Clothing items go a long way in bringing comfort to those whom we serve. We are in need of the following items.

• New or gently used adult-size sweatshirts/hoodies (dark colors preferred, sizes medium to XXX-large)
• New or gently used adult-size sweatpants (dark colors preferred, sizes medium to XXX-large)
• New or gently used men's shoes or boots, sizes 11 to 13
• Packages of new white or black adult-size adult socks
• Packages of new adult-size underwear (no bikinis, please)
• New or gently used adult-size t-shirts

We have created an Amazon Wish List to make purchasing some of these items for donation convenient. You are not, however, required to purchase them through Amazon.

Next Steps

Please contact Stephanie Cascio, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements. We kindly ask that donation drop-offs be scheduled in advance so we can ensure staff are available to greet you.

If ordering from Amazon, please inform Stephanie of your order and send to the following address:

The Night Ministry
1735 North Ashland Avenue
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60622
773-784-9000

Hygiene and personal care products are distributed throughout our programs. We accept the following items in travel or sample size. You may collect all of them and assemble into kits packed into gallon-size resealable bags or donate loose items.

• shampoo
• conditioner
• deodorant (travel/sample or regular size)
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• mouthwash
• lip balm
• comb/brush
• disposable razor
• shaving cream
• wash cloth
• disposable body wipes
• sunscreen

Next Steps

Please contact Stephanie Cascio, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements. We kindly ask that donation drop-offs be scheduled in advance so we can ensure staff are available to greet you.

Gift cards provide our clients with the means to purchase clothing, groceries, or a meal while Ventra passes allow them to get to school, work, and job interviews.

• Grocery/General Household
  • $25: Target, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, Mariano's
  • $10: Jewel-Osco, Mariano's
• Pharmacy/Convenience Store
  • $10-25: Family Dollar, CVS, Walgreens
• Fast Food
  • $5-10: McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts*, Subway*, Starbucks*
• Ventra
  • Single ride Ventra passes for transit on CTA/Pace
• Visa Gift Cards
  • Gift cards of any amount

*Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, and Subway gift cards may be purchased online and sent to The Night Ministry. If ordering Dunkin Donuts, please select "Send a physical card."

Next Steps

Please contact Stephanie Cascio, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements. We kindly ask that donation drop-offs be scheduled in advance so we can ensure staff are available to greet you.

Your donation of the following items will help us continue to provide meals to the individuals and families served by The Night Ministry.

Meals for the Health Outreach Bus and The Crib Overnight Shelter

We are accepting prepacked meals and sack suppers to serve 50 to 100 people at our Health Outreach Bus, depending on the stop. Meals, which should be scheduled in advance, may be brought to our administrative office or dropped off at the Bus stop.

We are also accepting breakfast or dinner at The Crib on the weekend to feed 30 people. Meals may be dropped off at The Crib or sent by delivery, but should be scheduled in advance.

Please visit this link to see available dates to provide meals for the Health Outreach Bus or The Crib. Then contact Andrew Hart, Volunteer Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6033 with any questions and to make arrangements to provide meals.

Sack Suppers

Sack suppers, served at our Health Outreach Bus and through our Street Medicine Program and outreach on the CTA, should include sandwich (meat and cheese only, no condiments), chips, easy to eat fruit such as an orange or a banana or a fruit cup, and bottled water. Some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are appreciated, as well.

Please place only the chips and fruit items in a brown paper bag. Keep sandwiches separate as we often refrigerate them separately. Bottles of water may be kept in their original packaging case.

Please visit this link to see when we need sack suppers. Then contact Andrew Hart, Volunteer Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6033 to make donation and drop-off arrangements or for any questions.

The following are crucial supplies for unsheltered individuals.

• New or gently used tents
• New or gently used sleeping bags
• New or gently used blankets

We have created an Amazon Wish List to make purchasing tents, sleeping bags, and blankets convenient. You are not, however, required to purchase them through Amazon.

Next Steps

Please contact Stephanie Cascio, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements. We kindly ask that donation drop-offs be scheduled in advance so we can ensure staff are available to greet you.

If ordering from Amazon, please inform Stephanie of your order and send to the following address:

The Night Ministry
1735 North Ashland Avenue
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60622
773-784-9000

We distribute prepackaged individually packaged food and beverage items such as nut mixes, fruit and granola bars, and bottles of water to those whom we serve throughout our programs. Please consider donating the following:

• Nut and trail mix
• Fruit or granola bars
• Unsweetened apple sauce
• Bottled water
• Fruit cups
• Starkist Lunch-to Go packs
• Instant oatmeal
• Cereal
• Orange juice

Next Steps

Please contact Stephanie Cascio, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements. We kindly ask that donation drop-offs be scheduled in advance so we can ensure staff are available to greet you.