Your donations of physical items are critical in meeting the immediate needs of survivors of domestic violence and their families. By providing essential goods, you help survivors in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties gain the resources necessary to rebuild their lives and find safety and stability.
Donating items like clothing, household supplies, and personal care products directly supports survivors as they begin their healing journey. Your contributions help ensure that their urgent physical needs are met while they work to overcome the trauma they've experienced.
In addition to directly supporting survivors, many donated, gently used items are sold in our Resale Shoppe. Proceeds from these sales raise crucial funds that help sustain Harbor House’s programs and services, furthering our mission to empower survivors and break the cycle of violence.
To learn which items are currently most needed, please scroll down to view our Wish List.
If you wish to donate, please call 815-932-5814 to arrange a drop-off or click here to see our Resale Shoppe donation times.
Kindly note that we do not have a pick-up service for donations at this time.
Harbor House’s Current Wish List
Shelter and Lifestyle Needs
NOTE: Donate new and unused items only.
- Diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 and pullups all sizes
- Women's house shoes/slippers in all sizes
- Facial tissues
- Charging cords (iPhone and Android)
- Trash bags (kitchen tall/13 gallon)
- Textured hair care products (full size only)
- Lotion (full size only)
- Gift cards for Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, gas stations, etc. in at least $20
- Toilet paper
Shelter Pantry Needs (ongoing)
NOTE: Donate new and unopened items only.
- Paper towels
- Shower caddy totes
- Milk
- Juice
- Bottled water
- Nursery water
- Ground beef, hamburger, pork, and turkey
- Hot dogs and brats
- Frozen chicken breasts, nuggets, strips
- Sugar
- Coffee creamer
- Fruit juice (all kinds)
- Non-perishable foods
- Dry cereal (whole grain)
- Canned fruit and vegetables
- One gallon Ziploc bags
- Two gallon Ziploc bags
- Liquid hand soap
- Fabric softener sheets
- Disinfectant spray
- Dishwasher detergent pods
- Window cleaner
- Floor cleaner
- Toilet cleaner
- Cleaning sprays or liquids
- Dusters / dusting cloths
- Cleaning cloths
- Umbrellas
- Twin XL sheet sets and blankets
- Q-tips
- Face wash, toner and moisturizer (full size only)
- Hairbrushes
- Wide-tooth combs
- Colored pencils
- Notebooks
- Pens and pencils
Clothing Needs
NOTE: Donate new and unopened items only.
- Women's undergarments in all sizes
- Women's leggings and sweatpants in all sizes
- Women's house shoes/slippers in all sizes
Learn more about donations needed for Harbor House’s Resale Shoppe:
