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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. WELCOME TO RICH TOWNSHIP! Assessor's Office Updates General Assistance Senior Services Food Pantry Transportation Supervior's Message A Message from Supervisor Calvin Jordan Dear Rich Township Residents, Rich Township remains committed to ensuring our residents have access to essential food resources while also strengthening community engagement and opportunity. Due to recent federal updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , certain adult participants may now be required to meet monthly work or service requirements to continue receiving benefits. Specifically, some SNAP recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 , who do not have a dependent child under age 14 and who are not otherwise exempt, must complete at least 80 hours per month of qualifying work activity. These hours may be fulfilled through employment, job training, education programs, or approved volunteer service . The Rich Township Food Pantry will serve as a local volunteer option where eligible SNAP participants can complete their required 80 hours of service while directly supporting neighbors and families within our community. Volunteer activities may include assisting with food distribution, organizing inventory, client support, and other essential pantry operations. This approach creates a shared benefit: · SNAP participants can meet program requirements close to home · The Food Pantry gains critical volunteer support to expand and improve services · Rich Township strengthens community involvement and mutual support We encourage eligible residents to consider volunteering at the Rich Township Food Pantry as a meaningful way to remain compliant with SNAP requirements while giving back to the community that supports them. We encourage eligible residents to consider volunteering at the Rich Township Food Pantry as a meaningful way to remain compliant with SNAP requirements while giving back to the community that supports them. Additional details regarding eligibility, volunteer enrollment, and scheduling will be made available through the Rich Township Food Pantry webpage and Township offices. Thank you for your continued commitment to Rich Township and to one another. Best Wishes, Calvin Jordan Supervisor, Rich Township Calvin Jordan Township Updates Township Updates Township Updates Township Updates Click here to read more: Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Click Here! News & Highlights News & Highlights News & Highlights News & Highlights rich_township_re-election_celebration_2025 (1080p) Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Sneak Peek Recap Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Living Legends Recap Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Eye on Matteson - Rich Township Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Lighting the Way presented by SafeLIGHT Foundation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Property Tax Meeting 7.23.24 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Subscribe To Our E-Newsletter Join our newsletter for the latest news, exclusive content, and special offers delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up today and be part of our community! Sign Up!

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Clerk's Office Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228- 5045 • Clerk@RichTownship.org Monday- Friday: 9am - 4pm Clerk's Office Township Financial Reports Disabled Parking FOIA Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Voter Services Meeting Agendas Click the date to download Agenda 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 AGENDA - January 21, 2020 AGENDA - February 3, 2020 AGENDA - March 16, 2020 AGENDA - April 6, 2020 AGENDA - April 20, 2020 AGENDA - May 4, 2020 AGENDA - May 18, 2020 AGENDA - June 15, 2020 AGENDA - July 20, 2020 AGENDA - August 3, 2020 AGENDA - August 17, 2020 AGENDA - September 8, 2020 AGENDA - September 21, 2020 AGENDA - October 5. 2020 AGENDA - November 2, 2020 AGENDA - November 16, 2020 AGENDA - December 7, 2020 AGENDA - January 4, 2021 AGENDA - January 19, 2021 AGENDA - February 1, 2021 AGENDA - February 16, 2021 AGENDA - March 2, 2021 AGENDA - March 15, 2021 AGENDA - April 5, 2021 AGENDA - May 3, 2021 AGENDA - May 17, 2021 AGENDA - May 20, 2021 AGENDA - May 24, 2021 AGENDA - June 28, 2021 AGENDA - July 12, 2021 AGENDA - July 20, 2021 AGENDA - August 2, 2021 AGENDA - August 17, 2021 AGENDA - September 7, 2021 AGENDA - September 20, 2021 AGENDA - October 4, 2021 AGENDA - October 18, 2021 AGENDA - November 1, 2021 AGENDA - November 15, 2021 AGENDA - January 4, 2021 AGENDA - January 19, 2021 AGENDA - February 1, 2021 AGENDA - February 16, 2021 AGENDA - March 2, 2021 AGENDA - March 15, 2021 AGENDA - April 5, 2021 AGENDA - May 3, 2021 AGENDA - May 17, 2021 AGENDA - May 20, 2021 AGENDA - May 24, 2021 AGENDA - June 28, 2021 AGENDA - July 12, 2021 AGENDA - July 20, 2021 AGENDA - August 2, 2021 AGENDA - August 17, 2021 AGENDA - September 7, 2021 AGENDA - September 20, 2021 AGENDA - October 4, 2021 AGENDA - October 18, 2021 AGENDA - November 1, 2021 AGENDA - November 15, 2021 AGENDA - January 3, 2023 AGENDA - January 17, 2023 AGENDA - February 6, 2023 AGENDA - February 21, 2023 AGENDA - March 7, 2023 AGENDA - March 20, 2023 AGENDA - April 3, 2023 AGENDA - April 11, 2023 AGENDA - June 20, 2023 