Donations are always appreciated!

We also take drop-off donations at any of our locations during adoption hours. Please review the lists below and stop by anytime with your generous gift!

AID thrives on the generosity of our community supporters.

Help us empower individuals and transform lives through your generous donations! Our wish list includes essential items and resources that directly support our programs and initiatives. From educational materials and art supplies to technology and wellness items, your contributions make a meaningful difference.

Don't miss the chance to save lives every Wednesday!

Join us at Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue, 440 J Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, a 100% foster and 100% volunteer organization committed to making a difference in animals' lives.

We appreciate your donations!

Elgin Theatre Company needs the following donations: water, concessions (soda, candy), copy paper, napkins, paper towels, Kleenex, and vintage clothing.

Your donations are appreciated as we continue to help the community!

Family Services Association of Greater Elgin needs the following donations: small disposable bottles, kid-friendly healthy shelf-stable snacks (things we can hand out to hungry kids), Gas/Uber/Lyft gift cards, sticky notes, food gift cards, (McDonalds/Burger King, etc.), pharmacy cards, blank journals, art supplies, sketchbook/coloring book, new/gently used games, fidget spinners, little goodie bag of items that utilize the five senses, sensory items, coupons for different fun activates, weighted blankets.

Donations of household items are needed and much appreciated.

Help by providing the basic needs for new-to-Fellowship Housing families, like towels, pots and pans, dishes, and more.

Food and Hygiene Items

Well Child Center provides critical health and social services for under-resourced families and has administered the federal government’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in northern Kane County, Well Child Center’s pediatric dental clinic, and Food for Families,­ supporting the most vulnerable children and families in the area, through a joint venture with Food for Greater Elgin.

Help us bring joy and support to the individuals we serve at Marklund!

Donations to Side Street Studio Arts goes a long way in bringing art and creativity to our community.

Side Street continues to support the growth of creativity and community for artists of all ages through free classes for kids, open mic nights, access to innovative and entertaining performances, eclectic exhibitions, and other vital resources. We are able to continue our current endeavors as well as grow our offerings to the community. This can include hosting more classes, hiring more teachers, supporting more artists in residence, bringing on interns, upgrading our spaces and supplies and so much.

Your donated building materials, furniture and appliances are in need and appreciated!

Whether you have overstock, surplus, or discontinued product lines or display materials, or are involved in remodeling projects where reusable materials are being replaced with new product, we may want it. Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)3 charity, so donations are tax deductible.

Your generous involvement is appreciated!

At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure. When you give to the Y, you are funding life-changing programs that help thousands of children, adults and families in your area and surrounding communities to learn, grow and thrive.

TLC wouldn’t be the same without donors like you!

Providing Essential Household Items for New Families.