Donate Items
A child will sleep safely. Stay warm in the cold Chicago winters. Explore the city in their stroller and the world in the pages of a book. A mom will know that baby is clean and dry and has what they need. You can find purpose for your spare baby essentials and a second life for your gently used baby clothing and items by donating your extras to Share Our Spare.
Donation Checklist
Donation Drop Off Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Special drop-off days:
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm & Saturday, January 4, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates Closed
Thursday, May 2nd – Friday, May 3rd – Shared Future Gala
Friday, May 24th – Monday, May 27th – Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday, July 3rd – Sunday, July 7th – 4th of July Weekend
Wednesday, July 10th starting at 11:30 am for our annual staff retreat
Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd – Memorial Day Weekend
Tuesday, November 26th – Sunday, December 1st – Thanksgiving
Monday, December 23rd – Sunday, January 5th, 2025 – Winter Break
Donation Drop-Off Instructions
Donations are accepted at 3750 N. Kilbourn Ave. (the back entrance of our Sharehouse location).
The parking lot is located on the corner of Kilbourn directly across from the Metra stop. If you see taxi cabs in the parking lot, you are in the right place. Please park in a parking spot and be mindful of our neighbors and do not block any of the driveways.
Our door to enter the building is located between the loading dock and our neighbor’s driveway. Come down the hall and look for the door that says “Share Our Spare.”
If you have a large volume of items, we have carts available to make your unload easier.
Accepted Items
- Baby Soap, Lotion, Diaper Cream
- Baby Washcloths
- Bibs
- Bottles & Sippy Cups
- Burp Cloths
- Combs & Brushes
- Diapers & Pull Ups (all sizes, open packs accepted)
- Formula & Baby Food (unopened & unexpired)
- Nursing Supplies: Pads, Tubing, Milk Bags, etc.
- Pacifiers & Teething Toys
- Period & Perineal Products (open packs accepted)
- Wipes (unopened)
Large Gear*
- Baby Swings
- Bassinets
- Bed Rails
- Exersaucers
- Gates
- High Chairs
- Pack N Plays
- Play Mats
- Strollers: Single, Double, Snap N Go
Small Gear
- Baby Carriers
- Bathroom Gear: Tubs, Potty Seats, Step Stools
- Boppy & Pregnancy Pillows
- Bottle Sterilizers*
- Changing Pads
- Small Seats: High Chairs, Bumbos
- Wipe & Bottle Warmers
Essentials
- Baby Blankets, Sleep Sacks, & Swaddles
- Baby Towels
- Books: Children & Parenting
- Clothing & Outerwear (Children sizes NB-6/7)
- Diaper Bags
- Maternity Clothes
- Monitors & Sound Machines*
- Plates, Bowls, Utensils, etc. (Toddlers ONLY)
- Safety Items
- Shoes (Children sizes 0-12)
*Please ensure all pieces are included prior to donating
Items SOS Does Not Accept
- Baby Food Processors & Formula Makers (Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity)
- Breast Pump Motors & Cords (Recommendation: Recycle through Medela or Spectra)
- Car Seats (Recommendation: Check manufacturer for recycling or buyback programs)
- Diaper Pail & Refill Bags
- Diaper Booster Pads & Disposable Changing Pads
- Furniture: Cribs, Chairs, Mattresses, Changing Tables, etc.
(Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity-NO CRIBS) - Nursery Décor (Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity)
- Temporarily not accepting the toys (Recommendation: donate to thrift stores, recycle through Hasbro, and any toys that are broken or missing pieces should be thrown away)
- USED Bottles & Sippy Cups (Recommendation: Bottles are typically #5 plastic that can be recycled)
- USED Pacifiers, Nipples & Nursing Supplies (Recommendation: These items should be thrown away)
See how Archie turned his extras into extraordinary!