The year 2025 has come to a close, The Salvation Army is urging donations to help meet rising community needs across North and Central Illinois.
From food pantries to emergency shelter, The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division has experienced an estimated 50% increase in demand for social services this year, placing added strain on resources as community needs continue to grow.
Throughout 2025, the division served more than 731,000 people, provided 675,000 meals, 173,000 nights of emergency shelter, and nearly 300,000 gifts and toys to children and families in need.
For more than 160 years, The Salvation Army has been committed to its mission of Doing the Most Good. Today, as one of the nation’s largest social service providers, the organization continues to offer hope and practical support to individuals and families facing crisis.
To make a secure year-end donation or learn more, visit www.salarmyncil.org
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at over 7,000 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit www.salarmyusa.org.
— The Salvation Army