Impact

What changes when essential goods reach the right hands

Every day, surplus products become stability, dignity, and opportunity for people and communities across Chicagoland.

$19.2M+

in essential goods
distributed annually

850+

Chicagoland nonprofits served

130+

companies donating quality products

350+

volunteers generously giving their time

Real people. Real impact.

Behind every product is a person whose life is a little easier, a little safer, and a little more hopeful.

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Mobility for Kids

Transport chairs from GiveNKind enabled children with mobility issues to participate in summer field trips and feel included.

A Fresh Start for Families

Baby clothing and supplies from GiveNKind helped build connections between new and experienced moms, as they shared the joys and challenges of motherhood.

Personal care supplies from GiveNKind are gathered and distributed to fellow students.

Students Supporting Students

Our Impact Across Communities

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Stability for families

Essential goods reduce financial strain and help families focus on what matters most.

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Dignity for individuals

Access to personal care and household items restores confidence and well-being.

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Capacity for nonprofits

Organizations save money and stretch resources to serve more people in their communities.

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Stronger communities

When basic needs are met, communities are healthier, safer, and more resilient.

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A sustainable future

We keep perfectly good products out of landfills and put them to their highest purpose.

BY THE NUMBERS

Growing impact. Year after year.

A chart showing GiveNKind's growth since 2020. In 2025 we provided over $19 million in essential products to communities.

Millions of dollars of essential goods distributed.
More goods.
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Local impact.

Over 30,000 Chicagoland families impacted.
Together, we do more.

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PARTNER VOICES

"Because of GiveNKind, our organization can provide more direct services to abused children. Every dollar saved on products goes right back to our budget for direct services."
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Jackie DiedikerBraveheart Children's Advocacy Center
"With GiveNKind's help, we are able to provide more community activities for area youth."
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Nicki SutherlandGratitude Generation
"Thanks to GiveNKind, we can encourage our residents to participate in programs by offering incentives. We recently distributed Stanley's to residents who participated in health and wellness programs, increasing participation."
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Taylor Mucho & Lynn QueenMercy Housing
"GiveNKind has been a great resource for sharing basic necessities with individuals and families in need."
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Denise SniderLutheran Church Charities
"GiveNKind helps support our programs for children and adults with disabilities, allowing us to offer low-cost programming."
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Rachel HubschNorthwest Special Recreation Association & SLSF
"Because of GiveNKind, we can stock the Veterans' Closet at Lovell Hospital with items needed for veterans and active duty."
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ChristineAmvets Post 66
"Because of GiveNKind, we can provide toys to over 500 children in our Birthday Bags!"
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Rose BreitzmanBright Birthdays, Inc.
"You are the best! Because of you, we can get things we normally can't purchase or provide for our food pantry. Thanks so much. We appreciate your!"
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Ron SiouHillside Food Pantry
"You allow us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people and pets. One small item given during a moment of crisis means more than most understand. Your partnership helps our organization reach further with more."
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Stacey EdgeCommon Ground Community Rescue Network
"Because of GiveNKind, our organization is able to serve our community with so much love and dignity. Your hard work is making a real difference - our homeless and neighbors are warm, cared for, and truly grateful."
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Vee ArmerHoly Trinity
"GiveNKind has been such an incredible resource for our WINGS organization. Thank you for all you do!"
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Susan McAvoy & Vince SwiatWINGS Program, Inc
"Because of GiveNKind, we can SPREAD MORE JOY (our mission)!"
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LeslieSandy's Stockings

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