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Peoria Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Peoria, Illinois that provide legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Illinois page.

Prairie State Legal ServicesFree civil legal help for Peoria County
Websitepslegal.org 
Phone309-674-9831
Address101 SW Adams St, Suite 800, Peoria, IL 61602

Prairie State Legal Services offers free civil legal help to low income people and people age 60 and over in Peoria, Fulton, Marshall, Stark and Tazewell Counties, with issues such as housing, benefits and consumer problems. Its Peoria office runs an eviction court clinic. Apply by phone Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 1 PM, or online.1

Center for Prevention of AbuseFree help for survivors of abuse
Websitecenterforpreventionofabuse.org 
Phone309-691-0551
Address720 W Joan Ct, Peoria, IL 61614

The Center for Prevention of Abuse provides free and confidential help to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and human trafficking, including counseling, advocacy and help with orders of protection. Its 24-hour crisis hotline is 1-800-559-7233.2

Food

Peoria Friendship House of Christian ServiceFree food pantry and meals
Websitefriendship.house 
Phone309-671-5200
Address800 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61603

Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service runs a food pantry with daily food distribution, plus meals, clothing, youth programs and adult education for families in need. Call ahead for the current pantry schedule.3

South Side MissionSoup kitchen and food support
Websitesouthsidemission.org 
Phone309-676-4604
Address1127 S Laramie St, Peoria, IL 61605

South Side Mission serves the 61605 neighborhood with meals, food support, clothing and youth programs, and help is open to everyone who comes to the mission. Call the number above for current meal times and program details.4

Social services

The Salvation Army Peoria, Sylvia Fites Family Services CenterEmergency assistance, food and shelter
Websitecentralusa.salvationarmy.org/peoria 
Phone309-655-7272
Address414 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603

The Salvation Army Sylvia Fites Family Services Center provides an emergency food pantry, rent and utility assistance, seasonal help and a family shelter for Peoria families. Call ahead, as shelter space and assistance depend on current funding and availability.5

Dream Center PeoriaShelter, clothing and family support
Websitedreamcenterpeoria.org 
Phone309-676-3000
Address714 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61603
HoursHope Store open first Thursday and third Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Dream Center Peoria runs a shelter for women and children, a free clothing store called The Hope Store, and programs for youth and families living in poverty. Call ahead for shelter intake and current hours.6

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Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Prairie State Legal Services, Our offices  (Peoria office address, phone and counties served). Prairie State Legal Services, Prairie State Legal Services Prepares for the Eviction Surge  (eviction court clinic; apply by phone Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 1 PM). ↩

  2. Center for Prevention of Abuse, Therapy / Counseling  (phone 309-691-0551; 24-hour crisis hotline 1-800-559-7233). The street address comes from an Illinois Department of Human Services listing, not from the Center site: Illinois Department of Human Services, Office Locator  (Center for Prevention of Abuse, 720 W Joan Ct, Peoria, phone 309-691-0551). ↩

  3. Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service, Programs  (food support programs with daily pantry services). The address appears on the House site. The phone number comes from a Peoria community resource listing, not from the House site: Peoria, Illinois Community Resource Guide  (800 NE Madison Ave, phone 309-671-5200). ↩

  4. South Side Mission, Home  (address and phone 309-676-4604; meals, food, clothing and youth programs; help is open to everyone who comes to the mission). ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Heartland Division  (Peoria Family Service Center, 414 NE Jefferson). The phone number and shelter details come from a Peoria community resource listing, not from the Salvation Army site: Peoria, Illinois Community Resource Guide  (Family Services, 414 NE Jefferson Ave, phone 309-655-7272; emergency shelter, call first for space). ↩

  6. Dream Center Peoria, DCP CARES  (address 714 Hamilton Blvd; phone 309-676-3000; Hope Store hours, first Thursday and third Saturday, 9:00 to 11:30 AM). ↩

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