Community Resources

COVID-19 vaccines are now available to Illinois residents in select eligibility groups. Find more details on the current group and to get notifications on vaccine eligibility, visit the vaccine information pages for the State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago.

All vaccinations are by appointment only. Appointments are released when a cancellation happens, so check back throughout the day. If you can travel, you may have luck at locations further away that fill less quickly, such as Tinley Park.

Appointments are available at the following locations. Individuals 65 and over should check with their primary care provider to see if they are providing vaccinations directly or can assist in getting appointments through their hospital affiliates.

Find and schedule appointments at any City of Chicago location at https://www.zocdoc.com/vaccine. Or make an appointment directly with a provider:

• Cook County
  Appointments released on Fridays at 12pm. More info at https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov.

• CVS
  More info and appointments available here.

• Innovative
  Appointments released Mondays at 8am. More info and appointments available here.

• Jewel
  Appointments released each morning. Appointments are sometimes added throughout the day. Appointment link here.

• Loyola Medicine
  More info and appointments available here.

• Meijer
  More info and appointments available here.

• North Shore
  More info and appointments available here.

• Walgreens
  Appointments released at midnight. Appointment link here. More info at walgreens.com/covid19vac.

• Walmart
  More info and appointments available here.

• Rush
  More info and appointments available here.

• Northwest Church of Christ Food Pantry
  4602 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
  Food assistance available Saturdays 2:30-4:30
  

• Joined Hands Food Pantry
  Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 5212 W. Argyle
  Food assistance available Wednesday 5-7:30
  Distribution in the rear of the building off Sunnyside
  

• Chicago Public Schools Grab and Go Meal Distribution
  Parents/Guardians/Students can pick up three days of meals at a time per child under 18.
  Children do not need to be present at pick up or attend CPS. No ID required.
  Distribution Monday through Friday 8am - 1pm when school is in session.
  Delivery available by request using this form.
  

• Love Fridge
  The Love Fridge is a Chicago mutual aid group grounded in food, working to place community refrigerators across the city. Most fridges are accessible 24/7. Find a location here.
  

• City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program
  The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent. Get more information and apply here.

• Chicago Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
  The Chicago Restaurant Worker Relief Fund was created to help Chicago restaurant, bar and coffee shop workers who are experiencing hardship from the COVID-19 crisis. This fund will provide emergency relief grants based on need to these workers who have lost wages or employment due to the shutdown for the pandemic. Get more information and apply here.

• NAMI Chicago Helpline
  NAMI Chicago’s free and confidential Helpline is open seven days a week, staffed by clinicians and peers who can guide you through types of treatment, lend a compassionate ear, connect you to legal and housing support, and can also provide resources for mental health professionals and clinicians. We are there for family members, individuals, friends, and communities in need of mental health support.
  
  Call 833-626-4244
  Monday - Friday 9AM to 8PM
  Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 5PM
  Closed on holidays
  

• COVID Testing: Swedish Hospital
  Swedish Hospital has expanded COVID-19 testing for patients who meet the CDC and IDPH criteria. Testing at Swedish Hospital will come at no cost to patients. To determine if you need a COVID-19 test, call Swedish Hospital’s free COVID-19 Help Line at 773-907-7700 or begin screening online. Your results will be evaluated by a Swedish Hospital clinical expert, who may recommend testing in our convenient drive-through tent. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR TESTING. Learn more at SwedishCovenant.org/tent.

• City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief Program
  Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Learn more and apply here.
  

• CEDA
  CEDA helps pay gas and electric bills through the LIHEAP program. Learn more and apply here.
  

• People's Gas Share the Warmth
  Administered for Peoples Gas by the Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA), Share the Warmth provides heating grants to limited and fixed-income households. Eligible customers can receive grants of up to $200 on their bills. Call CEDA at 800-571-2332 to find the application location nearest you to get assistance applying.
  

• ComEd Residential Hardship
  ​Are you past-due on your electric bill and have a financial hardship due to job loss, illness, military deployment, disability, or as a senior citizen? If so, you may be eligible for assistance through ComEd's Residential Special Hardship program. Income-eligible, residential customers can apply once every two years for grants of up to $500* based on need and availability of program funds.

Call us at 773.359.3137 or email us at mayfairmutualaid@gmail.com to request support.