For You, They’re Extra Belongings
For a Child in Need, They’re EssentialsCradles to Crayons accepts a wide range of donations of new and like-new items for children of all ages. In our Giving Factory warehouse, donated items are sorted by type and size, and then packaged for distribution to local children. See below for details on our drop-off locations, ways you can donate items, items we accept, and more!
Find A Local Drop Off
We have more than 50 drop-off locations located across Chicagoland, ready to accept your new and gently used clothing and shoe donations.
Free Home Clothing Donation Pickup
Our FREE home clothing donation pickups make sure more high-quality clothing donations reach Chicagoland children. We make it easy for our communities to join our mission, make a direct difference, and end Clothing Insecurity.
Amazon Wish List
Our Wish List updates monthly and features essentials that we have the greatest need for in The Giving Factory. By donating through our Wish List, these new high-quality donations are shipped directly to us, so we can package them up and send them out for distribution to children who need them.
Host A Drive
In households across your community, there are closets, drawers, and shelves full of new or like-new children’s clothes that are not being used. By hosting a product collection drive for Cradles to Crayons, either in-house or out in the community, you help get these items to kids who desperately need them.
See how your donations make an impact!
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