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 5/8/25. 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
Seasonally appropriate* clothing
Underwear/
undergarments (new only)
Pants
T-shirts
Sneakers/gym shoes
*Warm Weather: May 1 – September 30
Cold Weather: October 1 – April 3
Other Items
Rolling suitcases
Backpacks
Can openers
Sleeping bags
Still not sure if we’ll accept your donation? Fill out an inquiry form and we’ll let you know!
