Donate Goods
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 warehouses, we then hand-select items to create and distribute packages for specific kids. Here’s how you can help:
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- Go through your closets, attic, basement, and/or garage to find new or like-new children’s items to donate.
- Host a product collection drive at your home, school, workplace, place of worship, or in your community. Click the appropriate link below to learn more.
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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.
Items We Accept
A seasonally appropriate coat. A pair of shoes that fit. Brand new school supplies. These are just some of the items a child experiencing poverty desperately needs. We’re looking for high-quality new and like-new items you are able to donate. Help us stock The Giving Factory warehouse, either through your direct donations or by organizing a collection drive at home or at work.
More Ways to Donate Goods
Tax Receipt
All donations of children’s items are fully tax deductible – and we make it easy to get your receipt! Just fill out our simple online form and check your email. That’s it!
Door-to-Door Pickups
Our FREE door-to-door donation pickup program makes 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.
Drive Resources
We have all the materials you need to make your next Cradles to Crayons drive a success. Check out our drive resources to get pre-made templates and other useful information.