WONC’s Spring Cleaning Drive is back and it’s bigger than ever! This year, we’re partnering with four area organizations to collect items like clothing, housewares, shelf-sustainable food, books, toys, and more.
This year, our community partners are Sharing Connections in Downers Grove, West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge, People’s Resource Center in Westmont, and Community First Foundation in Chicago.
North Central students may drop off donations at the designated areas in their residence halls, and all other donations can be dropped off in the front foyer of WONC-FM (Oliver Hall) at 232 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville.
Items we can accept:
- New or gently used small appliances that are clean and in good working condition (toasters, mixers, blenders, air fryers, microwaves, hot plates, electric tea kettles, coffee makers)
- Pots, pans, skillets in new or gently used condition (cooking surface must be free of scratches)
- New or gently used kitchen utensils
- Microwave safe dishes and mugs that are free of cracks and chips
- New or gently used silverware
- Dish towels that are new or gently used, clean, and free of rips or holes
- New or gently used clean linens that are free of rips and holes
- Furniture (lamps, rugs, small tables, chairs)
- New or gently used school supplies
- Cleaning supplies (sponges, rags, dish soap, gloves, disinfectant surface cleaners, buckets, mops, brooms, dust pans)
- Shelf-sustainable/non-perishable food
- Books that are free of rips and tears
- New or gently used and clean toys
We CANNOT accept:
- Large appliances
- Appliances in need of repair
- Kitchenware that is chipped, broken, repaired, or excessively dirty
- Nonstick pots or pans with a compromised cooking area
- Cast iron items
- Pewter items
- Expired or perishable food
- Books that are damaged
- Toys that are damaged or dirty
If you have questions regarding a donation, acceptable items, or drop-off locations, please fill out the form below.
