LBFE Chicago Chapter
Wish List
Did you get duplicate gifts for your birthday or wedding shower? Does your business have an overrun on items that they want to donate and write off? Did you buy something nice for your boyfriend the day before he broke up with you? Our elders would be grateful and delighted to receive any of the items below – no matter what sparks your generosity.
Please note, we only accept new (unused) items except where specifically noted.
Bedding
Twin sized bedspreads or comforters – neutral color
Full sized bedspreads or comforters – neutral color
Large white bath towels – approx. 30" x 54"
White hand towels – approx. 19" x 30"
Pillows – standard size
Pillow cases – standard, white
Pillow cases, standard, light blue
Twin sized mattresses
Full sized mattresses
Twin size sheet set
Full size sheet set
Clothing
Men’s socks – white
Men’s t-shirts – all sizes, white
Men’s Sweat pants – any size or color
Men’s boxers – any size
Men’s slippers
Men’s pajamas and housecoat – any color and size
Women’s socks – white
Women’s t-shirts – any color
Women’s sweat pants – any color
Women’s briefs – any size
Women’s slippers
Women’s pajamas and housecoats – any color and size
Small appliances
Toasters – small, not toaster ovens
Telephones
Answering machines
Radios
Clocks
Small microwave ovens
Small window air conditioners – used are acceptable if in working condition
Fans – used are acceptable
Miscellaneous
Travel size toiletries
Stuffed animals
To donate In-Kind gifts, contact us at 312.455.1000 and ask for the Program Director or the Development Department. To download a PDF of our In-Kind form to accompany your donation, click here.

LBFE intern and Program Assistant Brenda Weigand was moved to write an article for the Dominican Volunteers USA Newsletter about her experience with us.
“I wanted something different before graduate school. I wanted a challenge. I wanted to expand my comfort zone. I wanted to see what life was like from another perspective, and I hoped to learn something along the way. I’ve certainly gotten more than I bargained for …”

Brenda chows down with Orealya at an LBFE luncheon.
