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Sauk Valley Foodbank

food bank
1801 Plant Drive, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Main food bank distribution location in Sterling, Illinois.
Offers: Food bank, Free
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MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat10:00–12:00
SunClosed
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East Jordan Church

food pantry
22027 Polo Road, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at East Jordan Church in Sterling, Illinois. Contact: Jim Miller
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Fish Food Pantry

food pantry
902 E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry location in Sterling, IL
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Green Castle Living Center

food pantry
15 E 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Green Castle Living Center in Sterling, IL.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Loaves & Fishes Free Community Breakfast

food pantry
501 Broadway Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Ster-Lyn Apartments

food pantry
215 E 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Ster-Lyn Apartments in Sterling, IL.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Sterling - Rock Falls Family YMCA

food pantry
2505 YMCA Way, Sterling, IL 61081
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Sterling - Rock Falls Family YMCA
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Sterling First Church of the Nazarene/Helping Hands

food pantry
411 13th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location providing dairy, fruits and vegetables, meat, prepared food, and shelf-stable goods.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Sterling Towers Apartments

food pantry
2403 E 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Sterling Towers Apartments
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Whiteside County Senior Center Food Pantry

food pantry
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-9230
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
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St. Vincent de Paul - Sterling

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food pantry
7 W. 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Drive-thru food pantry. Parking available. Proceed to the southeast corner of the building to receive food.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12:00–14:30
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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