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New Migrant Donations Drop-Off

From Wednesday, December 27, 2023 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Posted by RepTheresaMah

Drop off your donations for newly arrived migrant asylum seekers weekdays at the New Migrant Donations Drop-Off, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the office of Illinois House 24th District Rep. Theresa Mah, 2108 W. 35th St., Chicago.

Winter items are most urgently needed during the cold weather. Frequently requested items include:

Personal Hygiene Products

  •  period products - pads only
  • deodorant
  • toothbrush/toothpaste
  • hair brush
  • disinfectant wipes
  • shampoo/conditioner/soap
  • razors
  • sunscreen/shaving cream/lotion

First Aid and Medication

  • Lice shampoo
  • Anti-fungal cream
  • Yeast infection medication
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
  • Pepto Bismol
  • Pedialyte/Gatorade
  • Children's Tylenol
  • Children's cold and cough medicine

Miscellaneous

  • Rolling suitcases and duffel bags
  • Blankets and pillows
  • Sleeping pads and yoga mats
  • CTA passes
  • Cell phones and SIM cards
  • Clean clothes
  • Good condition shoes
  • New underwear
  • New socks
  • Children's books in Spanish
  • Art supplies for kids

Items for donation should be clean and in good condition. Hygiene items, socks, medicines and undergarmets need to be brand new.

New Migrant Chicago Donation Dropoff Locations Winter 2023



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