AGENDA - July 3, 2023 AGENDA - August 7, 2023 AGENDA - September 5, 2023 AGENDA - October 3, 2023 AGENDA - January 8, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - January 8, 2024 Road District Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA - January 22, 2024 AGENDA - February 5, 2024 AGENDA - February 20, 2024 AGENDA - March 5, 2024 AGENDA - March 18, 2024 AGENDA - April 2, 2024 AGENDA - April 9, 2024 Annual Town Meeting AGENDA - April 15, 2024 AGENDA - May 6, 2024 AGENDA - May 20, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - June 3, 2024 AGENDA - June 17, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - July 1, 2024 AGENDA - August 5, 2024 AGENDA- September 3, 2024 AGENDA- September 16, 2024 AGENDA- October 7 , 2024 AGENDA- October 21,2024 AGENDA- November 18,2024 AGENDA- December 03 ,2024- Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA- December 03 ,2024- Road District Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA- December 03,2024- Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA- December 27,2024 AGENDA - January 6, 2025 AGENDA - January 21, 2025 AGENDA - February 03, 2025 AGENDA - March 04, 2025 AGENDA - March 17, 2025 AGENDA- April 07, 2025 AGENDA- April 08, 2025 (Annual Town Hall Meeting) AGENDA- April 21, 2025 AGENDA- May 05, 2025 AGENDA- May 19, 2025 AGENDA- June 16, 2025 AGENDA- July 07, 2025 AGENDA- August, 04,2025 AGENDA- September 22,2025 AGENDA- October 06,2025 AGENDA- November 03,2025 AGENDA - December 01,2025 AGENDA - January 14, 2026 AGENDA - February 2, 2026 AGENDA - March 9, 2026 AGENDA- April 6, 2026 AGENDA- April 14, 2026 (Annual Town Hall Meeting) AGENDA- May 18, 2026 Election & Voter Services Register to Vote Illinois residents may register to vote in person, online or by mail. The easiest way to register is to go to the state's website and complete your application at: https://ova.elections.il.gov/ Election Day registration is offered in the State of Illinois. Voters are required to show two forms of ID, one with a current address, to their polling place. Voters may also update their voting information on Election Day. Information about voting by mail in Cook County can be found here . Voting In Person Cook County residents may register to vote with a deputy registrar in the Rich Township Clerk's office. Voting Online If you have an Illinois driver's license or state ID, you may register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Voting by Mail If you don't have a driver's license or State ID, you may fill out a form online, print, sign, and mail it in . Become an Election Judge! Are you interested in strengthening our democracy by facilitating elections, and making money doing so? Judges make between $200 and $350 by monitoring polling places on election days (including early voting). To be eligible to serve as an election judge, you must be: A U.S. citizen A resident of Cook County A registered voter at your current address in Cook County Able to speak, read and write English Of good understanding and capable of performing the duties of an election judge For more information, and to register to become an election judge, visit: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/election-judges Cook County Clerk Website The Cook County Clerk’s website is a great resource for information regarding elections. Utilize the website to find your polling place, check election results, register to vote, etc. https://www.cookcountyclerk.com Find Your Polling Place Freedom of Information Act Access the form using the link provided below. It is designed to provide you with helpful guidance on how to submit a FOIA request. 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Greetings, The Clerk's office is currently open by appointments only. To schedule an appointment please email clerk@richtownship.org or please call 708-228-5045. As Township Clerk, I serve as the ex-officio clerk of the Road District, the local election authority, and keeper of all township and road district records except for general assistance case records. The clerk is also responsible for organizing board meetings and posting legal announcements for the township and road district. Please feel free to set up an appointment and take advantage of the services the Clerk’s Office provides to our residents such as: Notary Temporary/Permanent Handicap Placard Voter’s Registration Sincerely, Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk | FOIA Officer Direct (708) 748- 672 2 ext. 5055 SAl-Amin@Richtownship.org Clerk's Bio Disabled Parking Temporary Handicap Parking Placards Temporary Handicap Parking Placards are available at no cost to the applicants for disabilities that will not exceed three months. An application (PDF) signed by the attending health care provider is required. Permanent Handicap Parking Placards Permanent disability placard applications are also available. Applications (PDF) must be signed by the attending health care provider and mailed to Secretary of State, Persons with Disabilities License Plates/Placard Unit. 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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Dennis A. White, Esq Highway Commissioner Dennis A. White is an accomplished attorney and business professional. