Community Resources:
Food:
- The Hope Center
- (618) 445-2065
- 23 West Cherry Street Albion, IL 62806
- Food Pantry on 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am
- WADI- Income-based food assistance
- (618) 445-2379
- 334 Industrial Drive Albion, IL 62806
- Tuesday's 8:30 am - 10:00 am and 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (1 visit per month for food)
- Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen
- (618) 599-7436
- 200 W Main St, Fairfield, IL
- Hot meal served Monday-Saturday 11:30am-1pm
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- (618) 842-5166
- Wayne County Health Department
- 405 North Basin Road, Fairfield, IL
- WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. These services are available to: females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; infants and children under age 5 (including foster children); and families who meet WIC income guidelines. Contact the Health Department for more information.
- Alternative Locations: Egyptian Health Department in Carmi, Wabash County Health Department in Mt. Carmel, and Jasper County Health Department in Olney
Basic Clothing:
- Threads of Hope
- Located at former Simpson United Methodist Church in Bone Gap
- Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9am-noon
- The Hope Center
- (618) 445-2065
- 23 West Cherry Street Albion, IL 62806
Free/Affordable Formal Wear:
- Fairfield First United Methodist Church
- Donna Reever: 516-1785
- 109 S 1st St, Fairfield, IL 62837
- Formal Dress Giveaway on 2 Saturdays per year from 9 to noon in its fellowship hall.Dresses, shoes, jewelry and bouquets will be given away free of charge.
- Cinderella's Threads
- (618) 843-6694
- 431 S Whittle Ave, Olney, IL 62450
- Open Saturdays 11am-4pm
Utility Assistance:
- WADI
- 334 Industrial Dr, Albion, IL 62806
- (618) 445-2379
Domestic Violence Assistance: