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

Application process

Call for in-person appointment, register online during registration window, or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Whiteside County, IL

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.

Providing organization

Salvation Army of Sterling Rock Falls

Provides basic needs programs.