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Fighting Poverty

Contact us at 815-972-1135 for
help and more information.

The Salvation Army helps overcome poverty in our community through:

Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs
 
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with utility bills, rental assistance, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Social Services Team at 815-972-1135.
Pathway of Hope

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope 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. Pathway of Hope seeks to address the root causes of poverty. By helping families—-like you—overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education. We can help you find a path of increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.

If you have been living in crisis or an unstable situation, and you are ready to change your life, Pathway of Hope may be the answer for you. We have caring people who dedicate time to meet with you regularly to help you set objectives and achieve goals. Call 815-972-1135 for more information. 

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Food Pantry

The Salvation Army's food pantry serves the Rockford/Winnebago County area. Items provided include shelf-stable pantry foods, bread, cereals, meat, produce, dairy and other household necessities. For more information, visit our Social Services page or call 815-972-1135 to make an appointment. The pantry is currently located at Rockford Temple Corps (500 S Rockford Ave, Rockford, IL).

Pantry Hours (by appointment only)
Monday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
Friday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

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Poverty impacts
the most vulnerable.

21% (15.5 million) of children under age 18 live in poverty.

10% (4.6 million) of seniors over age 65 live in poverty.

29% (4 million) of people with a disability live in poverty.
 

A donation to The Salvation Army provides safe, free shelter to someone living on the streets. Help those most in need.

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Childhood poverty is an epidemic.

Among the 35 wealthiest countries in the world, the United States has the 2nd-highest child poverty rate. 1 out of every 5 children lives below the poverty line.

A donation to The Salvation Army feeds children in your community. Feed a child today.

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Poverty is costly to society.

14.8% of Americans - and 21% of the nation's children - currently live in poverty.

Childhood poverty, alone, costs the United States $500 billion a year. (That's 4% of our nation's GDP.)

A donation to The Salvation Army helps keep families together and off the street. Break the cycle of poverty.

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