Donate Goods

Help us fill bags, hearts and bellies.

g2's programs are designed to give kids and families hands-on community-service opportunities. Some of these programs provide food and other supplies to people who need them. That means we're always grateful when the community helps us by donating funds, donating goods and helping us shop!

To get those supplies distributed in the most efficient manner, we now request donations to support a different g2 Signature Program each month (see our Programs page for more information about each).

Please see the calendar below for details, and scroll down for drop-off locations.

Your generosity makes an enormous difference!

JANUARY

Valentine's Meals for Veterans

Full kits containing all of the following items in a clean, reusable bag—or any individual items—are welcome:

Pop-top canned meals and/or hearty soups (2-3)
Pop-top canned vegetables and fruit (2-3 each)
Packs of single-serve fruit cups/applesauce
Packs of single-serve juice
Valentine's Day treats
New socks and other personal care items

FEBRUARY

Personal Care Kits

New full-size or travel-size items welcome:

Lotion
Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Sunscreen
Razors
Hand sanitizer
Combs and brushes
Bandages
Lip balm

MARCH

Deck the Dorm

Full or partial kits welcome:

New XL twin sheet sets
Comforters or thick blankets
Sets of towels (2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths)
Laundry detergent
Shower caddies
$10 gift cards to Walmart or Target for flip flops/shower shoes
Small first aid kits
Sets of dishes
Laundry baskets

APRIL

Deck the Dorm

Full or partial kits welcome:

New XL twin sheet sets
Comforters or thick blankets
Sets of towels (2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths)
Laundry detergent
Shower caddies
$10 gift cards to Walmart or Target for flip flops/shower shoes
Small first aid kits
Sets of dishes
Laundry baskets

MAY

Bye Bye Boredom Bags

Bags include:

New or gently used toys
New or gently used books
New or gently used games that are small enough to fit in a drawstring bag

JUNE

Sponsor a Student Backpack Program

New supplies include:

1" binder
Colored folders
Wide-ruled notebook paper
Boxes of pencils
Boxes of colored pencils
10-pack of broad-line markers
Scissors
Ruler
Glue sticks
Elmer's glue

JULY

Birthday Bags

Gift bags containing all of the following are welcome, as are any of the following individual items:

Cake mix
Frosting
Birthday candles
Festive plates and napkins
Small toys/candy
Gift cards to Walgreens, Jewel, Target or Walmart for perishables needed to bake
Handmade birthday card

AUGUST

Cleaning with Meaning

One kit consists of a bucket filled with the following items:

Toilet bowl cleaner
Floor cleaner
Dish soap
Cleaner with bleach
Toilet bowl scrubber
Sponges
Cleaning wipes
Reusable cleaning gloves
Laundry detergent
Garbage bags
Mop

SEPTEMBER

FEED.

Rice a Roni
Pasta Roni
Cans of soup
Cans of Chef Boyardee
Granola/protein bars to be included in bags of food for students in need to bring home with them

OCTOBER

Mac 'N' Cheese Collection

Each year we strive to collect as many boxes of macaroni & cheese as the community will provide!

NOVEMBER

Holiday Gift-Giving Program

Holiday/winter themed wrapping paper and gift bags
Tissue paper
Tape
New gifts for kids and adults
Gift cards (please indicate the amount on the gift card) for kids and adults

DECEMBER

Personal Care Closet

We gratefully accept the following full-size items:

Lotion
Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Sunscreen
Razors
Hand sanitizer
Combs and brushes
Bandages
Lip balm

Drop-off Locations

Deerfield: 1630 Portage Pass (put in bin by side door)

Highland Park: 3219 University Ave

Glencoe: 1110 Pebblewood Lane

Lake Zurich: 728 Spencer Lane

Buffalo Grove: 1242 Green Knolls

Barrington: 1316 Lake Shore Drive N

Northbrook: 3745 Bordeaux Drive

Lake Bluff: 231 E North Avenue

Arlington Heights: 4223 N Salem Drive

Long Grove: 5277 Wakefield Lane