The virtual Gala of Hope at Home is March 5!
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Due to COVID-19, we can only accept donations purchased from an online retailer and shipped to Chicago Lights Social Service Center, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611.
We cannot accept drop-off donations at this time. Please see our current-needs list here. These items are in order of need, with greatest need listed first.
- Men’s jeans (34-42)
- Men’s shorts (M-3X)
- T-shirts (2X-3X)
- Men’s underwear (L-2X)
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Women’s jeans (8-14)
- Women’s shorts (S-2XL)
- Sweatpants (M-3X)
- Sweatshirts and long-sleeved shirts (M-3X)
- Men’s shoes (10+)
- Women’s shoes (8+)
Due to storage and safety issues, we cannot accept children’s clothing and toys; stained or torn clothing; open, expired, or prepared food; electronics; furniture; and medicine.