Share Your Items

What type of items does Love INC need?

The same things you needed to start your first apartment! All items must be in good, usable condition—would you use them in your home? Donate your gently used items or consider running a drive at your church or office for new items to share.

How to Donate Items

Large Items or Quantities

Drop-offs of large furniture or large quantities of items require an appointment. Please email us at donations@loveinclakecounty.org to schedule. Pictures of large or unusual items are also helpful to allow our team to confirm that they will be a benefit to the ministry.

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Small Items

Donations of smaller items, such as clothing, housewares, or small furniture, are always welcome to be dropped off at our warehouse in Waukegan. Volunteers are available Monday – Thursday 9am-1pm (closed on Fridays). Please do not leave items unattended at the door.

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Furniture Pick-up

Schedule a pick-up of your larger items by volunteers from our churches (typically on Saturday mornings). Check if you are in our service area here. Contact donations@loveinclakecounty.org or call 847.782.8630 x212

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Care to donate new items?

Shop your favorite retailer or check out our Amazon list for our Household Starter Kit needs. Consider running a drive at your church or office too!

Starter Kit & Linens

Do you like to garage sale or bargain shop?

Print our handy Furniture/Household wallet card. Carry one with you and share the rest with your friends!
Download Furniture/Household Wallet Card

Donation Needs

MINISTRY NEEDS
Basic Furniture

Dressers
Lamps (floor & table)
Kitchen tables & chairs
Couches & love seats
Living room chairs
Coffee & end tables
Nightstands

Basic Kitchen Items

Pots, pans, skillets
Bake ware
Dishes
Silverware
Kitchen utensils
Sharp knives
Cutting boards
Measuring cups/spoons
Tupperware storage containers
Small appliances

Basic Linens

Bath & hand towels
Kitchen towels & washcloths
Bed sheets, twin-queen
Comforters & warm blankets
Pillows (new only!)

Loved Twice Thrift Boutique

Seasonal & home décor
Furniture (couches, chairs, etc.)
Sports equipment
Patio furniture

Contact us to confirm your unique or larger items!

We Cannot Accept

King size beds/frames
Used mattresses
Sleeper sofas (love seat size is ok)
Electronics (tube TVs, stereos, etc.)
Computers and printers
Office furniture
Large fitness equipment
Large appliances (stoves, etc.)
Books, including encyclopedias
Broken, damaged, or stained items