The Salvation Army-Peoria

Address

417 NE Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 655-7272

www.peoriasalvationarmy.org

AKA:

Sylvia Fites Family Services Center

Description:

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It offers numerous assistance programs for those in need.
========================

Some additional details on a few common services:
------------------------------------------------
For RENTAL ASSISTANCE, there are two programs:

1. First month's rent and/or deposit assistance: Only available in domestic violence situations, disasters, or when being released from an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days. May call anytime for screening. Please ask for a case manager and state that you are in such a situation.

2. Back rent:
-Will need proof of hardship and proof of income (or projected income). Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday)
-Back rent program also includes contract for deed and lot rent for trailers.
-----------------------------------
Mortgage Assistance (principle & interest only; no late fees or escrow/taxes):
-Applicant will need proof of hardship, income (or projected income), and some sort of statement from the lender about delinquent payment. Please call repeatedly the first Monday of the month @ 8:30 a.m. (if Monday is a holiday, please call Tuesday)
=============================

Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends resumes Oct. 1
*Electric/Gas Assistance (Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Ameren Illinois customers): For moderate-income people in crisis situation (those with low incomes must go through Tazwood Community Services-LIHEAP or Peoria Township Relief/try local township office). Please see specific income guidelines and further eligibility guidelines here: https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org

Hours:

Business Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Food Pantry:
Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Intake Process:

Food pantry: Accessible at warehouse door. Photo ID required. Can attend once every 30 days

Please call regarding other programs.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Peoria County resident, and-

*Water Assistance: Must be a customer of Illinois American Water and sewer bills are not included. Must have a disconnection notice. Will still consider those who have been disconnected too (but account cannot be closed). May call at any time.

*Rent: Must be facing loss of housing, be fleeing domestic violence, have experienced a disaster (e.g., a fire), or be exiting an institution (jail, hospital, or other facility) after 90 days.

*Electric/Gas Assistance (Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Ameren Illinois customers): For moderate-income people in crisis situation (those with low incomes must go through Tazwood Community Services-LIHEAP or Peoria Township Relief/try local township office). Please see specific income guidelines and further eligibility guidelines here: https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING COOLING MONTHS (June through September, if the program is operational) THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY (in addition to meeting income eligibility):
-Are 60 years or older
OR
-Have a disability
OR
-Have a documented medical need for air conditioning

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

Yes

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

May 30, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities:

Many, including community service opportunities. You can call the office to speak to the Volunteer Services Department at 309-655-7220. You can also visit www.peoriasalvationarmy.org and click the Volunteer tab to learn about opportunities and start the application process.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

417 NE Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61603

Contacts

Rose

(309) 655-7272

Phone Numbers

Main Line

(309) 655-7272

Legal Status:

Faith Based , Non Profit

Description

The Salvation Army offers the Pathway of HOPE program to assist clients in overcoming poverty through intensive case management.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

The target population is families with children under age 18.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call or walk in.

Languages

English

Service Area

Peoria County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Fulton County
      • Farmington
      • Middlegrove
    • Peoria County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      • Fulton County
        • Farmington
        • Middlegrove
      • Peoria County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Required Documents

      Ideally, clients will have an ID, but The Salvation Army will not turn away people without ID if it's their first time.

      Eligibility

      Can attend once every 30 days

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Please call for further details.

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Peoria County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois
        • Fulton County
          • Farmington
          • Middlegrove
        • Peoria County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The Salvation Army is in search of volunteers for its food pantry.

        Hours

        Hours will vary. Please see application.

        Required Documents

        Please see application.

        Eligibility

        Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. Must pass background check.

        Fees

        None

        Intake Procedure

        Please visit this site to fill out a volunteer application. References will be checked, and an interview will be conducted.

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Volunteers are welcome from anywhere.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Illinois
          • Fulton County
            • Farmington
            • Middlegrove
          • Peoria County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PX-2400.2300) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            • Fulton County
              • Farmington
              • Middlegrove
            • Peoria County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Illinois
              • Fulton County
                • Farmington
                • Middlegrove
              • Peoria County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Illinois
                • Fulton County
                  • Farmington
                  • Middlegrove
                • Peoria County
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7250) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Illinois
                  • Fulton County
                    • Farmington
                    • Middlegrove
                  • Peoria County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Illinois
                    • Fulton County
                      • Farmington
                      • Middlegrove
                    • Peoria County
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    The Salvation Army offers a water assistance program for Illinois American Water customers.

                    Hours

                    Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

                    Required Documents

                    Please call.

                    Eligibility

                    Must be an Illinois American Water customer and have a disconnection notice or already be disconnected (but account cannot be closed).

                    Fees

                    None

                    Intake Procedure

                    Please call.

                    Languages

                    English

                    Service Area

                    Peoria County

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Illinois
                      • Fulton County
                        • Farmington
                        • Middlegrove
                      • Peoria County
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Secondary Services

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Illinois
                        • Fulton County
                          • Farmington
                          • Middlegrove
                        • Peoria County
                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500-920) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        Send profile information to an email address.

                        Provide your email address to receive information about The Salvation Army-Peoria.

                        Sent!

                        Please enter a valid email address.

                        Close this field

                        Send a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).

                        Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about The Salvation Army-Peoria.

                        Sent!

                        Please enter a valid phone number.

                        Please select a carrier.

                        Standard text messaging rates may apply from your carrier. Some mobile carriers are inconsistent in their delivery of provider profiles sent to phones. If you do not receive a message within a few minutes please contact the provider directly for assistance.

                        Close this field

                        .