Contribute Goods
Donate Goods to Offset Costs
For donations related to specific DuPage programming, contact Julia Forte at fortej@metrofamily.org. To purchase items needed for those housed in our domestic violence shelter, see our needs list HERE.
Donate Goods for Resale
Metropolitan Family Services operates two resale stores:
Family Shelter Service Resale Store (All profits benefit domestic violence programming)
1512 Naper Blvd.
Naperville 60563
630-955-9599Treasure House Resale Shop (All profits benefit MFS DuPage programming)
497 Pennsylvania Ave.
Glen Ellyn 60137
630-469-6907
Please contact the store directly to schedule your donation. We accept gently used and items in good condition in the following categories:
- Clothing – ladies, maternity, men’s, children
- Accessories – jewelry, belts, scarves, socks, ties, handbags and totes
- Bed and Bath – blankets, comforters, quilts, sheets, pillow cases and shams, towels, bath mats, shower curtains, towel racks, soap dishes
- Decorative Items – artwork, baskets, candy dishes, candles/candle holders, figurines, mirrors, prints and
posters, silk flowers - Electronics – boom boxes, CD players, clocks, DVD players, fans, iPods, microwaves, TVs, video game systems
- Entertaining – fine china, silverware, stemware, crystal
- Entertainment – books, videos, CDs, DVDs, records, sheet music
- Furniture
- Hardware/Tools
- Household Items – lamps/lamp shades, luggage, curtains and drapes, table cloths, napkins/napkin rings, placemats
- Kitchen Items – antique items, bread boxes, canister sets, cookware, utensils, dishes, flatware, glasses
- Medical – crutches, shower benches, walkers, wheelchairs
- Seasonal Items
- Shoes and Footwear
- Sports Equipment – baseball bats/gloves, fishing gear, golf clubs, ice skates, rackets, skis/boots/poles
- Toys – Barbies, bicycles, dolls, games, puzzles, sleds
Items not accepted for resale include large or broken appliances, kitchen/ bathroom cabinets, computers and computer accessories/books, used undergarments and bathing suits, mattresses/ bed pillows, baby equipment, exercise equipment, textbooks and encyclopedias, hanging chandeliers, fire arms, and liquids and/or flammables.
Other Opportunities for Donating Goods
Consider contributing goods or products that could be used to offset purchases. Please contact our community centers to inquire about making a donation of goods.
You can also host a donation drive in support of Metropolitan Family Services and our on-going need in these areas. Click here to learn how you can Host a Donation Drive!