Mail non-perishable items to
1137 W Taylor St #312
Chicago, IL 60605
We can accept any size package at this address.
**PLEASE ONLY DONATE UNOPENED FOOD**
**Please shop as locally & environmentally friendly as possible! **Supplies Receiving is at 500 W. Cermak, currently just before or during GAs or other scheduled meetings. **
**PLEASE EMAIL: donations@occupychi.org with questions/concerns**
***Needs of Occupy Chicago:
*Specific to Cermak Office Space:
*People with vehicles able to help pick up/transport large donation items (Furniture, etc.) Please email with contact info/ general availability!
Office Supplies:
- White board/white board paint
- Chalk boards/chalk board paint
- Dry Erase Markers/Erasers
- Chalk/Erasers
- Paper
- Writing Utensils (Pens/Pencils/Markers, etc)
- Filing cabinet furniture:
- folding chairs
- couches
- bean bags
- folding tables
- rugs
- cushions
- lamps
- desksBathroom/Cleaning Supplies
- toilet paper
- hand soap
- mop & bucket
- pushbroom/dustmop
- garbage cans (kitchen sized)
- cleaners (glass, tile, bleach, toilet bowl, etc.)
- (feather) dusterKitchen Supplies
- Dishes/silverware
- Dish Soap
- Kitchen towels
- cleaning sponges
- Microwave
- Sink-attachable water filterTech Supplies:
- Internet
- Keypad locks
- extension cords/powerstrips
- surge protectors
- land line phone
- computers
- printers
- projectorTools:
- Hammers, screwdrivers, nails/screws, levels, drills, measuring tape, saws….etc!
- Wood for shelving
- ladder
- plastic sheeting for windowsMiscellaneous:
- Blackout curtains (large! longer then wide)
- books for the library!
- fire extinguisher**General Needs (indoor & outdoor occupation needs such as food/medical/hygiene supplies, etc.)
- Canned food
- Snack foods
- Protein bars
- Breakfast bars
- Fresh fruit & vegetables
- Potatoes
- Cooking Oil
- Evaporated or Soy Milk
- Cheese
- Lunchmeat/hot dogs
- Bread
- Oatmeal
- Coffee (Instant & Regular brew)
- Butter/Margarine
- Water – GALLON OR BIGGER, NO MORE WATER BOTTLES (Plastic is bad for the world!)
- CTA weekly/monthly train passes, Metra fare cards
- U-shaped bike locks
- Stackable Storage Containers
- Used Smartphones or pre-paid cell phones
- Rechargeable batteries
- Radios (long-range walkie-talkie)
- Hand/Toe warmers
- Gloves
- Emergency blankets
- Waterproof boots (both Men’s & Women’s)
- Socks
- Thermal underwear
- Bandanas
- Sleeping Bags
- Multivitamins
- Disposable Razors
- Dry shampoo
- Disinfectant spray
- Combs/ Hairbrushes
Useful but not urgent:
- Propane
- Tents
- Spray deodorant
Things we do NOT need more of at this time:
- Tissues
- Peanut butter & Jelly
- Carts
- Trash Bags
Thank you for all the donations!!
Please see our inventory page for a listing of nonperishable donations received.
**To contact CHICAGO ANTI-EVICTION CAMPAIGN about supply and volunteer needs, email: antieviction@gmail.com