Donation Station | Building bridges between givers and receivers 

Donation Station collects, organizes, and distributes donated items across Chicago so people get what they need quickly and with dignity. Donate items, request support, or volunteer. 

Building bridges between givers and receivers 

We collect, organize, and distribute donated items so people get what they need quickly and with dignity.

What we do

Donation Station connects community members who have resources with those who need them. We make direct giver-to-receiver connections for immediate access, and we follow through with consistent service and acknowledgments for every donation.

How it works

1. Donate items
   
   Bring or schedule a pickup for quality items. We sort and prepare them for distribution.
   
   

2. Match and distribute
   
   We connect donations to people who need them through our markets, pop-ups, and partner sites.
   
   

3. Acknowledge and learn
   
   We record every donation and share acknowledgments that build trust and transparency.
   
   

Who we serve

• At-risk youth

• Under-resourced individuals and families

• People with disabilities

• People managing mental illness

• Seniors

• Early childhood programs and caregivers

• People experiencing homelessness

Community bartering

Alongside donations, we teach and practice bartering. Our locations serve as barter posts where neighbors exchange useful items and skills, strengthening local resilience.

Get involved

• Donate items

• Request support

• Volunteer

• Contact us

• Partners — Donation Station

• About — Donation Station

Impact snapshot

500+ served monthly

8,000+ meals provided

40% transition rate to improved circumstances