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Help in Sparta
5 service locations
Family and youth
Sparta Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1820 N Market St, Sparta · 618-443-3037
Head Start early childhood program — 66 funded slots; operated by Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council.
Food assistance
Sparta Food Pantry
Food pantry
360 East Broadway, Sparta · 618-443-2025
Tue/Thu 10:00–12:00
Sparta Lincoln School
Meal program
203A Dean Ave, Sparta · (618) 443-5331
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sparta CUSD 140.
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council – Sparta
Food pantry
1820 North Market, Sparta · 618-443-5231
Tue 13:00–15:30
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
104 Northtown Road, Sparta · 618-443-3045
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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