CCRx is open to all :: Teachers, Artists, Nonprofits, Community Groups
Warehouse Hours by Appointment: Wednesdays + Thursdays 10am-5pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm
Holiday Hours: Closed Dec 25 + 26, Jan 1 + 2
New 2025 Hours: Wed 10-5, Thu 1-7, Sat 10-4
Donate Surplus
CCRx accepts donations of clean, safe, and working surplus suitable for Chicago teachers, artists, and non-profits. We accept donations by appointment only.
See our list of Most Wanted Items.
All donations must be sorted, bundled, and packed in closed, labeled boxes. No plastic bags, no open containers. We reserve the right to refuse items.
CCRx is a 501c3 nonprofit and donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
You can Schedule a Warehouse Drop-Off (free) or Request a Pack-up or Pick-up (fees vary).
Warehouse Drop-Offs
Warehouse Drop-offs are for carloads of up to 10 boxes only.
If you have more than 10 boxes, a van or truck load, you should email us in advance.
Our warehouse is at 2124 W. 82nd Place in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Donation appointments are on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Click here to schedule a Warehouse Drop-Off Appointment
Pick-ups or Pack-ups
CCRx can come to your home or office to pick-up or pack up donations for a fee.
Pick-up of already packed donations, sorted in closed, labeled boxes
Fees are based on the size of the donation, generally:
$50 / car pick-up
$250 / for van pick-up
$450+ for truck pick-ups
If we Pack-up your donation, services are available for an additional charge.
Let us know what you have and we'll be in touch to schedule a date.
Click here to request a Pick-up or a Pack-up
Other Resources for donating + creative reuse
Want to do more? Host a Green Out! Donation Drive at your business, school, or organization.
Questions? Email us at donations@creativechirx.org