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We fight poverty with love
By providing programs that serve the body, mind and soul, The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it.
Find Help TodayOver 20,000 nights of lodging are provided to the homeless in McLean County each year.
Success Through Support
Sara came to Safe Harbor shelter after relocating to the area to complete substance abuse treatment. Sara was enrolled in The Salvation Army Employment Service Program shortly after checking in. She has a very expansive work history and was very ready to find work. She attended Job Leads and utilized job coaching with Employment Specialists. She was quickly able to find a possible position with a trucking company.
How we help overcome poverty
Food Pantry
611 W. Washington St. - Family Services Building
*Entrance is on north side of building.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am-2:30pm – Available once a month. Requirements: every visit, must have a government-issued photo i.d. and a current (last 30-60 days) piece of mail (utility bill, lease etc) showing residency in McLean County.
Food Pantry FAQ
Who can come to the food pantry? Anyone living in McLean County
How often can I come to the food pantry? Once a month per household
When is the food pantry open? Mondays and Wednesdays 9am–3pm (excluding holidays)
Can I pick up food for someone else? Yes, this is called a proxy. We will give you a proxy form for the client to fill out saying it’s okay for you to be their proxy.
Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope (POH) initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army's history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Contact the POH case manager at (309) 829-9476 extension 218
Safe Harbor Shelter
Safe Harbor Shelter program provides services to homeless individuals over the age of 18 who are otherwise displaced or do not have adequate housing and are forced to sleep on the streets. Safe Harbor is a congregate facility with fifty beds, 32 in the men’s dorm, and 18 in the women's dorm. The shelter is open to non-resident individuals during the day to access a place to stay, food to eat, hot showers, and laundry facilities. All individuals have access to case managers, employment specialists, and pastoral care.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is designed to assist low-income veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining permanent stable housing. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families team strives to assist Veterans and their families through strengths-based goal planning to address current gaps in the Veteran’s ability to secure or maintain stable and sustainable permanent housing.