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1988, his J.D. from Northwestern University Law School in 1994, and his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Business School in 1996. Commissioner White began his legal career in 1994 as a staff attorney in Washington, D.C., then subsequently for General Motors Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, after almost ten years he returned home to Chicago and joined the Chicago office of Holland & Knight, LLP Law Firm as Senior Counsel. Thereafter, Commissioner White accepted a position as the Chief Attorney of a special purpose unit of local government. Notwithstanding the professional endeavors described above, community service is a huge part of Commissioner White’s life. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors of the South Side Branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; a member of the Business Leadership Council; and a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Additionally, Commissioner White is a former member of the Plan Commission for the Village of Flossmoor, and of the Executive Board of the Chicago Association of Realtors. He was also a previous sponsor (and alumnus) of the LINK Unlimited Scholars program, which provides educational college preparatory opportunities for economically-disadvantaged African American high school youth. Direct (708) 748- 6722 ext 5050 DWhite@ r ichtownship.org Responsibilities of the Highway Commissioner The Highway Commissioner is responsible for maintenance of roads in the road district. The Highway Commissioner does not have voting power as other township officials on the Board.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Sam A. Brown, CIAO Assessor Sam A. Brown assumed the role of Rich Township Assessor at the beginning of 2018. Prior to 2018, Sam served as a Property Tax Appeals Analyst and Hearing Officer for the Cook County Board of Review for 11 years. During this time Sam had the privilege of assisting thousands of Cook County residential property tax payers achieve fair and equitable property tax assessments via the appeals process. In the role of Assessor, Sam’s efforts focus on serving the residents of Rich Township by helping to ensure fair and equitable property assessments are achieved through the appeals process, and assisting residents in obtaining any homeowner/senior/disabled or other exemptions for which they are eligible to receive. Sam is a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO), a requirement for becoming a Township Assessor. In addition, he has lived with his family in the Village of Matteson (Rich Township) for the past 35 years where he also served as a Village Trustee for 15 years. Sam also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. (708) 228-5025 SBrown@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Assessor The assessor evaluates and appraises property in the township which is subject to taxation for the year. (60 ILCS 1/77-5).

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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Rich Township Established 1850 | "Rich in Service" General Demographics Township Government Geography & Maps Major Highways Demographics The racial makeup of Rich Township according to the 2020 United States Census Historical Population Census Census %± 2000 67,826 — 2010 76,727 13.1% 2020 76,138 - 0.8% Race % Other 2.9% White 16.17% Multiracial 4.9% Asian 1.1% African American 74.1% Geography Rich Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2); of this, 36.36 square miles (94.2 km2) (99.36 percent) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2) (0.64 percent) is water. Maps Click Below for Maps Rich Township - Cook County Rich Township Highway Map - IDOT Major Highway Interstate 57 Illinois Route 43 Interstate 80 Illinois Route 50 U.S. Route 45 U.S. Route 30 General Incorporated in 1850, Rich Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 76,727. Rich Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles Rich Township is comprised of 10 historic and diverse municipalities: Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. For more information about the municipalities , click here Encompassing all and portions of the following zip codes: 60422, 60423, 60429, 60430, 60443, 60461, 60466, 60471, 60477, 60478 The Township is governed by a board that consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The Town Clerk is the clerk of the Board of Trustees and votes in case of a tie when filling a vacancy in a township office. The Township board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. For more information click the Township Government tab above. Rich Township Board Ca lvin Jordan , Supervisor Arlen e M. "Sugar" Al-Amin , Clerk Sam Brown, CIAO, Assessor Dennis White , Esq., Highway Commissioner Nicholas P. Bobis , Trustee Steven Burris , Trustee Candyce Herron , Trustee Jacquelyn "Jackie" Small , Trustee For more information about the Township board, click here Original Seal - 1850 2020 2023 Township Government Township government is one of the oldest forms of government in Illinois. While the viability of the continued role of township government has been questioned recently, those who work with townships and receive services from them have no doubt about their importance. Townships perform three mandatory functions: administering a general assistance program to qualifying residents, maintaining township road district highways and bridges, and appraising property values in all counties other than Cook County. Townships also are given a variety of statutory responsibilities which are somewhat lesser known, but equally important. For example, they may, among other services, provide senior services, conduct youth programs, appoint fire district trustees, and maintain cemeteries; additionally, township trustees serve as the township’s official “fence viewers.” Townships have been given various powers which they may exercise depending upon the needs of their constituents and the activism of their officials. Each township has the corporate capacity to exercise the powers expressly granted to it, pr those necessary implied from these express grants, and no others. 