 309.779.3077.
Betsy Zmuda-Swanson, LCSW (Rock Island, IL)
Private practice. Specializes in eating disorders, trauma, relationship and family issues. Learn more about Betsy, or call 309.786.3006.
Crossroads Counseling and Life Coaching
Licensed professionals and life coaches provide services for a wide variety of life situations, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, dementia, sexual assault and abuse, parenting, traumatic events, autism, childhood disorders, marital/relationship problems, grief, finances and other difficult life transitions. Learn more about Crossroads, email, or call 309.343.0800.
Learn more about eating disorders.
Virtual counseling
Betterhelp
Online counseling with email, texting and video chat options for those interested in improving the quality of their lives. Affordable, convenient virtual counseling for anyone who struggles with life’s challenges. Available anytime, anywhere. Individual, couple and teenage counseling available. Access to licensed, trained, experiences and accredited psychologists (PhD/PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers) LCSW/LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC). Counselors available who specialize in a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, eating, sleeping, trauma, anger, family conflicts, LGBT matters, grief, religion, self-esteem and more.
Navigating Mental Health Issues in College: A Comprehensive Guide
This free online guide shares the most common types of mental health issues affecting students and offers information on conditions, warning signs and how to help — both for people concerned about themselves or others — along with specialized resources. There are also dedicated sections focused on marginalized groups, info on how academic performance is affected, how to access accommodations and students' rights.
Dental services
Affordable Dentures (Peoria)
Accepts cash, checks and all major credit cards, except American Express and Care Credit. Call 309.689.1452, or learn more on their website.
Sandburg’s Dental Hygiene Program
Cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatment and exam offered at discounted rates. Services provided by students, supervised by licensed dental hygienists. Located at the Annex 209 E. Main St., Galesburg. 309.344.2595.
• Eagle View Community Health System, Inc., — Affordable medical, mental health and dental care, regardless of income levels. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance providers. Sliding scale discounts available. Reasonable payment plans available. https://www.eagleviewhealth.org/
Oquawka Dental Location Stronghurst Dental Location
1204 Highway 164 East, Oquawka 101 S. Division, Stronghurst
Toll-free 866.346.1337, Dental 309.867.2770 Toll-free 866.346.1337, Dental 309.924.2424
https://www.eagleviewhealth.org/oquawka/ https://www.eagleviewhealth.org/stronghurst/ • Knox Community Health Center — Primary and preventative dental health services. 1361 W. Fremont St., Galesburg. Accepts Medicaid and All Kids. 309.344.2225. http://www.knoxcountyhealth.org./
DISABILITY SERVICES
Bridgeway
Community Employment Program, Individual Placement and Support (IPS), is an innovator in the provision of job placement services and employment supports for persons with disabilities. It provides vocational assessment, job-finding and job-retention support. For more info, call 309.344.4247.
Sandburg academic support services
Serves students with disabilities or diagnosed learning disorders.
Learn more about support services.
EP!C Host Homes (Peoria)
Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding a home to encourage independence in the least restrictive environment. To learn more, call 309.854.2019, or visit their website.
Galesburg Transit City Bus
Disability reduced-fare and ride-free bus-pass programs are available to those who qualify. Learn more about these bus programs, or call 309.342.4242.
Head Start — West Central Community Services
Free comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-5 in Knox, Warren and Henderson counties. Family size and income determines eligibility. Head Start serves at least 10% children with disabilities and may serve 10% over income families. Call for more info: Galesburg / 309.343.6102; Monmouth / 309.734.3151.
Help at Home, Inc.
Provides non-medical care, such as housekeeping, errand, companionship, personal care, cooking, etc. Learn more about Help at Home, or call 309.343.1118.
Human Rights Authority
Part of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, the Human Rights Authority is the investigative arm of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission and investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. For further information on the Human Rights Authority and its investigation of alleged violations. Contact the Commission’s toll-free number at 866.274.8023. or visit their website to learn more.
