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Provides a food pantry to residents of Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, and Mundelein. Also offers clothes, used furniture, and household items as they become available.
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Small Kitchen Appliances
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Household Tools/Equipment
General Furniture Provision
Provides basic necessities to active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. Items include: - Food - Clothing - Household items - Shoes and boots - Bedding and linens - Furniture as available
Provides resources and support for individuals experiencing hardship. Operates as a network of churches that help individuals meet their needs for the following: - Clothing - Household items and furniture - Life skills education (budgeting, healthy relationships, etc.) **Does not provide emergency relief or financial assistance**
Grant A Wish Inc. provides baby goods at lowered or no cost to low-income individuals, including clothing, pacifiers, etc.

Services

Baby Furniture
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Baby Clothing
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Cleaning supplies for those in need, including detergent and paper towels.
Small kitchen appliances for Veterans and their families.
Furniture for Veterans and their families.
Blankets and sheets for cribs and all size beds.
Cleaning products for Veterans and their families.
Provides donated furniture and other household items to immigrants and other residents in need of assistance.
Provides cleaning products (laundry detergent, dish soap) for people in need
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.
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Small Kitchen Appliances
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Household Tools/Equipment
General Furniture Provision

Accepts donations of new and gently-used building products, appliances, furniture, and home medical equipment and supplies. (No mattresses are available.)

The products are offered for sale to the general public, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

Services

Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Medical Equipment/Supplies
General Appliance Provision
Furniture

Provides a client choice, non-food pantry for clients to receive items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, laundry detergent, personal care products, feminine hygiene products and diapers.

Clothing for children, blankets and sheets, as well as small kitchen items.

Services

Children's Clothing
General Household Goods Provision
Bedding/Linen

Gives away free items seasonally, depending on availability:
- Winter coats and blankets (winter)
- Space heaters (winter)
- Christmas toys for children distributed by Santa
- Fans (summer)

Energy assistance for eligible low-income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, approved LIHEAP applicants may be able to apply for furnace repair or replacement.

Free items including clothing, furniture, household items, diapers, baby formula, newborn items, and steel toed shoes. Since items are donated, availability may vary.

Services

Diapers
Furniture
General Clothing Provision
Formula/Baby Food

Energy assistance for eligible low-income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, approved LIHEAP applicants may be able to apply for furnace repair or replacement.

Monthly Giveaway: Items available varies based upon community donations, including hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, clothing, coats/jackets, underwear, shoes, towels, and bedding.

Services

Shoes
Bedding/Linen
Winter Clothing
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Needs

Offers cleaning supplies that are available at no charge to those in need. Clients in need of transportation to pick up the supplies can contact Jo Daviess County Transit for further information.

Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Appliance Repair
General Appliance Provision
Furnaces