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Since Wednesday, August 31st, the City of Chicago has welcomed hundreds of migrants bussed from Texas to Chicago. Our has city greeted them with dignity and respect, and the City government, in collaboration with local, state, federal, and community partners, continues to take action to ensure they have access to shelter, food, and other resources. We anticipate that the state of Texas will continue to bus migrants to Chicago and we remain committed to providing support and resources to our newly arrived neighbors during this transition period.
As a welcoming city, we know Chicagoans are ready to show their generosity and are looking for ways to support these individuals. However, our shelter partners at this time cannot accept “walk-up” volunteers, and due to security and safety concerns for minors on-site, there is a registration process to become a volunteer. If you wish to volunteer, please follow ths link to complete the registration process.
We also know that Chicagoans have already begun collecting donations for these individuals. The City has identified the following aldermanic offices as drop-off locations and will continue to update it as more become available. A list of essential items that will be accepted can be found below. Note food is not being accepted.
Donation Items Needed
ONLY NEW ITEMS CAN BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
*List subject to change based on supply and demand. Please check this website regularly for the most up to date info.
Urgently needed:
New clothing for adults (including cold weather clothing)
Men’s sizes small, medium, and large – in particular medium
Women’s sizes small, medium, and large—in particular medium
Men’s underwear
Women’s underwear
Women’s sports bras
Long sleeve shirts (men, women, unisex)
Sweatshirts/sweaters (men, women, unisex)
Sweatpants (men, women, unisex)
Pants (men and women)
Socks (men, women, unisex)
Shoes (closed toe gym shoes) (infants, boys, girls, men and women)
Shoelaces
Winter coats (men, women, children, infants)
Other items needed:
New hygiene kit items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo)
Feminine hygiene products
Preference for sanitary pads and pantyliners
Reusable bags (e.g., duffle bags and suitcases)
Backpacks
Bath towels (large towels, hand towels, wash cloths)
Baby bottles
Baby carriers
Baby formula
Pedialyte
Diapers
Vaseline / diaper ointment
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 children
6 months-teens
Underwear for children and teens
Thank you for all of your efforts!