Illinois Dept. of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Learn more about vocational rehabilitation and home services by calling 309.343.2193, or visiting their website.
PSCI — Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc.
PSCI provides lifespan service coordination to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more, or call 309.921.9102.
Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center
Rainbow Riders is a not-for-profit horseback riding program for individuals with special needs. Located on Bowman Meadow Farm, just outside the city limits of Monmouth. Learn more, or call 309.734.4849.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) assistance
You can apply for SSI benefits and other benefit programs through a phone appointment with the agency. Call them toll-free at 800.772.1213, or contact your local Social Security office to make a phone appointment to apply for SSI. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, call Social Security’s TTY number at 800.325.0778.
- People Helping Others is for anyone who can assist another person in accessing Social Security’s programs and services.
- This outreach website enables partner groups to access informational materials to share through their networks, including resources tailored to specific vulnerable populations.
- A faith-based and community groups' website features an outreach toolkit, and SSI and SSDI fact sheets. The agency coordinated this effort with the White House, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is helping to promote these resources.
- SSI for Children provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children who have a disability or mental disability or who are blind. If you care for a child or teenager with a disability, and have limited income and savings or other resources, your child may be eligible.
Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living
For all disability-related issues, all disabilities, all ages at no cost. Learn more, or call 309.344.1306.
thrive Community Services
thrive empowers people through knowledge, creativity, caring, development and dedication. Provides services for adults with various disabilities, including employment skills training, job coaching, life skills training and job-placement assistance and respite.
Triumph Services, Inc. CAMP KIDZ
Eight-week summer day camp for children with disabilities ages 5-21. Operated jointly by Bridgeway, thrive and Warren Achievement Center. Available to Knox, Warren and Henderson Counties. Learn more, or call 309.344.2600.
UIC/Specialized Care for Children
Provides assistance to children 0-21 years who are chronically and/or medically disabled. Children with an eligible condition qualify for services. Free service coordination and/or money for eligible children. Learn more, or call 800.322.3722.
Warren Achievement Center
This center serves adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Services include residential accommodations, a day-services program for developmental education, sheltered workshop, fitness/exercise, recreation/social life, community integration, case management and more. Learn more about the center, or call 309.734.3131.
Whiting Hall
Low-income housing for the elderly and/or disabled. Disability has to be vouched by a doctor or Social Security Disability. Applicant does not have to be on SSI. Applications can be emailed or picked up in the manager’s office which is in the back by the parking lot. (Not affiliated with Knox County Public Housing.) Learn more about Whiting Hall, or call 309.342.6400
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
American Red Cross — Illinois region
Community preparedness information and resources. Provides assistance with house fires, floods, winter storms, tornadoes, etc.
Learn more about the Red Cross.
Salvation Army
In the event of housefires or other emergencies, emergency housing may be provided for eligible households. Contact 309.342.9168 for information.
Learn more about the Salvation Army.
University of Illinois Extension Office
180 S. Soangetaha Rd, Ste. 108, Galesburg, IL. Learn more about U of I, or call 309.342.5108.
EATING DISORDERS
A Comprehensive Guide to Eating Disorders and How to Help can be viewed here.
View eating disorder informational resources.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
Access the crisis line at 800.931.2237 as well as eating disorder information and treatment options.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects. Programs are in Galesburg, Monmouth, Abingdon and Aledo. Contact the Regional Office of Education #33 at 309-734-6822, or learn more about the program.
Adult education at Sandburg
Adult education programs empower adult learners by providing education and support services that will successfully prepare and transition you to college and/or workforce training for your career pathway. Services are provided to students ages 16 and up and include high school equivalency classes and English as Second Language (ESL) classes.
Learn more about adult education.
Academic support services at Sandburg
Provides disability support, tutoring, academic equipment loans and referrals for learning disabilities testing. Call for more info: 309.341.5262.
