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The Salvation Army has changed lives and given hope
to countless people throughout the nation.
But it never does it alone.

Volunteer at our Christmas Distribution center

Please help us by volunteering at our Toy and Food Distribution in Rockford this Christmas!

Distribution Dates:
December 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
December 18, 2024 (Wednesday)
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)

Time slots for volunteering:
8:00 am-12:30 pm or 1:00 pm-4:15 pm each day

Volunteers are needed for the following:

  •  to be “Christmas Shoppers” by helping families choose gifts for their children
  •  to stock and keep toys replenished in the “Toy Store”
  •  to help load Christmas food boxes and toys

To volunteer contact Shan Johnson by emailing Shan.Johnson@USC.SalvationArmy.org or by calling 815-972-1135.

Emergency Disaster Services

If you’re a credentialed EDS worker and would like to sign up to volunteer, or if you are interested in becoming a credentialed EDS worker, please visit edscentral.org. Click on 'Register'. Learn more about our Emergency Disaster Services. 

Register to Ring

The Salvation Army of Winnebago County is currently in need of volunteer bell ringers for the upcoming holiday season. There will be red kettle locations at 20 Winnebago County businesses from November 8 through December 24, 2024. Time slots for bell ringers are available from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Every coin that finds its way into the red kettle stays local—directly impacting the lives of our neighbors through services such as our local pantry, rental, and utility assistance, youth programs, emergency disaster services, and more!

Register to Ring

Scheduling for a bell-ringing shift is fast and easy. Just go to registertoring.com and take a few minutes to set up your account. Then, review the available locations and times listed on the site. A few clicks later and you will receive a confirmation email with all of the information you will need.

Register as an individual, family, business, team, etc. You can also volunteer to ring bells virtually! If you have any questions, please contact Lori Heiser at 815-262-2533 or via email. 

Food Pantry

Assistants are always needed at our local pantry. Anyone interested in volunteering must register by completing an online volunteer application. For more information, call 815-972-1135.

Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army's efforts to meet the changing needs of our world. Through the skills and experience, they bring to The Army, volunteers make significant contributions to society by positively impacting the lives of those they assist. The Salvation Army volunteers change lives, uplift families, and support communities throughout our nation every day.