Many items are necessary to the successful operation of our shelter. The following items are always needed. Donations may be dropped off at the PADS offices at 1730 Berkley St. Please contact the office at 847-608-9744 for any additional information or with any questions you may have about donating. All donations are truly appreciated!

Thanks to the generosity of kind individuals we are currently over gifted on bar soap, and we do not have the capacity to store anymore. PADS requests that if you wish to donate bar soap, you do so to another deserving organization. Thank you to all of our supporters for all of your contributions.

FOOD AND HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS

• Coffee
• Laundry Detergent (Powdered or Liquid)
• Sugar Substitute Packets
• Sugar Packets
• Toilet Paper
• Plastic Spoons
• Luncheon Plates
• Foam Cereal Bowls
• Jam or Jelly
• Peanut Butter
• Kool Aide Packets
• 8oz Foam Coffee Cups
• Paper Plates (Large Sized Please)
• Coffee Stir Sticks
• Napkins
• Large Plastic Garbage Bags (13, 39 and 45 Gallon Size Only Please)
• Disposable Vinyl Gloves
• Bleach
• Gift Cards in Small Denominations to Meijer, Jewel, Walmart or Kohl's

HYGIENE AND CLOTHING ITEMS

• Foot Powder
• Insoles for Shoes
• Rain Ponchos
• Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
• Men's Work Boots (Sizes 9-12)
• Men's Winter Boots (Sizes 10-13)
• Mens Sneakers (Sizes 11-12)
• Mens Jeans (34-36 Waist Sizes)

*Because our guests often carry all of their belonging in their backpacks, we ask that whenever possible personal hygiene items be donated in travel sizes