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Free clothing closets, furniture and school supplies Madison County Illinois.

Locate free furniture banks, charities and clothing closets in Madison County Illinois that giveaway free stuff to low income families or people with no money. They may be able to receive a voucher for free items, such as clothes, school supplies, toys, appliances or furniture for their home or apartment or household products. Get free clothes or furniture near you in Madison County IL.

The other option is a thrift store, and those are available for anyone to use to buy gently used items. There are several sites in Madison County. Almost all of them combine the distribution of free clothes, appliances, furniture or other stuff with raising money from the sale of goods at the thrift store for the community. The centers mostly uses donations from the public, so if anyone wants to drop off items that can be done. The inventory may include some or all of the following. But each Madison County non-profit will vary in what is passed out.

  • Winter clothes – boots, winter hats or jackets, gloves, and free jackets for kids.
  • Household supplies for cleaning.
  • Low cost furniture, appliances, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, beds, laptops or computers for students and more.
  • Seasonal items – Students will get free school supplies, backpacks, Christmas and Birthday toys, Easter baskets, etc.
  • Year round clothes for work for both adults and teenagers.
  • Free baby stuff, items, and supplies may be offered in Madison County. Charities and non-profits offer help, even find get free baby stuff by mail.

Where to get free stuff in Madison County IL

Goodwill Industries
They have two thrift stores. This means they sell items, but the prices will be cheaper than other stores in the region. The addresses will be 1719 East Homer Adams Parkway, Alton, IL 62002, dial (618)463-9622 or (618) 462-8828 as well as 210 Junction, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Phone (618)-656-0180 or (618) 656-0954. Furniture including kitchen tables, appliances, electronics, cribs, beds, and more may be offered.

Grandma’s Attic -  Maryville Outreach Center
Main address is 504 E. Division, Maryville, IL 62062. Dial (618)345-9693
The hours are limited. Items available may be free for very low income families, the elderly, or single parents. There may be shoes, clothing, winter attire, school uniforms for kids, note book or book bag supplies and other items passed out.

 

 

 

Salvation Army Clothing Closet, Furniture and Thrift Shop
3007 E 23rd St, Granite City, IL 62040. Phone: (618) 451-7957 or try (618)-876-9150
The hours are 9 to 6 Monday to Saturday. The money raised is used to provide financial aid for paying bills. There are also seasonal programs, such as Christmas toys, games, school supplies including backpacks, and more. Kindergarten to high school students may be given shoes, bags, belts, and other free supplies for school. Some small furniture items may be offered too. More on Salvation Army Madison County IL assistance programs.

Caravan Shop
Location is 112 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002. Main phone: (618)462-6434
Hours are 10 to 4 Monday to Saturday.

Pregnancy Center
150. Maryville, Illinois 62062. 618-855-9774. or dial (618)345-3636
They focus on women and children. Baby clothes, referrals to Head Start, maternity items, and other supplies are passed out. There may also be formula for newborns or free diapers too.

Options Now (Maternity)
Main address - 4854 North Alby Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035. Call (618)466-1690
Monday 11 to 7, Tuesday 11 to 5 and Thursday-Friday until 5.

Catholic Charities
Location is 3512 McArthur Blvd, Alton, IL 62002. Phone: (618) 462-0634
The faith based charity gives out free stuff to women in Madison County facing DV, migrant workers and the unemployed. Get free adult or kid clothes, social services, vouchers, and small household stuff too.

Community Hope Center
Main address: 1201 Hope Center Ln, Cottage Hills, IL 62018. Main phone: (618)259-0959
Free clothes, school supplies for students, cleaning supplies, and even some electronics such as used computers may be offered. Small furniture for single moms or seniors as well as work attire, belts, briefcases, and other free clothes may be offered.

 

 

 

 

Home Sweet Home Free Furniture Bank
This is located across the border, but there can be some free stuff for Madison County families as well. Whether beds or mattresses for kids, desks, refurbished computers, couches, living room furniture, appliances or something else, the furniture bank tries to help. Call 314.448.9838 for details or referrals.

Community Care Center, Inc.
1818 Cleveland Blvd., Granite City, IL 62040. Call (618)876-8770
The charity run clothing closet helps people in Madison, Venice, Granite City, Pontoon Beach, Mitchell. Applicants need to bring bring proof of Residency and I.D. Get free underwear, sneakers, jackets, socks and other clothes for low income Madison County IL families.

Operation Blessing
18 East Lorena Ave., Wood River, IL 62095, Call the non-profit at Dial (618)251-5683
Applicants need to live in Chouteau, Wood River, or Ft. Russell Township.

Glen Ed Pantry
Location is 125 5th Ave., Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. Call (618)656-7506
Food, clothes, free Christmas toys or gifts, and other goods are given. Bring proof of income as well as residency. Kids may get items for their birthdays, and students in school can get free books or even tablets when offered.

Highland Area Christian Services
Location is 900 Chestnut St, Highland, IL 62249. Phone: (618) 654-9295
Local residents only can use the charity. Free stuff including clothes, food boxes, and other support. Kids or adults can get free work or school uniforms too.

First United Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop
201 East Church, Collinsville, IL 62234. Call (618)344-1109
It is only open Tuesday and Thursday. Low cost furniture, DVD, books, and other stuff is for sale in Madison County. There will also be dresses, free maternity clothes, hygiene items are more are offered.

 

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