Learn more about disability support.
Learn more about tutoring services.
Counseling services are available to address obstacles to academic success. For more info, call: 309.341.5237.
Early Childhood Preschool Program
This program is a partnership between the Regional Office of Education (ROE) and the local school districts in Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren Counties. Families are offered developmental screenings, education in a preschool classroom setting, personal connections via home visits, family education events and advisory council. Contact the Regional Office of Education #33 at 309.734.6822, or learn more about the early childhood preschool program.
Family Literacy Program
This program increases literacy skills for families enrolled in the Adult Education or GED classes through workshops, playgroups and strong connections with our local libraries. Contact the Regional Office of Education #33 at 309.734.6822, or visit their website to learn more.
Galesburg Community Foundation
Offers scholarships to students in Knox and Warren countries and the surrounding area. For questions call 309.344.8898 or visit their site to learn more.
Galesburg city bus pass
Current Sandburg students, faculty and staff ride free with a valid Sandburg ID.
Learn more about the free bus pass under Current Fares.
Galesburg Public Library
Lends resources on test prep, career planning and educational success. Has dedicated research computers for the public that can be used for resumé building, online coursework and educational database usage. Provides access to the Learning Express Library (LEL) online centers for elementary school, middle school, high school, college prep and college students, as well as adult learners and job prep. The LEL provides practice tests, exercises and skill-building courses. Learn more about the library, or call 309.343.6118.
Illinois AHEC Scholars
This two-year program recruits, trains and supports a diverse group of students committed to improving healthcare in rural and underserved communities in Illinois. The program uniquely blends community-based experiential opportunities with online training on important topics health profession students should know.
Illinois Department of Human Services and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Additional support for students with disabilities, including help with advocacy, technical evaluations, financial assistance for tuition and books. Learn more about this program, or call 309.343.2193.
ISACorps
Outreach branch of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the agency that distributes financial aid to Illinois students and whose mission is to make college affordable and accessible to all Illinois students. ISACorps helps with career planning, college planning and assisting with applying for financial aid.
Promise scholarships
Galesburg Promise
First-come, first-served scholarship for all Galesburg District #205 graduates or homeschooled graduates in the district. Aid is based on years of attendance and is applied after other financial aid.
Learn more about the Galesburg Promise.
Sampson Promise
Open to graduates of United High School and Monmouth-Roseville high schools, or homeschooled graduates within district boundaries. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn more about the Sampson Promise.
Regional Alternative Education Services (RAES)
Alternative day school offering high school diploma curriculum. Serving students living in the service areas of Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties who for a variety of reasons need an alternative educational setting to be successful academically. Contact the Regional Office of Education #33 at 309.734.6822, or learn more on the RAES site.
- RAES — Galesburg: 309.345.0101
- RAES — Monmouth: 309.734.3818
Regional Office of Education (ROE) #33 — Adult education program
Serves students 16 years and up in:
- Acquiring the high school equivalency certificate (GED, HiSET) through high school equivalency (HSE) classes.
- Acquiring English language skills for English language learners by offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
- Transitioning into college or career pathway — offers career readiness curriculum in HSE and ESL classes and assistance in transitioning into on-the-job training, college and career.
TRIO Student Support Services at Sandburg
TRIO SSS provides non-financial support for first-generation college students and income-eligible students pursuing transfer degree programs. Learn more and apply, or call 309.341.5362.
Truancy & Homeless Services Truancy Intervention & Prevention
Works directly with students and families to prevent truant behavior. Services also include workforce training to secure employment as well as support to homeless students. Contact the Regional Office of Education #33 at 309.734.6822, or visit their site.
Tutoring at Sandburg
Galesburg campus
Students can take advantage of the Tutoring Center where tutors cover all core subjects, from math to writing to science to Spanish and more. The Tutoring Center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Drop in or call 309.341.5454 to make an appointment. Be sure to call us if you can’t make it during the usual hours or if you aren’t sure if there is a tutor available in your subject.
