Donation Tips6 min read
2026 Donation Trends: What Charities Need Most This Year
New year, new needs. Here's what donation centers are asking for in 2026.
Jan 4, 2026
Illinois Clothing Drop Off & Donation Boxes
About Clothing Donations
From urban centers to rural towns, your clothes donation makes a difference in Illinois. Looking for where to donate? Your used clothes donation can support workforce development programs. Give to charity today.
Local Insight: Chicago's business district needs professional attire. Cold winters create high demand for warm clothing.
Most Needed Items
Business suits
Winter coats and boots
Professional attire
Children's winter gear
Donation Tips
- All-season clothing is needed to cover temperature variations
- Both warm winter items and light summer wear are valuable
- Work-appropriate attire helps job seekers in the community
- Children's clothing in all sizes is always in high demand
Frequently Asked Questions
Most donation centers accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and household textiles. Items should be clean, dry, and in good condition. Many centers also accept bags, belts, hats, and linens.
Wash and dry all items before donating. Place clothing in bags or boxes that are easy to transport. Remove any items with stains, tears, or missing buttons. Pair shoes together and fold clothing neatly.
Yes, most charitable organizations provide tax receipts for donations. Ask for a receipt at the time of drop-off, or check if the donation bin has instructions for obtaining one. Keep your receipt for tax purposes.
Generally, donation centers do not accept wet, moldy, or heavily soiled items. Mattresses, car seats, and recalled items are typically refused. Check with the specific organization for their complete list of non-accepted items.
Donations are accepted year-round, but seasonal transitions are ideal times to clean out closets. Many centers have increased needs before winter and at the start of school seasons.
Many centers accept household goods, small appliances, books, toys, and furniture. Accepted items vary by organization, so check their guidelines before dropping off non-clothing items.
Find Clothing Drop Off Points
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Donation Centers in Illinois
America's Thrift Stores - Champaign
101 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(888) 362-8686
ClothingShoesHousehold items
Savers - Arlington Heights
115 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Arlington Heights
960 W Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Carol Stream
1231 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Chicago
3000 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Chicago
3748 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Chicago
6560 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60707, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Crestwood
13200 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Crystal Lake
230 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Fairview Heights
10899 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Frankfort Square
7713 W Saint Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Hoffman Estates
26 Golf Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Homer Glen
14801 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Markham
16640 Kedzie Ave, Markham, IL 60428, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Midlothian
4740 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Naperville
510 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Orland Park
15625 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Posen
Sacramento St & 147th St, Posen, IL 60469, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Tinley Park
16199 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Savers - Tinley Park
7212 W 191st St, Tinley Park, IL 60487, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 958-7258
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Salvation Army - Arlington Heights
1035 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Belvidere
112 S State St, Belvidere, IL 61008, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Bloomington
No Handicap Access Door, 611 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Blue Mound
300 W Mound St, Blue Mound, IL 62513, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Bridgeview
9000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Cambridge
118 W Court St, Cambridge, IL 61238, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
1 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
2151 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
2270 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
2941 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
3301 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
3401 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
3621 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
4052 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
4077 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
4315 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
5020 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
509 N Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
525 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
5713 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
5950 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
945 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Oak Park
6536 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Chicago
2337 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Decatur
229 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Decatur
2901 N Water St, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Dekalb
1814 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Des Plaines
609 W Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Glenview
9840 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Franklin Park
10205 W Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Freeport
605 N West Ave, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Galesburg
520 Home Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Janesville
1819 Center Ave, Janesville, WI 53546, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Janesville
2717 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Litchfield
1a Litchfield Plaza, Litchfield, IL 62056, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Loves Park
5550 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Loves Park
6545 N Alpine Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Mchenry
4400 W Elm St, McHenry, IL 60050, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Morton Grove
6715 W Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Mount Prospect
900 N Wolf Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Mount Zion
400 W Main St, Mt Zion, IL 62549, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Norridge
8354 W Foster Ave, Norridge, IL 60706, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Oakbrook Terrace
1S337 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Ottawa
700 Chestnut St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Pekin
234 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Peoria
2800 W Townline Rd, Peoria, IL 61615, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Peoria
2903 W Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 61604, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Peru
1608 36th St, Peru, IL 61354, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Pontiac
112 N Division St, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Cherry Valley
7150 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL 61112, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Rockford
1720 18th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Rockford
4042 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Rockford
4401 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Skokie
4335 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Springfield
1762 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Springfield
229 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Stonington
498 N Main St, Stonington, IL 62567, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Taylorville
502 N Webster St, Taylorville, IL 62568, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Out of the Closet - Chicago
3311 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(323) 860-0186
ClothingShoesHousehold items
Goodwill - Addison
1020 N Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 60101, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Algonquin
1430 E Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Arlington Heights
1551 N Dryden Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Arlington Heights
900 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Aurora
1543 Mesa Ln, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Bartlett
1420 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Batavia
450 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Beaver Dam
130 Frances Ln, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Beloit
2543 Prairie Ave, Beloit, WI 53511, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Bloomingdale
420 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Bolingbrook
123 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Bourbonnais
455 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Brookfield
18605 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Brown Deer
9305 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53209, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Canton
109 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Carol Stream
520 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Carpentersville
7777 Miller Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110, USA
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Chicago
1201 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Chicago
9321 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Crystal Lake
1016 Central Park Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - DeKalb
1037 S Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
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