The Salvation Army Jersey County Service Center

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The Salvation Army Jersey County Service Center Serving the residents of Jersey County, IL. The Salvation Army Jersey County Service Unit serves our community by helping individuals and families in need.

We offer food pantry, assistance with utilities and rent, and many other services to make essential resources accessible. We strive to promote stability and overall well-being for our community.

11/02/2026

Congrats to Monica Schmeider, our oil change winner!!!

11/02/2026

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

10/02/2026

When you bring in any donation in the month of October, you name will be entered into a drawing for a free oil change at Quality.

Thank you to Royal Banks in Jerseyville for volunteering their time to our pantry each Friday in September.
09/04/2026

Thank you to Royal Banks in Jerseyville for volunteering their time to our pantry each Friday in September.

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th to observe Labor Day.
09/02/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th to observe Labor Day.

08/11/2026
07/22/2026

The pantry is in desperate need of many products. Canned vegetables and fruit, soup, dry beans, bar soap, toothpaste and brushes, deodorant, toilet paper, and laundry soap. Please help your community. Drop off is Mon, Wed, and Fri from 9am to 1pm

07/01/2026

We will be closed Friday, July 3rd so our workers can enjoy the holiday. Happy 4th everyone.

06/18/2026

The Salvation Army will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th. Our building is getting a fresh coat of paint. We will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.

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813 W Carpenter Street
Jerseyville, IL
62052

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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