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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
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
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.
How often
Visits are limited to about once every 30 days.

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. Working families have a specific slot on Wednesday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 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. Working families have a specific slot on Wednesday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. No food deliveries available, but a proxy can shop with a letter from the requester and a copy of ID.

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