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Furniture | CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK - Furniture Donation

4801 South Whipple Street, Chicago, IL 60632

Eligibility

Items Accepted: - Mattresses and box springs (twin, full, queen, king) - Bed frames (metal, quick and easy to disassemble with no hardware) - Assembled Cribs - Sofas / couches / loveseats / futons - Armchairs and other seating - Dining / kitchen chairs - Dressers - Tables: kitchen tables, end tables, bedside tables, etc. - Mirrors, artwork, rugs - Household items: small appliances, dishes, utensils, glassware, pots & pans - Small desks Items Not Accepted: - Large sectional couches - Wooden bed frames - Headboards - Trundle / bunkbeds - Sleeper sofas - Large bookshelves - China cabinets / buffets / armoires - Entertainment centers / large TV stands - Outdoor furniture - Pianos - Electronics - Large appliances - Linens / "soft goods” - Clothes - Exercise / sports equipment - Large office furniture NOTE: All drop off donations still must meet the criteria specified above.

Hours

Pickup Schedule: Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Drop-off Schedule: Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
312-752-0211

Voice - Primary Contact Information

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Request to Drop-off: - Call or walk-in Request a Pick-up: - Fill out the "Furniture Pickup Request Form" online at: https://www.chicagofurniturebank.org/pickups. - Once completed, please send photos of the items directly to [email protected] and reference which pickup request they are attached to. - You will be contacted once form is received to schedule an appointment within 1-2 business days.

Fees

Suggested donation for pick-ups only (to help cover the cost of the truck and labor): - Easy ($100-$150): 1 large item + a few small items - Medium ($150-$200): 2-3 large items - Hard ($200-$250): 4-5 large items - Extra Hard ($250-$350): 6-7 larger items - Full Estate/Multi-Room ($400-$600): 8 or more large items All furniture and financial donations are tax deductible.

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Accepts furniture donations from individuals in the community. Distributes items to individuals in need for free. Notes: All pickups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. There is a suggested donation for pick-up service. All drop-offs require an initial call to ensure a quick unloading of items. This program does not provide free furniture directly to the public; must be referred by a caseworker to qualify.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/17/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

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Providing organization

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK

Nonprofit organization providing donation--based services.