60 ILCS 1/85-10. See also Grassini v. DuPage Tp., 279 Ill. App. 3d 614, 665 N.E.2d 860 (3d Dist. 1996) (holding that a township may exercise only those powers conferred upon it by statute). This limitation is called the “Dillon’s Rule” and affects all Illinois governments except home rule municipalities and counties. Like other non-home rule units, townships have no inherent powers, but only those granted to them by the constitution or authorized by statute. Diversified Computer Services, Inc. v. Town of York, 104 Ill. App. 3d 852, 433 N.E.2d 726 (2d Dist. 1982). Prior to engaging in any act, therefore, a township must make sure that it possesses the authority to engage in such an act. Townships are conferred their powers through the Illinois Township Code (60 ILCS 1/1 et. seq.), the 1970 Illinois Constitution and through various other statutory and common laws. Special statutory sections govern the powers and the functions of township officers. Townships exercise their various powers through either the corporate authorities of the township (the electors) or the township board. Township Powers A township may sue and be sued. A township may purchase any real estate or personal property for public purposes by the use of installment contracts providing for payment over a period of not more than 20 years for real estate and not more than 10 years for personal property. A township may construct a town hall under an installment contract providing for payment over a period of not more than 20 years. A township may make all contracts necessary in the exercise of township powers. A township may expend or contract for the expenditure of any federal funds it is given for any purpose for which a township can expend tax revenues. A township may acquire land or any interest in land located within its township limits. It may acquire the land or interest by gift, purchase, or otherwise, but not by condemnation, except in special instances when townships are expressly given the power of condemnation, such as to acquire parks, open space, or cemeteries. A township may also acquire (by purchase, gift or legacy) and hold personal property, and may sell and convey that property. A township may improve land for industrial or commercial purposes and may donate and convey improved land or interest in land to the Illinois Finance Authority. A township may receive funds under the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and may expend or contract for the expenditure of those funds and other township funds for certain specified activities. A township may establish reasonable fees for recreation and instructional programs sponsored by the township. A township may borrow money (i) from any bank or financial institution if the money is to be repaid within 10 years from the time it is borrowed, or (ii) with the approval of the highway commissioner, from a township road district fund, if the money is to be repaid within one year from the time it is borrowed. A township may administer a recycling program and adopt rules for recycling programs in unincorporated areas.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Jaquelyn M. "Jackie" Small Trustee Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Small is a non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience in serving communities and citizens throughout the Chicago Southland region and beyond. She is a dynamic innovative leader with a skill set that allows her to cultivate and develop relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a common goal of making an impact in the lives of others. Jacquelyn currently serves as a Trustee in Rich Township; Vice-President of TOCC (Townships of Cook County), Trustee Division; co-chair of the Women’s Advisory Committee for State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin and consultant for Benjamin O. Davis Post No. 311. Jacquelyn has also served as President, Matteson Rotary Club; member of the Board of Directors of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia Cook County; member of the Board of Directors, United Way, South, Southwest; Commissioner on Women’s Issues - Cook County; member of the Commission of Individuals with Disabilities, Joliet, IL; panelist on Illinois Arts Council; Cub Master, Pack 386, Calumet Council; Vice President Country Club Hills Athletic Association; and many other boards and organizations. Jacquelyn can blend goals with sound fundraising practices and integrate marketing strategies to execute and implement those goals. She is a strategic thinker with a commitment to projects and missions designed to enhance the quality of life for others. Direct (708) 748- 6722 Ext 5918 JSmall@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Township Board consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The town