Food Pantries
There are three major food pantries that service Villa Grove and the surrounding communities. They are:
The Little Free Pantry of Villa Grove
The Little Free Pantry of Villa Grove is located at 406 First St here in Villa Grove in front of the house, just look for a red box. It was started in 2018 and it is available for easy access 24/7.
SAM Food Pantry
SAM Food Pantry is located at the Tuscola UMC. It is open to all households in Douglas County on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 10:15 AM. You are eligible to be served from the full pantry only once per calendar month. However, you may come every Wednesday that the pantry is open for bread and produce. On bad weather days, the Pantry will be closed if the schools are closed.
Rural Grace Food Pantry
Rural Grace Food Pantry is located at 208 N 2nd St in Murdock. You are eligible to receive food from them twice a month and they are open Fridays from 3-6 PM. Please bring a photo id and piece of mail.
Financial Assistance
The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)
The Embarras River Basin Agency is the main place for financial assistance for things such as rent, gas, utilities, or pharmaceuticals. They have a fund from the Villa Grove Ministerial Alliance to help those in need. In addition, they have many other forms of assistance and will try to match you to what they have available. The Salvation Army is also distributed out of the ERBA office
Mental Health Services/crisis
RISE: Behavioral Health & Wellness
RISE is the Douglas County Mental Health Center. They have several different programs for people in need of Counseling or other assistance. In addition, they operate a 24/7 crisis line @ (217) 253-3511.
Don't forget you can always call 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.