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The Salvation Army Social Service Office and Food Pantry

By appointment

By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
520 Hollister Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Winnebago County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Some form of ID to fill out the intake form. Bring whatever you have.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Open to anyone who is a Winnebago County resident. Must have ID and proof of address in Winnebago County. Appointments are required; must call 815-972-1135 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday to schedule. No food deliveries available, but a proxy can shop with a letter from the requester and a copy of ID.”

This is our best read of what The Salvation Army Social Service Office and Food Pantry has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Central Time (CT)

Sun ·
Mon 9 AM – 3 PM
Tue 9 AM – 3 PM
Wed 9 AM – 3 PM · 4 PM – 6 PM
Thu 9 AM – 3 PM
Fri 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat ·

The Salvation Army Social Service Office and Food Pantry at 520 Hollister Avenue, Rockford, IL provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 3 PM · Wed: 4 PM – 6 PM CT). Open to anyone who is a Winnebago County resident. Must have ID and proof of address in Winnebago County. Appointments are required; must call 815-972-1135 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday to schedule. No food deliveries available, but a proxy can shop with a letter from the requester and a copy of ID.

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