board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. Policies established by the town board are generally carried out by the supervisor and clerk in their capacities as administrators. The town board may not establish policies for either the township assessor or the highway commissioner. The township trustees are responsible for certifying tax levies for the township and road district. In the case of the road district, the amount of the levy is to be determined by highway commissioner. The town board of trustees is also responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the town, general assistance, and road and bridge funds. The trustees are also responsible for approving all town expense and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner. The trustees have an obligation to approve all legally incurred bills to the extent that there is an appropriation for the expenditure. Conversely, the trustees have an obligation to reject for payment, all bills, including those for the road district that are not legally incurred debts.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Arlene “Sugar” Al-Amin is the Rich Township Clerk, a Community Leader, and Bridge Builder. Clerk Arlene Al-Amin is a hands-on elected official that participates and is available to all in her Rich Township Community. Clerk Al-Amin has a passion for inclusiveness, and for all to reach their full potential, so she works tirelessly by being involved in multiple initiatives. Clerk Al-Amin also takes pride in having a strong, committed, and consistent team as her appointed Deputy Clerk, Devon Taylor, helps her facilitate the Clerk’s Department as well as other projects. Her involvement doesn’t stop with her position, she currently is the Board President, of The South Suburban Council (SSC) on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Active Member of Democratic Women of Southland Region (DWSR), Secretary of the Rich Township Democrats Organization (RTDO), Past President of Flossmoor Service League, Past Community Relations Commissioner of Village of Flossmoor, and past volunteer at the Jones Community Center in Chicago Heights where she spearheaded, Miss Sugar’s class for Daily Affirmations, Food and Health Awareness and Etiquette for the children that were apart of the center. Her most precious accomplishment is her beautiful, blended family that she shares with her husband, Rafi- Al-Amin. Her favorite past time is spending time with her beautiful granddaughter. Direct (708) 748- 6722 ext 5055 SAl-Amin@ r ichtownship.org Responsibilities of the Clerk The Township Clerk is the ex-officio clerk of the Road District, the local election authority, and keeps all township and road district records except for general assistance case records. The clerk is also responsible for organizing board meetings and posting legal announcements for the township and road district. The Clerk additionally countersigns orders or vouchers and has the authority to administer the oath of office.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. The Pantry of Rich Township 501(c)(3) Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228-5022 • contactus@richtownship.org Home About How to Support Volunteer Contact Us About The Pantry of Rich Township Our Mission To provide nutritious food to individuals and families in the Rich Township community experiencing food insecurity. We are deeply grateful to our generous financial and in-kind donors, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and staff who make our mission possible. Our Vision To offer a welcoming, respectful, and compassionate environment where individuals and families receive the food support they need—with dignity and care, tailored to their unique circumstances. Our Core Values Our values guide everything we do: Commitment to Excellence – We ensure the highest quality of food and services today, while preparing for a sustainable tomorrow. Collaboration – We work closely with partners, volunteers, staff, and community leaders to achieve our shared mission. Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of food sourcing and distribution. Stewardship – We responsibly manage the time, talent, and funds entrusted to us by our valued supporters. How to Support You can help meet the basic needs of your neighbors by becoming a donor. The Pantry of Rich Township relies on the generosity of individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations to continue its work. To learn more about how you can help, please contact us at contactus@richtownship.org or call (708) 228-5022. Fundraising Throughout the year, the pantry hosts or participates in various fundraising events. If your organization would like to host a fundraiser, please reach out to our offices. Donations Donations can be made by cash, check, or in-kind. Every gift makes a difference. Donations help us purchase food and essential supplies for families in need. Monetary Cash Donations can be made securely using the link below. After clicking on the link, follow the instructions. Checks can be mailed to: The Pantry of Rich Township Inc. 22013 Governors Highway Richton Park, IL 60471 Attn: Trinette Britt-Johnson Matching Gifts Does your company match your charitable gifts? Contact your Human Resources department to possibly double the impact of your donation. Food & In-kind Donations We welcome all non-expired, unopened food and personal care items. You