CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | SALVATION ARMY OF STERLING ROCK FALLS
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.
Categories
Physical Address
409 Avenue F, Sterling, IL 61081
Hours
2025 in-person registration window Oct 20-Oct 31, by appointment; 2025 online registration window Oct 1-Oct 31; Distribution discussed during registration
Application process
Call for in-person appointment, register online during registration window, or visit for services
Fee
None
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
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
Languages
English
Service area
Whiteside County, Illinois
Agency info
SALVATION ARMY OF STERLING ROCK FALLS
Provides basic needs programs.