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Cleaning out your closets?
​Organizing a drive at your office?

​Collect and donate supplies to support our efforts. Whether by yourself, with your family, or among your office or church, these your donations have a significant impact on helping our participants overcome homelessness. Donations may be delivered to:

• Hilda's Place (1458 Chicago Avenue, Evanston): 6:00pm -9:00pm, 7 days a week
  • ​Basement entrance located on the northwest corner of Lake Street Church via the alley. Please take donations inside - do not put in the blue collection bin.
• Main Office (2121 Dewey Avenue, Evanston): 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

​Planning to organize a drive? Contact Hail Khalaf at hkhalaf@connect2home.org or  847.475.7070 x217.

​Our most needed items include:

CANNED + SHELF-STABLE FOODS

Canned Tuna + Chicken
Beef Stew
Peanut Butter
Hearty Soups
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ADULT CLOTHING

Men's Shoes
Men's Pants
Belts
Winter Coats
Gloves, Hats, Boots
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SMALL HOUSEWARES, BED LINENS + TOWELS

Dishes + Silverware
Can Openers
Bed Sheets
Blankets
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TOILETRIES
(new items only)

Soap + Shampoo + Conditioner
Toothbrush + Toothpaste
Men's + Women's Deodorant
Men's Razors
Talc Powder + Lotion
Female Hygiene Products
Shower Shoes

HEALTHCARE ITEMS
(new items only)

Tylenol + Zantac + Imodium
Nioctine Patches/Gum
Saline Nasal Spray
Antibacterial Cream
MiraLax Packets
Toenail Clippers
Male + Female Condoms

SURVIVAL KITS

Bottled Water
First Aid Kit
Handwipes
Gloves (winter)
Sunscreen (summer)
Travel Toiletries