Donate goods & items

Food & beverage

We accept unexpired, shelf-stable groceries.

Perishables or warm meals must be donated the day before or the day of a food/meal distribution event.

We do not currently have the storage space for perishable produce, meat, dairy, or egg donations. Please consider donating to our community center so we can make that a reality for our community.

Most frequently requested items

• Cake mix and frosting

• Canned soups

• Canned vegetables

• Crackers

• Fruit cups

• Granola bars

• Jelly

• Mac and cheese

• Oatmeal

• Pasta and pasta sauce

• Peanut butter

• Rice

• Shelf-stable juice boxes

• Shelf-stable milk

• Spices

• Tuna

Everyday essentials

Community members rely on us for all types of support, not just food and meals.

We always appreciate donations of everyday essentials and items that are of particular use to those experiencing homelessness.

If you would like to hear the perspective of some of the unhoused community members we serve, read this article in The Loyola Phoenix.

Helpful items to donate

• Tissues

• Tin foil

• Toilet paper

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Travel-size conditioner

• Travel-size shampoo

• Travel-sized sunscreen

• Cling wrap

• Dental floss

• Disposable razors

• Hand warmers

• Menstrual products

• Paper towels

• Sandwich bags

• Soap & body wash

Clothing & accessories

Several times a year, we have food and clothing drives at an accessible community location near Rogers Park, Chicago.

For these events, we appreciate donations of new and gently used seasonally appropriate clothes. Please wash items if you can.

We serve a wide range of ages and are most in need of men's and kids' items. Men's (especially size large and above), baby, children's, pre-teen/teen/juniors, and women's clothing are all accepted.

Suggested clothing donations

• Belts

• Bras

• Button-downs

• Capris

• Collared shirts

• Dresses

• Gloves

• Hats

• Hair accessories

• Jackets

• Slacks

• Socks

• Sunglasses

• Sweaters

• Sweatpants

• Tank tops

• T-shirts

• Underwear

• Winter coats

• Work clothes

• Jeans

• Jewelry

• Leggings

• Long-sleeves

• Pajamas

• Purses & bags

• Scarves

• Shoes

• Shorts

• Skirts

Kitchen & household

At our 2025 Winter Wrap-Up, we offered a new type of donation to our community members: household items!

If you have toys, linens, small furniture, or decor you are looking to donate, please contact us to see if we can accept your items for our next giveaway event.

We will also eventually need kitchen basics to stock our community center. Please reach out if you have new or like-new items that would work for use in a shared third space.

Accepted items (good condition)

• Pillows (like-new)

• Pots & pans

• Reusable containers

• Small appliances

• Small furniture

• Utensils

• Wall art

• Bedding (like-new)

• Blankets & throws

• Bowls & plates

• Children's toys

• Cups & mugs

• Electronics

• Mirrors