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
Beyond Athletics Chicago: Winter Coat Drive (through December 7)
Rainbow Push Coalition: Winter Coat Drive (through December 7)
SocialWorks: Warmest Winter Clothing Drive (through December 12)
The Honeycomb Project: Hive Drive: Closet Clean Out For Frieda’s Place (from December 16-20)
Bank Of America: Winter Collection Drive (through January 12)
The Chicago Help Initiative: Winter Coat Drive (through January 31)
Food Drives
Open Communities: Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book, & Toy Drive (through December 9)
The Honeycomb Project: Hive Drive: Manage A Love Fridge (through December 19)
Building Owners and Mangers Association of Chicago: 2024 Holiday Food Drive (through December 20)
Toy/Gift Drives & Giveaways
Chicago Survivors: Windy City Wonderland Holiday Party & Gift Drive (through December 5)
The Honeycomb Project: Shelter & Toy Drive (through December 6)
Boys & Girls Club of Chicago: Holiday Gift Drive (through December 6)
Imagine Englewood If: Share the Love Toy Drive (through December 7)
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center: Holiday Toy Drive (through December 7)
Open Communities: Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book, & Toy Drive (through December 9)
Centro Romero: Toy Drive Youth Program (through December 16)
Hygiene Drives
Other Drives & Organizations (Toiletries, socks, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.)
The Honeycomb Project: Hive Drive: Book & PJ Drive (from December 9-14)
Open Communities: Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book, & Toy Drive (through December 9)
The Night Ministry: Hope for the Holidays (through December 11)
The Honeycomb Project: Hive Drive: Make Cards for Military Families (ongoing)
Food Pantries
Holiday Markets
Applications
Warming Shelter Locations
Winter Weather Tips
Hotlines & Emergency Services
Events
Westside Rising: Together We Rise Holiday Soiree (December 6)
Imagine Englewood If: Annual Share the Love Winterfest (December 14)
The Workers’ Center for Racial Justice: Illinois Ugly Sweater Membership Party (December 19)
Articles