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Free help in Rockford, Illinois

35 places in Rockford, plus 7 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Rockford24

Rockford

Galapagos Community Services NFP

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves Rockford. Rockford, IL Residents.

Hours
Food pantry: Wednesday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Address
2605 School Street, Rockford, IL 61101

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Rockford

God's Glory Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves No residence limitations., We are not able to deliver.. We have no qualifications to receive food, but we do verify the number residing in the household.

Hours
Saturday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Address
1250 South Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61105

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Rockford

Rock River Valley Food Pantry Rockton

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Residents of Winnebago County may use either of our two locations. 1100 Broadway is open M-F from 10:00a.m. to noon. 421 S. Rockton is open M-F from 1:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
421 S. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102

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Rockford

Rockford Rescue Mission

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner.

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
715 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102

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Rockford

Salvation Army Rockford

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Serves Winnebago County. Requirements to access The Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry: 1. Photo ID for all adults in houshold 2. Proof of address for everyone in household showing residence in Winnebago County.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
520 Hollister Avenue East Side of Building, Rockford, IL 61104

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Rockford

St. Elizabeth's Center

Food pantry, Free meals, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner. Income Eligibility Guidelines, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27897/documents/Brochures/4509.pdf.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Friday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Free meals: Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Address
1505 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102

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Rockford

City First Church

Food pantry, a Northern Illinois Food Bank partner.

Hours
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Address
5950 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61114

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Utility bills and rent help in Rockford1

Rockford

The Salvation Army Rockford & Winnebago County Social Service Center

Salvation Army location that lists emergency help with rent and utility bills and food help. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Address
520 Hollister Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Rockford2

Health and dental in Rockford7

Rockford

Crusader Clinic on Broadway

Community health center run by Crusaders Central Clinic Association. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1100 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104

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Rockford

Crusader Clinic on West State Street

Community health center run by Crusaders Central Clinic Association. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1200 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102

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Rockford

Crusader Community Health on Alpine

Community health center run by Crusaders Central Clinic Association. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1215 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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Rockford

Crusader Community Health on Linden

Community health center run by Crusaders Central Clinic Association. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
4592 Linden Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

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Rockford

Rosecrance Ware Center

Community health center run by Crusaders Central Clinic Association. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
2704 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103

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Rockford

UI Health Mile Square Health Center L.P. Johnson Rockford

Community health center run by University of Illinois. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1221 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104

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Recovery and mental health help in Rockford1

Rockford

The Salvation Army ROCKFORD (IL) ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Salvation Army location that lists addiction recovery and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
1706 18th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

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Also helps people in Rockford7

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Questions people ask in Rockford

Where can I get free food in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed 24 places that can help in Rockford: Carpenter's Place (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM), (815) 964-4105, call first; Christian Union Food Pantry (Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (815) 243-2264, call first; Cornucopia Food Pantry (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (815) 962-1380, call first. 21 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Rockford: The Salvation Army Rockford & Winnebago County Social Service Center (9:00AM - 4:00PM), (815) 972-1135. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Rockford: Rockford Housing Authority, (815) 489-8520, call first; Winnebago County Housing Authority, (815) 963-2133, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Rockford: Aunt Martha's Rockford Community Health Center, (877) 692-8686, call first; Crusader Clinic on Broadway, (815) 490-1600, call first; Crusader Clinic on West State Street, (815) 490-1600, call first. 4 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Rockford: The Salvation Army ROCKFORD (IL) ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, (815) 397-0440, call first; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Rockford: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Rockford, Illinois?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Rockford: Prairie State Legal Services, (630) 690-2130. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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