Financial Assistance

General and Emergency Assistance

Both general and emergency financial assistance are administered according to guidelines adopted by Northfield Township and the State of Illinois. If you need assistance or to see if you qualify, please call:

  • Hilda Morales, at 847-724-8300 ext. 213
  • Lizbeth Melgoza at 847-724-8300 ext. 217

Energy Cost Relief

Energy cost relief is program that provides support to low-income households for utility bill payments. These direct vendor payments are a one-time benefit paid directly to the utility companies.

Residents can apply for assistance by making an appointment. Appointments are available in-person at our office or remotely over the phone. Please call 847-724-8300 for further details and requirements.

Access to Healthcare

Access to Care is a medical assistance program in Cook County that provides health care services to low income, uninsured individuals who are not eligible for Medicare or Public Aid. For more information about Access to Care visit www.accesstocare.org or call Hilda Morales at 847-724-8300 ext. 213 or Lizbeth Melgoza at 847-724-8300 ext. 217.

Human Services Funding

Please click here for information on Township funded social services agencies serving our community.

Additional Resources

To see what SNAP has to offer and get answers to your questions on food stamps, eligibility and case management, visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website.

Dial-A-Ride

Dial-A-Ride is a program that provides discount coupons to Northfield Township income-eligible residents with permanent disabilities (age 18 and over) and income-eligible senior citizens (age 65 and over) for use with participating taxicab companies. The use of these coupons is to be used for access to vital services, such as medical, nutritional services and access to employment. 

Once enrolled, a participant will receive an ID card and a list of participating taxicab companies. The discount will be taken off the metered fare. Travel is not restricted to within the Northfield Township boundaries. More than one coupon may be used per ride. 

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