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Free help in Waukegan, Illinois

27 places in Waukegan, plus 12 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Waukegan20

Waukegan

Catholic Charities Lake Co. Food Pantry Waukegan

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. No restrictions.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
671 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Waukegan

Lake County Community Action Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves Lake County. Resident of Lake County and Photo ID.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Address
213 Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Waukegan

Post Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion.

Hours
Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
204 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Utility bills and rent help in Waukegan1

Waukegan

The Salvation Army Waukegan Corps Community Center

Salvation Army location that lists emergency help with rent and utility bills and family services. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
850 South Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Waukegan1

Health and dental in Waukegan4

Waukegan

Belvidere Medical Building

Community health center run by Lake County Health Department & Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
2400 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Waukegan

Grand Avenue Health Center

Community health center run by Lake County Health Department & Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
3010 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Waukegan

Outpatient Substance Abuse Program

Community health center run by Lake County Health Department & Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
3004 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Recovery and mental health help in Waukegan1

Waukegan

The Salvation Army WAUKEGAN (IL) ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Salvation Army location that lists addiction recovery and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
431 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Also helps people in Waukegan12

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Libertyville

St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves Lake. Photo ID and Proof of Address required.

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Friday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048

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Lake Villa

Lake Villa Township Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Lake Villa Township. Proof of address required.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address
37908 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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Lake Villa

Rahmah Interfaith Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves Lake County. No restrictions.

Hours
Friday, 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Saturday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Address
134 W. Monaville Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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Lake Forest

Church Of The Holy Spirit-Lake Forest

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Lake Forest Lake Bluff and Knollwood Communities. Restricted to the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Communities.

Hours
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Address
400 E. Westminster Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Questions people ask in Waukegan

Where can I get free food in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed 25 places that can help in Waukegan: Catholic Charities Lake Co. Food Pantry Waukegan (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM...), (847) 782-4000, call first; Christ Church Community Meal (Sunday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM), (847) 662-7081, call first; Christian Faith Fellowship (Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (847) 732-3817, call first. 22 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Waukegan: The Salvation Army Waukegan Corps Community Center, (847) 336-1880. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Waukegan: Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan, (847) 244-8500. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Waukegan: Belvidere Medical Building, (847) 377-8400, call first; Erie Waukegan Health Center, (312) 666-3494, call first; Grand Avenue Health Center, (847) 377-8180, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Waukegan: The Salvation Army WAUKEGAN (IL) ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, (847) 662-7730, call first; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Waukegan: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Waukegan, Illinois?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Waukegan: Prairie State Legal Services, (630) 690-2130. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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