The Economy Shop requests gently used and new items which we sell to raise money for local agencies.

WHERE: Donations should be left at: 103 S. Grove Street, Oak Park, Il., inside the open donation door located on the South Boulevard side of our building; or, with one of our volunteers during donation hours.

HOURS: Note our expanded new hours!

PLEASE NOTE: Do not leave donations outside!  This is considered illegal dumping punishable by a fine and often costs our charities rather than helping them. Because items get damaged by weather or ransacked by passersby, by the time we get to them they are usually only fit for the garbage.

WE ACCEPT: Just about anything in almost perfect or near mint condition that is clean and needs no repair. Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages, clean household items, linens, decorative items, antiques, sewing and crafts supplies, luggage, lamps, small pieces of furniture (such as bookcases, chairs, small tables, small desks, chests of drawers, magazine racks, children’s chairs and tables), lawn furniture, and lawn equipment (in good working order), toys and games, books, records, tapes, and CDs.

Larger furniture items (anything you can’t bring in your vehicle) require our inspection before we accept and haul the item. Please call 708-383-2449 regarding possible donation of larger furniture items.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT: Mattresses, used bed pillows, food, alcohol, used cosmetics, used hair brushes, used casts, large home appliances, exercise equipment, baby equipment (strollers, high chairs, walkers, bouncers, cribs, car seats, infant swings, etc.), automotive equipment, tires, and computer equipment more than two years old.

REFUSAL OF ITEMS: We reserve the right to refuse any item which we deem unsuitable for sale in our shop.

TAX RECEIPT: We provide a tax receipt for your records. There is a place on the receipt for you to record the fair market value of your donation. We do not provide valuation of items. If you donate an exceptionally valuable item, we will, upon your request, write a letter for you to keep with your tax records.