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Help in Murphysboro
9 service locations · 1 recurring meeting
Family and youth
Murphysboro center
Child care and early childhood education
593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro · 618-687-4433
Head Start early childhood program — 64 funded slots; operated by Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University.
Food assistance
Murphysboro Food Pantry
Food pantry
906 North 14th Street, Murphysboro · 618-684-8258
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–11:00
Murphysboro Middle School
Meal program
2125 Spruce St, Murphysboro · (618) 684-3041
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Murphysboro CUSD 186.
Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center
Food pantry
1818 West Walnut St., Murphysboro · 618-684-8243
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 15:15–18:15
St Andrews School
Meal program
723 Mulberry St, Murphysboro · (618) 687-2013
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by St Andrews School.
United Methodist Church
Meal program
1500 Pine St, Murphysboro · (618) 684-3781
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Murphysboro CUSD 186.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
7 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro · 618-519-9200
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The County Of Jackson, Il.
Housing assistance
300 N 7th St, Murphysboro · 618-684-3183
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
7 South Hospital Drive, Murphysboro · 618-519-9200
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Recovery & support meetings
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