Branch campus
Students can also take advantage of face-to-face tutoring or Skype sessions with the Galesburg campus tutors by contacting the main office at 217.357.3129.
Online tutoring
Students at both Sandburg locations can take advantage of our online tutoring services through Brainfuse. Just log on to your mySandburg page and click the Brainfuse link and you'll be automatically signed in to get help with virtually any subject. It’s completely free and accessible 24 hours a day for most subjects. Questions about online tutoring? Call Jake Runge, Coordinator of Academic Support Services, at 309.341.5262.
Learn more about all tutoring options.
Warren Achievement Center
Serves adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. There are internship opportunities, which help students gain valuable hands-on experience. Opportunities are available for those studying marketing, public relations, nursing, physical therapy, exercise science, psychology, education and more. Call 309.734.3131, or visit their website to learn more.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Works
Offers educational assistance and support services. Serving ages 17 plus, including high-school dropouts, low-income individuals and dislocated workers who've lost employment due to no fault of their own. Must meet eligibility requirements. Assistance dependent upon assessment and availability of funds.
- Knox County office / Galesburg / 309.343.9832.
- Warren and Henderson office / Monmouth / 309.734.4745
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING RESOURCES
Adult education program
Career development, post-secondary education development, relevant topics and skills per pathway, tailored to each individual student; certificate of completion will be issued. Must be a Regional Office of Education (ROE) #33 adult education student. Contact the ROE #33 at 309.734.6822.
Learn more about ROE adult education.
Apprenticehip.gov
Build your career, and build your skills through apprenticeship.
Bus driver training
If you want to become a bus driver, take your initial training course before receiving your bus permits. This is an Initial Bus Driver Training Course for your school district. Contact the Regional Office of Education (ROE) #33 at 309.734.6822, or learn more on the ROE site.
Sandburg career development
Resumé/cover letter assistance, interview success and any other career preparation needs.
Learn more, and view off-campus job listings.
Galesburg Public Library
Provides materials on career planning, how-to guides for resumés and job preparation and specialized training guides. Also provides computer access and free internet access for job searches. Provides access to Learning Express Library, which offers skill-building, resumé development, interview preparation and general help with job searches. Call 309.343.6118, or learn more about the library.
GED testing
GED testing can be completed in the Regional Office of Education (ROE) test lab. Contact the ROE #33 at 309.734.6822, or view more about GED testing on their site.
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois
Offers resumé writing, mock interviews, hiring events, workshops, job search assistance — all on a virtual platform. For information about their virtual options or to enroll, call 309.339.7326., or visit Goodwill's website.
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Provides numerous employment and career-related resources.
Illinois Department of Human Services and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Provides vocational guidance and counseling, and job placement for persons with disabilities. Call 309.343.2193, or visit their website to learn more.
National Able Network
Provides employment and training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in western Illinois. Community service work experience training for individuals 55 and older who are completely unemployed, meet income guidelines based on family size and need assistance finding employment. For further information, contact National Able, or call 217.294.5003.
Paraprofessional training and testing
ELS endorsement as a paraprofessional educator
You must be at least 19 years of age and have one of the following:
- Associate’s degree or higher, 60 semester hours of coursework, high school diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro.
- High school diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys.
- Applied mathematics/applied math (with a score of 4).
- Reading for information/workplace documents (with a score of 4).
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Provides free legal services in civil matters for persons in Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties who have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty guideline, and for senior citizens, age 60 and older. Prairie State Legal Services' Ready to Work Initiative offers free legal services to low-income people who have legal barriers to getting or keeping a job, including sealing/expungement of Illinois criminal records. Call 309.674.9831, or learn more about Prairie State Legal.
Substitute teaching license
You must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Valid for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12. Contact the Regional Office of Education (ROE) #33 at 309.734.6822, or learn more on the ROE website.
