In a world that is full of uncertainty, we are all faced with some tough decisions these days. Many people in our community are having difficulty with just meeting basic day-to-day needs. If you, or someone you care about is in need of assistance for clothing, food, medical care or other daily needs, please call one of the organizations listed below for help.

City of Rockford – Energy Assistance

https://rockfordil.gov/city-departments/human-services/community-services/energy-programs/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  8-5

(779) 348-7300

Winnebago County Housing Authority (Rental Assistance)

https://wchauthority.com/

Office Hours: Mon – Fri  8-Noon

(815) 963-2133

Salvation Army of Rockford – Clothing / Household Goods

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/rockford/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  9-5

Goodwill Mission Services – Clothing / Household Goods

http://www.goodwillni.org/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  8-4:30

(815) 965-3795

Northern Illinois Food Bank

https://solvehungertoday.org/

Wed 4-5:30   Th 8:30-10:30  Fri 11-12:30  Sat 9-11:30  Sun-Tues Closed

(815) 639-1257

Department Of Children & Family Services

Office Hours: 9-5 7 days/week

(815) 987-7640

Winnebago County Health Department

http://www.wchd.org/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  8-5

(815) 720-4000

Rockford Rescue Mission

http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org

715 W. State Street – Rockford

(815) 965-5332

Carpenter’s Place – Homeless Day Center

https://www.carpentersplace.org/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  8-3:30

Miss Carly’s – Free Meals 3 days per week

https://www.misscarlys.org/

Open Mon, Wed, Fri – 3-5pm

Remedies Renewing Lives – Domestic Violence / Addiction Svcs.

https://www.remediesrenewinglives.org/

(815) 962-6102 – 24 Hr. Domestic Violence Hotline

(815) 962-0871 – Addiction Hotline

United Way of Rock River Valley – Helps Pre-Teen Kids / Families

https://www.unitedwayrrv.org/

Office Hours: Mon-Fri  8-5

(815)968-5400

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

(800) 273-8255 – 24 hrs / day