can also organize a food drive through your school, workplace, church, or organization. Food Donation Guidelines: • Items must have a current “best by” or “use by” date • All items must be unopened and in original packaging • Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Food • Non-perishable canned, boxed, and dry goods • Fresh vegetables and fruits • Juice (canned, plastic, or boxed) • Low-fat, low-sodium, and low-sugar food items In-Kind • Baby formula and food • Disposable diapers (infant and adult – all sizes) • Personal care products: soap, lotion, toothpaste, razors, etc. • Paper products • Ziplock bags (quart and gallon-sized) iGive • Rich Township The Pantry of Rich Township Founded in 1984, the Rich Township food pantry began as a small township initiative. Today, it serves thousands of families across the ten municipalities within Rich Township, including all or parts of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park. Recognizing the growing need for food assistance, the Township established The Pantry of Rich Township, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, in 2016 to expand the pantry’s capacity and impact. Volunteer Time is a precious gift. Volunteers sharing their time and their talents are integral to the work of the Food Pantry. With a small full-time staff, we rely heavily on volunteers to accomplish our mission. The Pantry would not exist without the help of Community Volunteers. Volunteers repackage food, shelf inventory, pack bags, distribute food, greet, and assist in organizing food drives. They also help plan fundraisers, walk to help STOP HUNGER, set up and run Free Produce Day, and much more. Please call Riette at 708-228-5032 to volunteer or for more information. Contact Us The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc 22013 Governors Highway Richton Park, IL 60471 Food Pantry Coordinator Riette Woods Office: 708-228-5032 Cell: 708-748-6722 rwoods@richtownship.org “Building a Stronger Community, One Meal at a Time” Anchor 1

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. General Assistance Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228-5042 •Tel (708)-228-3008• GA@richtownship.org General Assistance Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Provided Programs Eligibility How to Apply Document Center Additional Resources General Assistance About The General Assistance Program provides a monthly stipend of $475.00 to assist Rich Township residents with their shelter, utilities and food. The applicant must be ages 18-62 years old who are unemployed or disabled and who are not receiving any other form of income or monthly household income is 600.00 or less. The applicant must reside in Rich Township. The utility bills, rent, and mortgage must be in the applicant’s name. General Assistance monthly stipend is provided by the Township to individuals who are not eligible for any other state or federal assistance with very low income or no income households that have exhausted all other means of support. When applying for General Assistance the applicant cannot currently be on SSI, Social Security or TANF. Once approved an applicant must agree to participate in the Township Workfare Program which is volunteer work and community service of 35 hours a month and/or pursue education and employment as directed by the office unless exempt due to a disability or medical issue. The applicant must have documentation to support disability or medical issues. The applicant's utility bills, rent, and mortgage must be in the applicant’s name. When submitting your application please review the Verification Request Form List which lists all documents that are required to be submitted along with your application. All documentation that is required must be no older than 30 days. The Verification Request Form List is listed on the top of this page under document center. Benefits The Rich Township General Assistance Program provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly $475 stipend for utilities, shelter, and food. Stipend payments go directly to the vendors for shelter and utilities. For food requests, a food card will be given to the applicant. Additional Programs Emergency Assistance (EA) Emergency Assistance (EA) provides financial assistance to residents in life-threatening situations who are facing financial difficulty. This program is for individuals who are working and must submit pay stubs for the last 30 days. You can only receive this assistance once a year per household. We pay for lights, gas, water, and rent or mortgage. The Applicant must apply for General Assistance first and be denied before applying for Emergency Assistance. Applicants must provide written proof to verify the nature of the emergency/circumstances that caused the need for financial assistance. If an applicant is financially able to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance, they are ineligible for EA. You may receive Emergency Assistance even though you have applied for and been approved to receive monthly welfare assistance (such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Refugee and Repatriate Assistance (RRA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as long as you have not yet begun to receive monthly payments of such assistance. Below is the payment level for the size of your family household 1 person = 1000.00 dollars 2 people in the household = 1200.00 dollars 