Asylum seekers from Central and South America have been arriving on buses sent from Texas. The city of Chicago is taking action in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies to welcome and ensure these migrants have access to shelter, food and other resources. Our Northern Illinois Conference has arranged for collection sites at several churches in each district to be convenient, centralized locations in order to bring donated items to the city of Chicago to support these immigrants. St. Andrew has agreed to be a drop-off site for our district.
You can bring your donations when you come for worship or during our
collection times of Monday, 10-1, Thursday 10-2 and Friday 4-6
Donation Items Needed
ONLY NEW ITEMS CAN BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
- New hygiene kit items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Peference for sanitary pads and pantyliners
- Reusable bags (e.g., duffle bags and suitcases)
- Backpacks
- Bath towels
- Baby bottles
- Baby carriers
- Baby formula
- Pedialyte
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Blankets
- Nail clippers
- Pack n’ plays
- Razors
- Hairbrushes
- Chapstick
- Ace bandages
- Antibacterial cream
- Antifungal cream
- Band-aids (all sizes)
- Calamine lotion
- Calcium antacid (e.g., Tums)
- First aid tape
- Gauze
- Heartburn medication (Famotidine)
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Tylenol/Ibuprofen
- Toys and activity books
- New clothing for adults (including cold weather clothing)
- Urgent need for smaller sizes
- New clothing for children
- 6 months-teens
- Underwear for adults
- Urgent need for smaller sizes xs-m
- Underwear for children and teens
- Sports bras
- Urgent need for smaller sizes xs-m
- Pre-adolescent bras
- Pajamas for women and children
- Comfortable shoes
- Children all sizes
- Men (sizes 8-10)
- Women (sizes 6-9)
- Socks
- All sizes baby to adult