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Goodwill
1037 S Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Unknown, Illinois 60115
Closed
Contact Information
Operating Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Donation Guidelines
Items should be clean and in good condition. We accept gently used clothing and household items that can be resold in our stores to fund job training programs.
Clothing
ShirtsPantsDressesJacketsSweaters
Shoes
SneakersDress shoesBootsSandals
Accessories
BeltsPursesJewelryHats
Household
BooksDVDsSmall appliancesHome decor
Electronics
ComputersPhonesGaming systems
Before You Go
Clean and sort items by category
Check operating hours before visiting
Bring items in bags or boxes
Ask for a donation receipt if needed
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