Give Your Unused Items New Life

Here’s what we accept:

• All items must be in plastic bags or boxes
• Clothing in all sizes and for all seasons, for men, women and children (including gowns and robes) boxed or bagged
• Shoes and accessories, including sandals, boots and flip flops
• Toys and games
• Books
• School and camp supplies, including towels and toiletries
• Sports equipment
• Housewares (must be in boxes)
• Hygiene items
• Non-perishables
• Winter gear
• Costumes
• Bedding, linen and towels (boxed or bagged)

Here’s what we won’t accept:

• We can not accept donations in paper bags
• Loose clothing items (not boxed or bagged)
• Shaimos
• Perishable foods
• Car seats
• Mattresses
• Stuffed animals
• Drop-side rail cribs
• Expired medicine
• Expired food
• At this time we are not accepting wheelchairs/walkers or other medical related items

For large quantities of items or furniture donations, please email bracha@chicagochesedfund.org to schedule a private pick-up time. Furniture is NOT accepted unless it has been cleared withe the office first.

To participate, please call Bracha at 847.679.7799 x110 or email Info@SecondTimeAroundChicago.org by Friday at noon to be added to the next week's schedule. If you choose to schedule by email, please wait for confirmation before leaving your items out for pick-up.

Scheduling a pickup doesn’t work for you? You can drop off your donations in the green bin or by our loading dock at our Chicago Chesed Fund Headquarters any time.

7045 N. Ridgeway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

No worries. You can still donate on our page
Or, you can order items and ship directly to our warehouse:
7045 N. Ridgeway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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