Basic Needs Assistance

Welfare programs provided by Winfield Township include:

• General Assistance is a state-mandated program for those who do not fit into categories administered by Social Security or the Department of Human Services. This is an on-going grant program with Work Program requirements.
• Emergency Assistance addresses Basic Needs such as groceries, rent, utilities, household supplies, personal hygiene items, prescriptions to township residents who qualify by income. This is available once in a 12-month period.
• LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) applications taken during the heating season - by appointment only.
• Salvation Army funds are available through the township office.
• A Pastors' Fund of donated monies is administered by the GA Office.
• Access DuPage - Access DuPage is a program to help eligible people in DuPage County Receive primary care medical services.
• The assistance office also organizes an Adopt-a-Family program for low-income families during the holiday season.

For all applications bring the following original documents to your appointment:

• proof of address (lease or utility bill)
• income verification
• birth certificates
• proof of social security numbers for all family members

Hours for Assistance Office: 9AM-3PM Monday - Friday
By Appointment only please call 630-231-3591
Deborah Juzwiak, Director