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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.

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

Voice

(815) 625-1622

Main | Appointments/Questions

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.