Laundry Love provides free laundry services to people in need. Since launching in Rockford in July 2016, the program has served more than 5,000 people. Clean laundry is a basic need: supporting comfort, confidence, and well‑being. Having fresh clothing helps people feel their best, participate fully in daily life, and maintain good health.

Laundry Love helps ease financial strain for those who need support most, regardless of their circumstances. In the welcoming, neutral space of a laundromat, guests and strangers can become friends.

Clients often share how much the program has helped them. By covering a few loads of laundry—and providing soap, dryer sheets, and quarters—Laundry Love helps families stretch their budgets for transportation, meals, utilities, and other essentials.

Laundry can cost nearly $20 per week for one person and about $78 for a family of four. On average, one person produces three loads of laundry each week.

Typical costs include $5 to wash, $0.50 for soap, and $1 to dry each load.

The program has continued for more than 10 years thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donations from local churches, organizations, and individuals. We would love to have your company or team sponsor our open laundry nights.

A special shout out to Bethel Baptist Church for their monthly donations. This year alone they have donated over $500! Thank you to everyone that has volunteered, donated money or supplies.