Donations of the following items will help fulfill some immediate needs of those whom we serve.

• Twin-sized comforters
• Hiking backpacks
• Heavy duty plastic bags
• Body cleansing wipes, including female cleansing wipes
• New adult-size sweatpants (dark colors preferred, sizes medium to XXX-large)
• Packages of new adult-size underwear (no bikinis, please)
• Oatmeal and cereal

Next Steps

Please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements.

Hot weather can be a big challenge for members of our community experiencing homelessness. We are asking you to help The Night Ministry's clients prepare for summer by donating the following items.

• Fast food gift cards, in increments of $5 to $10, provide access to air conditioning as well as a meal.
  • Burger King
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • McDonald's
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
• Sunscreen in regular or travel size, SPF 30+
• Bug spray in regular or travel size
• New white crew socks, all adult sizes
• New white t-shirts, adult sizes M - 2XL

Next Steps

To make a donation, contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022.

Hygiene products are distributed throughout our programs. We accept the following items in travel or sample size. You may collect all of them and assemble into kits packed into gallon-size resealable bags or donate loose items.

• shampoo
• conditioner
• deodorant (travel or regular size)
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• soap
• body lotion
• mouthwash
• lip balm
• comb/brush
• disposable razor
• shaving cream
• wash cloth
• disposable wipes
• sunscreen

Next Steps

Please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements.

Clothing items go a long way in bringing warmth and comfort to those whom we serve. We are in need of the following items:

• New adult-size sweatshirts/hoodies (dark colors preferred, sizes medium to XXX-large)
• New adult-size sweatpants (dark colors preferred, sizes medium to XXX-large)
• New or gently used men's shoes, sizes 11 to 13
• Packages of new white or black adult-size adult socks
• Packages of new adult-size underwear (no bikinis, please)
• New adult-size white t-shirts

We have created an Amazon Wish List to make purchasing these items for donation convenient. You are not, however, required to purchase them through Amazon.

Next Steps

Please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6022 to make donation arrangements.

If ordering from Amazon, please inform Miranda of your order and send to the following address:

The Night Ministry
1735 North Ashland Avenue
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60622
773-784-9000

Gift cards also provide our clients with the means to purchase clothing, groceries, or a meal while Ventra passes allow them to get to school, work, and job interviews.

• Grocery/General Household
  • $25: Target, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, Mariano's
  • $10: Jewel-Osco, Mariano's

• Drug/Convenience Store
  • $10-25: Family Dollar, CVS, Walgreens

• Fast Food
  • $5-10: McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks

• Ventra
  • Single ride Ventra passes for transit on CTA/Pace

• Visa Gift Cards
  • Gift cards of any amount

Next Steps

Gift cards may be sent to us via U.S. mail at

The Night Ministry
1735 North Ashland Avenue
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60622

To make other arrangements to donate gift cards, please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at 773-506-6022 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Your donation of the following items will help us continue to provide meals to the individuals and families served by The Night Ministry.

Meals for the Health Outreach Bus and The Crib Overnight Shelter

We are accepting prepacked meals and sack suppers to serve 50 to 100 people at our Health Outreach Bus, depending on the stop. Meals, which should be scheduled in advance, may be served by your group alongside the Bus, dropped off at the stop, or brought to our administrative office.

We are also accepting breakfast or dinner at The Crib on the weekend to feed 30 people. Prepared meals may be served by up to two indidivdual volunteers, dropped off, or sent by delivery, but should be scheduled in advance.

Please visit this link to see available dates to provide meals for the Health Outreach Bus or The Crib. Then contact Andrew Hart, Volunteer Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6033 with any questions and to make arrangements to provide meals.

Sack Suppers

Sack suppers, served at our Health Outreach Bus and through our Street Medicine Program, should include sandwich (meat and cheese only, no condiments), chips, easy to eat fruit such as an orange or a banana or a fruit cup, and bottled water. Some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are appreciated, as well.

Please place only the chips and fruit items in a brown paper bag. Keep sandwiches separate as we often refrigerate them separately. Bottles of water may be kept in their original packaging case.

Please visit this link to see when we need sack suppers. Then contact Andrew Hart, Volunteer Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-506-6033 to make donation and drop-off arrangements or for any questions.

Food items

We are in need of individually packaged snacks such as granola bars, nuts, and fruit bars as well as cereal and oatmeal. We have created an Amazon Wish List to make purchasing these items for donation convenient. You are not, however, required to purchase them through Amazon. Please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at 773-506-6022 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make donations arrangements.

If ordering from Amazon, please inform Miranda of your order and send to the following address:

Disposable Utensils and Carryout Containers

To support health and safety measures during the pandemic, we are using disposable utensils at The Crib overnight shelter. We are also utilizing styrofoam take-out containers for leftovers and for guests to take meals on-the-go. If you are able to donate these supplies, please contact Miranda Dean, Resource Coordinator, at 773-506-6022 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.