Care for Chicago
Community Renewal Society compiled a list of resources to keep Chicagoans warm and prepared during the snowy season. Access information on warming shelters across the city, coat giveaways, toy drives, weather tips, and more below. We encourage you to circulate this blog article, volunteer your time, and donate food and clothing. Christmas is around the corner, and it is never too early to bring joy and help those in need!
Coat & Clothing Drives
The Parlor Closet Clear-Out Clothing Drive
Beyond Athletics Chicago Winter Coat Drive (through December 7)
Warmest Winter Clothing Drive (through December 12)
Hive Drive: Closet Clean Out For Frieda’s Place (from December 16-20)
Heartland Alliance Coat Drive (through December 31)
Bank Of America Winter Collection Drive (through January 12)
The Chicago Help Initiative’s Winter Coat Drive (through January 31)
Chicago Bears Coat Drive (through February 10)
One Warm Coat (ongoing)
Food Drives
Hive Drive: Manage A Love Fridge (through December 19)
BOMA/Chicago Holiday Food Drive (through December 20)
Toy/Gift Drives & Giveaways
Windy City Wonderland Holiday Party & Gift Drive (through December 5)
The Honeycomb Project’s Shelter & Toy Drive (through December 6)
Kidz Korna Toy Giveaway Tour (from December 14-24)
Hygiene Drives
Hive Drive: Our Lady Of Angels Hygiene Drive (December 2-7)
Other Drives
Hive Drive: Book & PJ Drive (from December 9-14)
Local Food Pantries
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Warming Shelter Locations
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Winter Weather Tips
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