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Brighten the Holidays

The need has always been there.
This year, it happens to be greater.

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With more people facing hardship this year, the need to serve those most vulnerable is greater than ever.

The best way to ensure that services continue is to enlist in Love’s Army with a sustaining monthly gift.

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The Salvation Army brightens the holiday season for those in need through:

Red Kettles

Our iconic red kettles signal the start of the holiday season. Donations collected in these buckets support the services in your neighborhood. Bell ringers are both seasonal employees and volunteers. Register to Ring today. Secure contactless giving is available with Kettle Pay, but the pandemic means there are fewer red kettles and fewer shoppers out and about. Thankfully you can donate any time you see the tap to pay logos! Plus, from September-January, help brighten the holidays by fundraising or donating through our Virtual Red Kettle.

Angel Tree

When you're struggling financially to care for your family, holiday gifts are often not feasible. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program allows donors to purchase gifts and clothes for families in need, making their holidays brighter. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program allows donors to purchase gifts and clothes for families in need, making their holidays brighter. You can shop online from the comfort and safety of your home or opt to shop in-person. In fact, from October—December, you may shop our online Walmart Registry for Good Angel Tree. Please consider being an angel for a child, senior, or family in need this Christmas. Groups, businesses and families are welcome!

Coat & Winter Warmth Drives

For more than 25 years, The Salvation Army in Rockford has hosted the Koats for Kids Drives to collect and distribute new and gently used winter coats to needy children living in Winnebago County. If your group is interested in hosting a coat or winter warmth drive, please contact nancy.jenkins@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Holiday Meals

The Salvation Army provides Christmas baskets for families unable to create a special meal themselves. Each basket feeds a family of six, and includes meat, potatoes, vegetables, biscuits, cake mix and more. Contact our Social Services team at 815-972-1135 for more information.

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Holidays are bright
with a special meal.

The Salvation Army provides special holiday meals for more than 19,000 families each year.

When you donate to The Salvation Army, you help provide a special holiday meal for a family in need.Donate now.

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Red Kettles
make the holidays bright.

When you volunteer to ring a bell for two hours, your efforts can feed a family of four.

Volunteer as a bellringer at a red kettle this holiday season and make a difference with just a flick of your wrist and a smile.
Register to Ring.

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Be an Angel
for a child in need.

The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division distributes more than 250,000 toys, gifts and clothing during the holiday season.

Be an Angel Tree Donor and make Christmas brighter. Sign Up today.

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