CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | SALVATION ARMY OF STERLING ROCK FALLS
409 Avenue F, Sterling, IL 61081
Eligibility
Food Baskets are open to all individuals in need; Christmas gifts for children are only open to children ages 13 and under; Families must earn less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines to qualify
Required documents
Online and in-person: ID for all adults in household, most recent pay stub, most recent utility bill, proof of child ages (e.g., birth certificate, school record)
valid ID for head of household
Hours
2025 in-person registration window Oct 20-Oct 31, by appointment
2025 online registration window Oct 1-Oct 31
Distribution discussed during registration
(815) 625-1622
Voice - Main | Appointments/Questions
Languages
English
Application process
Call for in-person appointment, register online during registration window, or visit for services
Fees
None
Service area
Whiteside County, Illinois
Description
Provides Christmas food baskets, as well as Christmas gifts for children.
Christmas 2025:
Online applications Wed, Oct 1, 2025 through Fri, Oct 31, 2025. Website: www.saangeltree.org
In-person appointments Oct 20 through Oct 31 (no Tuesdays). Call for questions or appointments.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/03/2025
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What's Here
Providing organization
SALVATION ARMY OF STERLING ROCK FALLS
Provides basic needs programs.