Presbyterian Thrift Shop
Located at 210 Washington in Rochelle, this ongoing mission project provides needy families and individuals with affordable clothing and household items. Members of the community donate all items sold to the thrift shop and the shop is staffed entirely by volunteers. Additional help is always needed. The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rochelle Christian Food Pantry
First Presbyterian Church, along with other area churches, supports the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry through contributions of food. Located at 770 West Lincoln Avenue, the pantry is staffed by volunteers. This is only one of several area missions in which First Presbyterian Church is a part.
Rochelle Hand in Hand
“Hand In Hand” is a community service designed to meet the various needs of our community by assisting all individuals regardless of religious affiliation, race, or nationality with a caring heart and extending a loving, helping hand. Located at 416 Cherry Avenue in Rochelle the services provided are as follows: food pantry, clothes only in emergency situations, referrals to special services, assistance with completing applications, filling out forms, etc. Services are available Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In addition to financial support, First Presbyterian volunteers help out especially for the Thanksgiving Dinner that is provided to the community.
Active Involvement in the Rochelle Area
Hub Area Pastors
Focus House (Friends of Children Under Supervision)
Hope (Shelter for Abused Women & Children)
Village of Progress (serving disabled adults of Ogle County)
Tres Dias and other Renewal Weekends