This holiday season, nuEra is excited to spread joy and warmth throughout Illinois with our annual donation drives!
Join us in making a difference by contributing to our clothing, supplies, and food drives across various locations. For every two items you donate, receive a special $5 discount off your nuEra purchase. Please note, this discount is applicable once per customer.
Chicago
Drive Duration: December
Partner Organization: Wings: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Partnering with Wings, founded in 1985, nuEra aims to support individuals affected by domestic violence. WINGS provides emergency safe shelter, transitional housing, and essential items to survivors. You can make a difference by donating women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, scarves, shoes, purses, and handbags. Learn more about Wings and their impactful work.
Items to Donate Include:
- Women’s, Men’s, and Children’s Clothing
- Scarves
- Shoes
- Purses
- Handbags
Champaign
Drive Duration: December 1-15
Partner Organization: Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Knapsack Initiative
Support Daily Bread Soup Kitchen’s mission to feed the hungry through their Knapsack Initiative. Your donations of personal care products, cleaning supplies, and more will directly impact the lives of those in need. Learn more about Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.
Items to Donate Include:
Since the knapsacks are a Christmas gift, all items should be new.
- Deodorant
- Hand lotion
- Toothpaste/ Toothbrushes
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Razors/shaving cream
- Hats/ Scarves/ Gloves for all ages and genders
- Treat items such as candy bars/chips/etc.
Aurora
Drive Duration: December 1-10
Partner Organization: Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Join nuEra in supporting the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Toy Drive. Help us bring smiles to children this holiday season by donating items like stockings, playdough, small stuffed animals, puzzles, books, gift cards, and more. Let’s come together to make this season brighter for every family. Learn more about Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Items to Donate Include:
- Stocking to fill: A regular-size Christmas stocking of your choice
- Playdough
- Small stuffed animal
- Ball
- Puzzle
- Coloring book/crayons
- Small Book
- Bubbles
- $5 Gift Card- McDonald’s, Walmart, or Target are good choices
- Barbie doll
- Small Lego Set
East Peoria
Drive Duration: December
Partner Organization: Sofia’s Kitchen
Inspired by the spirit of St. Francis, Sofia’s Kitchen serves those in need daily. Partner with us to donate essential items like personal care products, cleaning supplies, soap, and more. Your contributions will directly support their mission of providing essential supplies to the community. Learn more about Sofia’s Kitchen.
Items to Donate Include:
- Personal care items: tampons, pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, band aids, shaving cream. (Please, no alcohol based mouthwash)
- Toilet Paper
- Cleaning supplies: Comet, SOS pads, laundry soap, Spic and Span
- Pet food, treats and litter for the Pet Pantry held twice a month
- Treats: nail polish, chocolate syrup, coffee creamer
- Soap
Pekin
Drive Duration: December
Partner Organizations: Toys for Tots and TAPS
It’s the season of giving and the donation drive at nuEra Pekin is no exception. This December, nuEra Pekin is partnering with Peoria’s Toy for Tots to collect new toys for children in need. Each toy will help uplift a child’s Christmas this year so donations are greatly appreciated. Read more about Peoria’s Toys for Tots.
nuEra Pekin is also excited to announce that we are partnering with TAPS animal shelter. TAPS provides a temporary sanctuary and an opportunity for life by bringing companion animals and loving people together. Read more about TAPS.
Items to Donate Include:
- New childrens toys
- Dry dog and puppy food
- Dry cat and kitten food
- Canned cat and dog food
- Clay cat litter
- Chew bones for dogs
- Soft dog treats
- String type toys for cats
- Puppy pads
- Poop bags
- Blankets
- Gently used or new bath towels
Urbana
Drive Duration: December
Partner Organization: Salt & Light
This Holiday season, nuEra Urbana is partnering with Salt & Light for December donations. Salt & Light has a mission to fight poverty and allow everyone to reach their full potential by empowering them through resources. Learn more about Salt & Light.
Items to Donate Include:
- Clothing & Shoes
- Kitchenware
- Linens
- Purses and Belts
- Household goods
- Health, Bath, and Beauty products
- Furniture (no holes, stains, or tears)
- Exercise equipment
- Medical equipment
Thank you for joining us in making this season brighter and more hopeful for everyone. Your contributions, whether clothing, supplies, or food items, will resonate deeply within communities, bringing warmth and joy to those in need.
Happy holidays from nuEra!