Kane County Illinois free clothing closets, furniture, and school supplies.
Find where to get free or low cost items such as clothes, school supplies, household furniture, and Christmas assistance in Kane County Illinois. Several organizations, such as churches and charities, can help the less fortunate and low income in the community. The priority is on satisfying basic needs. They may operate clothing closets, free furniture banks and thrift stores in the community. Some have free furniture banks. While not everyone will be able to qualify for free items, most people from the public will be able to shop at a thrift store.
The items generally available will change throughout the year. For example, during the Christmas season the clothing closets will usually have toys, winter coats, and gifts for children. During the fall, Kane County families may receive items such as free back to school supplies, book bags or backpacks. What is offered year round will generally include clothes, boots, shoes, and coats. While not as common, some of the Kane County sites may distribute food and financial aid to qualified low income families. Call a location near you for information and/or referrals.
Elgin Junior Service Board - Clothing Center
1135 Bowes Road
AID Elgin Training Center
Elgin, Illinois 60123
The non-profit runs a clothing center for women, children, and qualified families in the U-46 School District. It is not open to the general public as a referral is required from the child's school, a Community Crisis Center in Elgin, or from the Kane County Public Aid Office. Free school items, work uniforms, winter jackets and other clothing items may all be distributed for free or low cost.
Redeemer Fellowship
1125 Oak Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Telephone number is (630) 584-8750
The site may have maternity clothes, men's, women's and children's clothing, free Christmas or birthday toys, and more. Sometimes the location will even have car seats and other types of household items. The items will usually be gently used, but in otherwise good condition.
St. John United Church of Christ
The community closet is at 309 5th Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Dial (630) 892-1932 for hours.
The charity has a free food pantry, clothing and furniture bank. belts, pants, winter hats, shoes for students, books, and much more may be offered.
The Warehouse Church
Location is 308 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60505
Telephone number is (630) 859-0600
Shoes and other forms of clothes may be available.
Sharing Connections
5111 Chase Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 6051
Phone number is 6300-971-0565
This is a free furniture bank that serves the region. Qualified low income families, including the elderly or single mothers, can get free household furnishing. Find gently used (or in rare cases) beds, tables, desks, kitchen tables, computers or even appliances. Other items may be offered too such as mattresses, couches, lamps and more.
Batavia Interfaith
100 Flinn Drive
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0036
Can provide gently used clothing to the economically disadvantaged of Batavia. There are limits. Some of the goods available can include, but are not limited to, linens, shoes, winter coats and a small amount of housewares.
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Pantry of St. Mary Catholic Church
Address: 302 Willow Street
Maple Park, IL 60151
Call (815) 301-2634 or (815) 827-3205
The clothing closet may have toys, donated clothing, and a wide array of other household items. A number of social services are also available, such as food, referrals to financial aid, holiday meals and more. There is also low cost or free furniture such as beds, sofas and more.
Salvation Army - There are three main centers. Numerous social services and assistance programs are administered in Kane County.
- Address is 316 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120, call (847) 741-2304
- Another thrift store/clothing center is at 437 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois 60505, (630) 897-7265
- Carpentersville Service Center, 150 South Kennedy Drive, in the Meadowdale Mall, Carpentersville, IL 60110, telephone number is (847) 428-5138
These three locations are some of the leading non-profit social service groups in Kane County. Assistance programs include holiday goods and toys, back to school supplies, diapers, financial aid, and more. Winter coats for children and work attire for job seekers may also be offered. More on Salvation Army assistance programs in Kane County.
Willow Creek Community Church
Main address is 67 East Algonquin Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 765-5000
Kendall County Clothing Closet/Food Pantry
1204A Deer Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
Call (630) 553-0473 for information or referrals.
St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Thrift Store
Address is 213 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185, dial (630) 562-4801
Or stop by the center at 1014 North Farnsworth, Aurora, IL 60505, dial (630) 820-5370
The Kane County Society of St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store offer the general public access to new or gently used donated clothing and household items. Shoes, boots, hats, backpacks and more are offered. Locations may even have furniture, such as baby cribs for sale.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Address is 6N491 Crane Road
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8270
Clothing vouchers, a general furniture provision, food, rent payment assistance and more is available at this charity.
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Address is 2900 East Main Street
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 375-7746
This charity is an all volunteer non-profit organization that offers temporary one-time assistance in a variety of forms. Programs include free gasoline and food vouchers, assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility bills and more. The thrift store and clothing closet can provide Kane County families with furniture and clothing vouchers for their West Chicago and Geneva stores. Referrals and offered too.
Community Crisis Center -Thrift Shop
1341 Manor Court
Elgin, IL 60123
Dial (847) 695-2662
Furniture, which is gently used but affordable, will be for sale.
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