Resources

Emergency Food Assistance

The Whiteside County Senior Center offers emergency food baskets at any time during center hours. Please stop in or call us at 815-622-9230 for more information or assistance.

Food Pantry

Open to all ages! The Whiteside County Senior Center operates a food pantry every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This pantry has been recognized by the University of Illinois Extension Office for assuring dignity. The pantry operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Lineup begins at Noon each Thursday.

Lending Library

The Whiteside County Senior Center offers a “take one, leave one” library. Books are always rotating and a new-to-you book is waiting for you.

Public Computers

Computers are available during business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) for your convenience.

New to Medicare Classes

Whiteside County Senior Center State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors offer a “New to Medicare” class to assist those soon to turn 65 in navigating the Medicare system. Please call 815-622-9230 for a schedule.

S.M.A.A.R.T.

Get smart about scammers. This class meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon, and you’ll learn what to watch for to keep your information, and you, safe.

Technology Assistance

Please call 815-622-9230 for any technical assistance you may need.

Outreach Walk-In Day

Each Monday our Outreach Department takes walk-ins from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Stop in for help with any of the Assistance programs listed below, or information on any of the support groups or classes at the bottom of this page.

Assistance

Contact the Outreach Department or Senior Center at 815-622-9230 for information on any of the following assistance services:

  • Medicare Parts C and D counseling and enrollment
  • Discounted license plate sticker applications
  • Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program applications
  • SNAP applications
  • Senior Homestead exemption and Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze assistance
  • Additional help with Social Security
  • Free phones for the hearing impaired (ITAC)
  • Lifeline phone applications and setup
  • Patient assistance programs
  • Caregiver respite and gap funding services
  • Assistance with filling out paperwork
  • Information and referrals


Be sure to ask about other available services that may not be listed here.

Support Groups and Classes

Contact the Outreach Department or Senior Center at 815-622-9230 for information on any of the following groups and classes:

  • Veterans Breakfast
  • Alzheimer’s Support Group
  • Dementia Stress Busting Class


Be sure to ask about other available groups and classes that may not be listed here.

Announcement!

We will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day.

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