Village Offers Pandemic Resources For Struggling Residents

Press release from the Village of Lisle:

June 9, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardships throughout the state and the nation. The Village would like to remind residents that a variety of resources are available for those experiencing financial difficulties. The State of Illinois has provided information on financial support, such as unemployment insurance, utility relief, Medicaid waivers and taxpayer information on the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response site.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) also offers several programs for those in need of assistance such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits (SNAP), Public Housing, Unemployment Benefits, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Supplemental Social Security. For information on these and other programs please visit IDHS’s website. Information on additional food and financial assistance can be obtained from the DuPage County Department of Community Services at (630) 407-6500 for information on other government and social service programs.

Locate food pantries offering emergency food allocations and volunteer opportunities.

Additional resources to help manage financial difficulties.

The Village of Lisle has also created a dedicated Small Business Resources page with links to various business resources for responding to the impacts of the pandemic. The Village has also established a COVID-19 Outdoor Eating and Drinking Relief Program in accordance with the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan. Under this program, restaurants and bars are able to use parking lots, patios and some public sidewalks to provide arrangements for onsite eating and drinking.

This press release was produced by the Village of Lisle. The views expressed here are the author’s own.