State of Illinois Workforce Portal
Accesso career and labor market information, training/retraining and job search assistance.
Student work permits employment
Get certificates for minors by visiting the Regional Office of Education's website to learn more.
West Central Illinois AHEC (Area Health Education Center) (Memorial Hospital, Carthage)
Provides career planning, job shadowing, training opportunities and internships. Information on statewide programs through AHEC that include rural health experiences, health career camps for high school seniors and six-week interdisciplinary preceptorships. Illinois AHEC Scholars program for those enrolled in an 18-month program to receive additional training for free, participate in a professional organization related to a health career, participate in job-shadowing experiences, and work with a team to address a community-based issue. Call 217.357.6832 or 6834 for more information, or visit the AHEC site to learn more.
Learn more about the AHEC Scholars program.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Offers educational assistance & support services. Serving ages 17 plus, including high-school dropouts, low-income individuals and dislocated workers who've lost employment due to no fault of their own. Must meet eligibility requirements. Assistance dependent upon assessment and availability of funds.
- Knox County office / Galesburg / 309.343.9832
- Warren and Henderson office / Monmouth / 309.734.4745
WIOA National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)
This free WIOA program helps eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their family members get education and training, improve job skills, obtain good-paying jobs with benefits and/or advance in agricultural careers. Students (or their dependents) must have a farm work background within the past two years, have documented earned wages, be considered low-income and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you have had farm work experience of any kind within the last two years contact them to see if you're eligible. View the screening/referral application. Call 800.279.8667, or send us an email.
Warren Achievement Center
Serves adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. There are internship opportunities, which help students gain valuable hands-on experience. Opportunities are available for those studying marketing, public relations, nursing, physical therapy, exercise science, psychology, education and more. Call 309.734.3131, or visit their site to learn more.
EYEWEAR & HEARING AIDS AND DEVICES
Galesburg Noon Lion’s Club
Sight program
Applications must be approved prior to receiving any services. If approved, the recipient goes to Kehoe Eye Care for a free eye exam, frames and lenses. Set or selected frames to choose from. Other vision services such as therapies, contact lenses, eyedrops and medications may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Hearing aids
Application required, and assistance is limited.
For applications for all services call 636.219.6109, or visit the noon site.
Illinois Department of Human Services and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
FOOD ASSISTANCE & MEAL SERVICES
Search for local food pantries by county.
GALESBURG RESOURCES
Food pantry eligibility & frequency may vary.
Abingdon United Methodist Church Cupboard and Closet Ministry
Free resource for food and clothing. Offers a food pantry and provides seasonal clothing, shoes and coats. Located at the Abingdon Community Center. 801 West Martin St. Abingdon. Satellite food pantry at the Avon United Methodist Church. Call for hours at 309.462.3444.
Visit the Cupboard and Closet Ministry website.
Sandburg resources
Galesburg campus food pantry
Open to any Sandburg student or employee in need. Fresh produce, fried and freezer items and non-perishable shelf items are available. Students can take what they need and are also encouraged to donate items back when they can. Must have current Sandburg ID to check in to the pantry. Sandburg students can visit this room during the posted hours or by appointment at no cost to find food items, toiletries and community-service information in the Galesburg area. For more information or to inquire about donating, contact Student Life at 309.341.5332.
Carthage campus food pantry
Contact Carthage, or call 217.357.3129, ext. 7243.
My Plate Plan (U of I)
This is a community food map that those in need of or those searching for resources such as food pantries, school and summer meal sites, farmers markets, SNAP and WIC offices, etc., can use.
View the My Plate Plan site now.
FISH of Galesburg
Provides a client-choice food pantry in Galesburg and the surrounding Knox County area. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Walk-ins accepted although it is preferred that you call ahead. Assistance may be provided once every 30 days. FISH is a United Way Agency. Email us with general inquiries or to volunteer, or call 309.343.7807.
