Food Pantry & Free Store Wish List

Support Our Vendors & Community

Your donations directly support individuals working to rebuild their lives through StreetWise. This wish list helps us stock our Free Store, Hygiene Kits, and Food Pantry with essential, high-demand items.

MOST NEEDED RIGHT NOW

  • New socks & underwear
  • Travel-size hygiene items
  • Ready-to-eat food
  • Backpacks
  • Seasonal outerwear

 

FREE STORE

Clothing & Accessories

  • Heavy sweatshirts
  • T-shirts (long & short sleeve)
  • Jeans / sweatpants
  • Jackets / rain ponchos
  • Baseball Hats

 Everyday Essentials

  • Socks
  • Underwear (NEW only)
  • Bras / sports bras
  • Belts
  • Shoelaces
  • Backpacks / bags
  • Towels & washcloths
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Blankets

HYGIENE SUPPLIES

(Travel Size Preferred)

  • Deodorant
  • Soap / body wash
  • Lotion
  • Toothbrushes & toothpaste
  • Feminine hygiene products (pads)
  • Disposable razors & shaving cream

Additional Needs

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Nail clippers
  • Combs / brushes
  • Tissues
  • Band-aids / basic first aid

FOOD PANTRY

Non-Perishables

  • Canned fruits & vegetables
  • Tuna / canned chicken
  • Canned Beans
  • Pasta, rice, grains
  • Pasta sauce
  • Peanut butter

 Ready-to-Eat

  • Cereal bars / granola bars
  • Fruit cups / applesauce
  • Instant meals (mac & cheese, ramen)

Comfort Items

  • Coffee / tea
  • Snacks (chips, cookies)

DONATION GUIDELINES

  • Please donate clean, gently used items unless marked NEW only
  • No expired food or open products

THANK YOU! Your support helps create dignity, opportunity, and stability for our vendors.

StreetWise
2009 S. State Street |Chicago, IL 60616

For questions or to coordinate a donation drive, please contact us at admin@streetwise.org or (773) 334-6600.