3 people in the household = 1400.00 dollars 4 people or more in the household = $1600.00 dollars is the maximum amount regardless of if it is more than 4 people in the household. Once approved, all checks are made out to the Vendors All applications for General Assistance and Emergency Assistance take up to 30 days for approval. All Applicants must apply for General Assistance first, and if they are denied, they can apply for Emergency Assistance. General Assistance clients cannot apply for Emergency Assistance. Eligibility A qualifying applicant must meet the following criteria: Age -The age requirement is 18, with eligibility for the program starting at that age and continuing until 62. Residency - Reside within the boundaries of Rich Township Citizenship - US Citizenship Not Receiving and other Assistance - Not currently receiving Social Security (SSI or SSDI) - Not currently receiving payments from a cash assistance program, such as Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD,) Temporary Assistance to Needed Families (TANF,) or - Refugee and Repatriate Assistance (RRA) - Residents may receive assistance during a pending application for the above. Income - For General Assistance, an income of less than $600 per month is required. However, applicants for Emergency Assistance must submit 30 days of pay stubs, and there are no income requirements for this category Workfare Participation - For General Assistance, individuals who are able to work must participate in a Community Work Program, register with and follow up with IDES, and actively seek and accept full-time employment. The Township may offer various services to support participation in Workfare. Applicants are required to work 35 hours per month at the township, unless they provide a doctor's note indicating they cannot work and documentation showing they are awaiting SSI. General Assistance applicants will receive a monthly stipend of $475. This requirement does not apply to Emergency Assistance (EA) recipients. Supporting Documentation - Document A - Document B How to apply Please follow each step, if you have questions call (708) 228-5008, (708) 228-5042 or email GA@RichTownship.org Step 1 - Complete the Verification Form - Complete General Assistance Application Step 2 - Submit Verification Form - Submit General Assistance Application - Submit Supporting Documentation (see Eligibility) Step 3 - After Submission, it takes 30 days for approval or denial. If approved, schedule an appointment to come into the office to sign the documentation. Document Center Emergency Assistance Verification General Assistance Verification Emergency Assistance Application General Assistance Application Additional Resources Click link below for more information Food Stamp Program (Snap) Illinois Dept. of Employment Services (IDES) Community & Economic Development Association (CEDA) Senior Housing for Low-Income Residents Assisted Living Options Catholic Charities Alliance to End Homelessness

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Rich Township Office of Supervisor Calvin Jordan Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 748- 6722 ContactUs@RichTownship.org Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday : 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Calvin Jordan Supervisor Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Sam A. Brown, CIAO Assessor Dennis A. White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Nicholas P. Bobis Steven R. Burris Candyce Herron Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Small Trustees Thanks for submitting! Submit

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Elected Officials Rich Township Federal State Cook County MWRD Rich Township Officials Click photo for Bio and Contact Information Calvin Jordan Supervisor Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Sam A. Brown, CIAO Assessor Dennis A. White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Nicholas P. Bobis Trustee Steven R. Burris Trustee Candyce Herron Trustee Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Small Trustee Federal Joseph R. Biden President Kamala Harris Vice President Tammy Duckworth U. S. Senator Richard Durbin U. S. Senator Robin Kelly Congressman 2nd District Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners Kari K. Steele President Kimberly Du Buclet Vice President Marcelino Garcia Chairman of Finance Yumeka Brown Commissioner Cameron Davis Commissioner Daniel Pogorzelski Commissioner Eira Corral Sepulveda Commissioner Patricia Theresa Flynn Commissioner Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Commissioner State of Illinois JB Pritzker Governor Juliana Stratton Lieutenant governor Alexi Giannoulias Secretary of State Kwame Raoul Attorney General Susana Mendoza Comptroller Emanuel "Chris" Welch Speaker of the House Don Harmon Senate President Michael Frerichs Treseaurer Michael Hastings, Jr. State Senator 19th District Tim Ozinga State Representative 37th District Debbie Meyers- Martin State Representative 38th District Patrick Joyce State Senator 40th District Anthony DeLuca State Representative 80th District Cook County Toni Preckwinkle President Karen Yarbrough Clerk Kimberly Foxx States Attorney Timothy C. Evans Chief Judge Thomas Dart Sheriff Iris Martinez Clerk of the Circuit Court Fritz Kaegi Assessor Maria Papas Treasurer Monica Gordon Commissioner 5th District Donna Miller Commissioner 6th District