General Furniture Provision | CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK - Furniture Donation
Accepts furniture donations from individuals in the community. Distributes items to individuals in need for free. Notes: All pickups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. There is a suggested donation for pick-up service. All drop-offs require an initial call to ensure a quick unloading of items. This program does not provide free furniture directly to the public; must be referred by a caseworker to qualify.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/22/2024
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
4801 South Whipple Street, Chicago, IL 60632
Hours
Pickup Schedule: Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM No weekends Drop-off Schedule: Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Application process
Request a Pick-up: - Fill out the "Furniture Pickup Request Form" online at: https://www.chicagofurniturebank.org/pickups. - Once completed, please send photos of the items directly to [email protected] and reference which pickup request they are attached to. - You will be contacted once form is received to schedule an appointment within 1-2 business days. Request to Drop-off: - Must make an initial call before dropping off
Fee
Fees vary: Suggested donation for pick-ups only (to help cover the cost of the truck and labor): - Easy ($100-$150): 1 large item + a few small items - Medium ($150-$200): 2-3 large items - Hard ($200-$250): 4-5 large items - Extra Hard ($250-$350): 6-7 larger items - Full Estate/Multi-Room ($400-$600): 8 or more large items ***Significant amount of small items or high level of difficulty subject to increased suggested donation*** All furniture and financial donations are tax deductible.
Eligibility
Items Accepted: - Mattresses and box springs (twin, full, queen, king) - Bed frames (metal, quick and easy to disassemble with no hardware) - Assembled Cribs - Sofas / couches / loveseats / futons - Armchairs and other seating - Dining / kitchen chairs - Dressers - Tables: kitchen tables, end tables, bedside tables, etc. - Mirrors, artwork, rugs - Household items: small appliances, dishes, utensils, glassware, pots & pans - Small desks Items Not Accepted: - Large sectional couches - Wooden bed frames - Headboards - Trundle / bunkbeds - Sleeper sofas - Large bookshelves - China cabinets / buffets / armoires - Entertainment centers / large TV stands - Outdoor furniture - Pianos - Electronics - Large appliances - Linens / "soft goods” - Clothes - Exercise / sports equipment - Large office furniture NOTE: All drop off donations still must meet the criteria specified above.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK
Supplies furniture at little to no charge for people in need