where to donate furniture in chicago

What happens if you pick up unusable furniture?

Charities may also decline items that are damaged, dirty, and unusable. If an unusable furniture is picked up, the organization will have to take it to the dump.

How many pieces of furniture do you need to pick up at Ark?

Some places such as The Ark require a minimum of two pieces of furniture to provide a pickup service and are limited to the northern suburbs of the city. Most places will pick up furniture from your home for free, saving you time and effort.

Does Chicago have free furniture pickup?

Although most organizations will offer a free furniture pickup service in Chicago, it is best to call in and confirm the policies of each location as they will differ. Once you call, you can arrange a schedule for pickup. Some places such as The Ark require a minimum of two pieces of furniture to provide a pickup service and are limited to ...

Give Funds Today

Your financial support is critical in allowing the CFB to serve its mission. Since we cover a large portion of our budget through earned revenue, your donated dollar is stretched significantly farther as it generates future cashflow for the organization.

How to give funds

Using the “donate” button below, you can donate using your credit or debit card. Donate online today.

Why Donate?

Donating to the CFB allows us to continue growing our capacity to meet the need of those living in furniture poverty in Chicagoland. In three years the CFB has grown to become the largest furniture bank in the country. In three more years our goal is that no one in Chicagoland is sleeping on the ground.

Donation Drop-Off in Four Simple Steps

Step 1: Check out our list of acceptable donations through the green button above to see if your item is a good fit. This list changes based on current inventory, so please check back each time you want to donate.

Donation Pick-Up in Four Simple Steps

Can’t fit that fridge on the bus and don’t feel like walking it over? You can request a donation pick-up. Bonus: it’s totally free.

Get Started With Your Donation

Fill out this form and include pictures of the item (s) you’d like to donate. You’ll be asked for an email address to complete the form – we use it to send a confirmation so you know that the form is submitted. Please note we are receiving a high volume of requests at this time and it may take more than a few days to get back to you.

Make a Business Donation

Is your organization interested in making a large donation or forming a partnership with ReStore Chicago? Well, we would sure love to hear from you! Contact Chris Kennedy, ReStore Procurement Manager, at 312-563-0296 x204 or chris.kennedy@habitatchicago.org to get started.