In-kind giving

In-kind donations help people meet their essential needs in the immediate term, and they also help us keep in touch with participants as they move along the path toward stable housing.

Donation Drop-off Sites

Contact our Volunteer & Community Partnerships Manager, if you will need assistance with unloading donations, or if your donation exceeds a carload.

Donations may be delivered to:​

  • Main Office (2121 Dewey Avenue, Evanston): Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 3:45p.m.

  • Hilda's Place (1458 Chicago Avenue, Evanston): Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.


​Questions about in-kind donations? Contact us at info@connect2home.org or 847-475-7070 x217.

In-kind donations we are currently seeking:

Updated as of 12/26/24. Please only donate quality clothing and food.

Toiletries

  • Razors

  • Lotion

  • Body wash

  • Bar soap

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Shampoo

  • Toothpaste

Not currently accepting:

  • Adult diapers

  • Menstrual products

Canned & Shelf-Stable Foods

  • Canned meals: ravioli, beef stew, beefaroni, etc.

  • Soup in a cup

  • Protein bars

  • Canned fruit

  • Individually packaged snacks

  • Individual cartons of milk

Adult Clothing

  • Winter clothing

  • Underwear/

    undergarments (new only)

  • Pants

  • T-shirts

  • Sneakers/gym shoes

Other Items

  • Rolling suitcases

  • Backpacks

  • Can openers

  • Sleeping bags

    Please call to see if we are accepting gently used household items/appliances:
    cookware, toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, fans, vacuums, etc.

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