Madison County Illinois free clothing closets, furniture and school supply programs.
A combination of thrift stores, free furniture banks and clothing closets in Madison County Illinois help very low income families. They may be able to receive a voucher for free items, such as clothes, school supplies, toys, furniture for their home or apartment or household products. 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 – School supplies, backpacks, Christmas and Birthday toys, Easter baskets, etc.
- 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.
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 as well as 210 Junction, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Phone (618)656-0180. 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
3801 Nameoki Rd.
Granite City, IL 62040
Main phone: (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.
ABL “A Beacon of Light” Pregnancy Center
2105 Vandalia, Suite 12A
Collinsville, IL 62234
Appointments are needed: (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
(618)466-1690
Monday 11 to 7, Tuesday 11 to 5 and Thursday-Friday until 5.
Community Hope Center
Main address: 950 14 th St.
Cottage Hills, Illinois
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
(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.
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
(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.
First United Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop
201 East Church
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618)344-1109
It is only open Tuesday and Thursday. Low cost furniture, DVD, books, and other stuff is for sale in Madison County.
Women’s Ministry Center
Address is 555 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, Illinois 62010
Main phone (618)803-9078
dresses, free maternity clothes, hygiene items are more are offered.
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