Illinois Nutrition Education Programs
Pantry Guides
Rockford Pantry Guide
Visit the Rockford Pantry Guide for names, hours, locations, phone numbers, and the closest bus route to pantries in Rockford.
Stephenson County Pantry Guide
Visit the Stephenson County Pantry Guide for names, hours, locations, and phone numbers to pantries in Stephenson.
Winnebago County Pantry Guide
Visit the Winnebago County Pantry Guide for names, hours, locations, and phone numbers to pantries in Winnebago.
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Need food? Help is closer than you think.
Click below to access our Rockford Food Pantry Guide. This PDF includes pantry hours, contact information, and the bus routes that can take you there—making it simpler to get the food you need. Not in Rockford or want other options? Visit Find Food Illinois and enter your zip code to see your options.
Short on food?
Help for individuals
- Find Food Illinois Map
- Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition (Winnebago County)
- Apply for healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits
- Northern Illinois Food Bank (Winnebago and Stephenson)- No ID needed
- River Bend Food Bank (Jo Daviess County)
Help for Children
- Find Food Illinois Map
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
- Apply for healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits
- Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition (Winnebago County)
- Northern Illinois Food Bank (Winnebago and Stephenson)- No ID needed
- River Bend Food Bank (Jo Daviess County)
- Summer EBT (aka Sun Bucks)
- Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
Help for seniors
- Find Food Illinois Map
- Apply for healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits
- Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition (Winnebago County)
- Northern Illinois Food Bank (Winnebago and Stephenson)- No ID needed
- River Bend Food Bank (Jo Daviess County)
- NICAA Golden Meals (Jo Daviess and Stephenson)
- Meals on Wheels (Winnebago)
Access food near you
Use the Find Food IL map to find places in your community offering free food or meals.
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