Justyna A. Griffin
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 31
Chicago, IL 60611-2605

Moms of the WESTERN burbs Toy Drive for Lurie Children’s Hospital

Local moms group of the western suburbs will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and delivering to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The toy drive runs from November 7th – December 17th. They have multiple drop off locations in the suburbs. The Amazon Wish List and Drop off Locations are located on the website. Contact: westernburbsmoms@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

Marine Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots toy drive has hundreds of drop-off locations listed for DuPage County here and Cook County here.  With so many drop-off locations nearby, it’s very easy to donate to this charity. Toys for Tots collects new and unwrapped toys, as well as donations to purchase toys, that go directly to children in DuPage County.

Sharing Connections

5111 Chase Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
(630) 971-0565
Available for drop-offs weekdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 9 am – 12 pm

Sharing Connections accepts donations of all kinds in their Downers Grove location and provides assistance to over 1,000 local DuPage County children. They will begin distributing toys on December 11, 2017, so plan to donate ahead of time. No donation is too small – everything received will go directly to a family that needs help. New toys, clothing and gift certificates are also greatly appreciated. See the current wish list and information here.

People’s Resource Center

201 S. Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

104 Chestnut Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

People’s Resource Center’s annual Share the Spirit program provides more than 800 DuPage families in financial stress with toys, books, hats and mittens. You can also give a monetary donation online to help the center purchase gifts and gift cards for families. This year’s toy drive collections will take place 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2018 at PRC Southeast, 104 Chestnut, Vestment and 9 am – 3 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton.

Ronald McDonald House

Donations to the Ronald McDonald House help them carry out their mission of caring for families of children with complex medical needs. The wishlist can be found here. There are five houses in the Chicagoland area, please contact for specific wish lists. They all have linked their Amazon wishlists to request donations as well.

Ronald McDonald House Near Northwest Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
0N150 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 517-8678

Ronald McDonald Near Advocate Children’s Hospital
4410 W. 93rd Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-5285

Ronald McDonald Near Lurie Children’s Hospital
211 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 888-2500

Ronald McDonald House Near Loyola University Medical Center
Tripp Ave at Airmail Road
1 Airmail Rd on your GPS
(Hines VA complex)
Hines, IL 60141
(708) 327-2273

Ronald McDonald Near University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital
5444 S. Drexel Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5437

Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

The Salvation Army toy drive collects toys and cloths for children. During the holiday season, you can sign up and buy gifts for children in the Chicagoland area. You can request a printed tree tag with gift suggestions and clothing sizes to deliver to your nearest location. You can request one tag for your family to buy for one child, or request multiple tags for your business or groups to participate. New this year, you can register online to buy for a virtual angel tree tag. You can even have the gifts shipped directly to the salvation army this way.

Four Corners Community Church Christmas Market

8251 Lemont Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 481-6381

Four Corners Community Church in Darien is hosting a Christmas Market where local families can find brand-new toys and gifts at drastically reduced prices (usually $5 or less). It’s designed to help under-resourced families celebrate the holidays without added stress/debt. Your family can help by picking out a gift in the $20–$30 price range and dropping it off at one of their collection sites by December 2. See the website for details on how to donate, or register to volunteer your time here.

Where to Donate Gently Used Toys

The following agencies will distribute gently used toys to local families.

Toy Box Connection Children’s Charity
159th & LaGrange Road
Orland Park, IL
(708) 691-2715

This not-for-profit agency serves as connection between families and businesses who have new or used toys/books to donate and the children that need them most. They are in special need of many items this holiday season. Please see the wish list here.

Family Tree Resale
310 E. Geneva Rd.
Wheaton, IL
(630) 469-4576

Family Tree Resale runs a free voucher program for the local community, partnering with area schools and organizations. Local families in need utilize vouchers to shop for free in the store.

The Gingham Tree Resale Shop
On the campus of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
900 W. 39th St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Gently used clothing and toys among other items are accepted at this resale shop.

The Pink Elephant Resale Shop
121 W. First Street
Elmhurst, IL 60127
(630) 834-7379

All proceeds benefit the Edward-Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare.

For toy drives and donations in the Southwest suburbs, check out this list!

Interested in more opportunities to volunteer and give back this holiday season, check out our article here!