Food Costs
Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
can help you with
food costs.
Our SNAP representative will work with you
during food pick-up hours to submit your application online while you wait.
Benefits are provided on the Link Card, an electronic card that can
be used at most grocery stores. GET DETAILS
HERE
Tax Return
Preparation
Volunteer Income Tax Preparation
(VITA)
Your tax questions are important. Be prepared for your 2011 tax
returns. Loaves & Fishes offers free tax preparation for low
income families in DuPage County, beginning January 26, 2012.
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Emergency Public Benefit Assistance
DuPage Federation on Human
Services Reform
If you have an emergency housing or medical need, set up
an appointment to meet with an advisor for assistance.
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HERE
Child Car Seat
Distribution Program
Child Car Seat Distribution -
CareLink Foundation
Child Safety seats are legally required in DuPage County
for
all young children traveling in a car or bus, but many families
cannot afford them. Loaves & Fishes sponsors a free child safety
class and car seat distribution for clients of the pantry.
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Job Search
Support
Community Career Center
coaches offer technical and
practical job search support for anyone
who is unemployed
or looking
for a job change.
Work one-on-one at Loaves & Fishes with a coach to improve your
resume, networking techniques and interviewing skills.
Make an appointment to get help with your job search.
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HERE
Tutoring
in English
Literacy DuPage
asks:
Would you like to improve your English
speaking, reading, or writing skills?
If you have difficulty attending
classes and would like to
know more about individual tutoring lessons,
contact Loaves
& Fishes for information.
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HERE
Emotional
Support
Samaritan Interfaith
Many people, both children and adults, struggle with
emotional and physical
hardship. Samaritan Interfaith counselors can help with encouragement and
advice for
you, your family, or your friends.
GET DETAILS HERE
Money
Management
Money Management
Meet with a counselor who can help find solutions to your
money management
questions, including “How can I go to college?” “How can I get credit?” “How can
I set up a family budget?”