Township Assistance

Food - Bloomington Township maintains a food pantry for township residents. Households may pick up food every seven (7) days.
Housing - Shelter will be provided in the most economical and practical way, usually by issuing a purchase order for rent. Emergency housing may be provided for a limited time.
Utilities - To prevent loss of service, the trustee will provide purchase orders for essential utilities such as water, gas and electric. The trustee may also pay for wood, coal, propane or fuel oil.
Medical - Expenses the trustee may assist with include: prescriptions, insulin and emergency dental care.
Transportation - Transportation may be provided for employment or medical purposes. Traveler's aid may be provided to non-residents seeking to return to their legal residence.
Funerals - The trustee may provide mortuary and cremation or burial expenses if no other resources are available.

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Bloomington Township
An emergency situation exists
Meet income guidelines
Be in need of basic necessities (food, shelter, utilities, medical care)
Must be employed full time (30 hours per week), seeking full-time employment, or medically exempt from working
Required to apply for other public assistance programs

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Bloomington Township

Staff

Lisa Myers, Deputy Trustee
Elizabeth Lopez, Sr. Case Investigator
Cara Escobedo, Case Investigator
Kay Hohlt, Administrative Clerk
Michael McClure, Front Desk Assoc.

Elected Officials

Kim Alexander, Trustee
Lorraine Merriman Farrell, Board Member
Dorothy Granger, Board Member
Martin C. Spechler, Board Member

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