View the FISH website for more info.
Galesburg Rescue Mission Food Pantry
Open 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 309.343.4151, or visit the rescue's website to learn more.
Growing Together
Local garden project that affords individuals and families the opportunity to grow and harvest organic produce. Participants, while helping support a local NGO who is trying to increase the growing and consumption of local food, learn valuable agricultural skills and can even receive discounts on produce in exchange for volunteer time. For more information, email us, or view our Facebook page.
Knox College Blessings in a Backpack (in collaboration with the Galesburg Lions Club)
Provides weekend backpacks of food for 400-plus students in Galesburg elementary schools. Knox College students, in collaboration with the East Main Hy-Vee grocery store and First Presbyterian Church, raise money to buy food, sort groceries, and pack and deliver backpacks so no child goes hungry on the weekend during the school year. Each of the schools selects families to receive assistance. The program is entirely manned by volunteers, and 100% of donations go directly to food for kids. For more information or to donate, call 309.341.7780, or visit their website.
Mound Community Garden
Opportunity for individuals and families, both experienced and novice gardeners, without land, to learn about gardening and grow their own organic produce.
Learn more about the community garden.
Salvation Army
Walk-in shopping pantry for residents of Knox County. Photo ID, proof of residence, proof of members of household. Open 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Call 309.342.9168, or visit the Salvation Army site for more info.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry
Grocery distribution for needy families. Corpus Christi Church, lower level, 273 S. Prairie St., 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Not required to call ahead, but calling will speed up the process: 815.200.4911.
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA)
Services include home-delivered meals for seniors, congregate meals, transportation, legal assistance, information and assistance, outreach, options counseling, senior center and family caregiver-support programs. Covers a 10-county area that includes Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island & Warren counties. 800.322.1051 or 309.793.6800.
Visit the WIAAA site to learn more.
Galesburg area food resources
Abingdon Community Food Pantry
Abingdon United Methodist Church
401 N. Washington St., Abingdon
309.462.3444
Hours: Tuesday, noon-3 p.m.
Alexis/North Henderson Area Food Pantry
Village Baptist Church
2704 1st Ave, Alexis.
309.337.5574
Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
By appointment.
Deliveries available.
Knoxville Community Food Pantry
Knoxville United Methodist Church
303 S. Broad St., Knoxville
309.289.6311
Walk-in or by appointment. Call for hours.
Jamieson Community Center
1025 South 2nd St., Monmouth
309.734.4251
Available weekly to families with children and twice a month for families without children.
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday
Call for details.
River Bend Food Bank
Serving 22 counties in Iowa and Illinois, including Knox, Warren, Mercer, Hancock, Henderson and McDonough counties.
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA
563.345.6490
administration@riverbendfoodbank.org
Carthage area food pantries
Burnside Christian Church Food Pantry
2088 E City Rd. 24
Burnside, IL 62330
217.746.3571
First Christian Church
81 S. 10th St.
Hamilton, IL 62341
217.357.4230
Grace Bible Church
2880 N. State Hwy 9
Dallas City, IL 62330
Helping Hands Food Pantry
605 Railroad St.
Augusta, IL 62311
217.242.9661
La Harpe Christian Church
200 E Main St.
La Harpe, IL 61450
217.659.7813
mmmfarms2@laharpe.us
Nauvoo Food Pantry
35 N. Page St.
Nauvoo, IL 62354
Shepherd’s Pantry
709 Main St.
Carthage, IL 62321
217.357.2200
Southeastern Food Pantry
Living Faith Methodist Church
E 1st St.
Bowen, IL 62316
217.842.5815
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
250 South 4th St.
Warsaw, IL 62379
217.256.4558
Tri-State Family Services
603 Walnut St.
Carthage, Il
217.357.3343
tsfs91@gmail.com
Warsaw Township Food Pantry
Bott Center
705 Lafayette St.
Warsaw, IL 62379
217.256.4593