Hygiene essentials for every body, every day.
Free hygiene essentials for individuals and families in Champaign County
CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County is a nonprofit that was founded in response to the rising cost of essential hygiene products and the growing need among local families. The pantry provides free access to items that support health, dignity, and daily living.
We gladly accept donations of period products, incontinence supplies, body care, haircare products, household supplies, and other hygiene essentials.
By working together, we can help ensure no one in Champaign County has to go without the basic products so many of us rely on every day.
We gladly accept donations of period products, incontinence supplies, body care, haircare products, household supplies, and other hygiene essentials.
By working together, we can help ensure no one in Champaign County has to go without the basic products so many of us rely on every day.
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important change to our shopping policy:
As a newer, small pantry, we are still learning what works best for our organization, our volunteers, and the community we serve.
One policy we trialed was allowing community members to shop for their own household while also picking up items as a proxy for someone outside of their household. After seeing how this worked in practice and looking over our data from intake surveys, we have decided to make a change.
To ensure that our hygiene pantry resources are distributed fairly and reach as many people as possible, we will no longer allow community members to pick up items on behalf of others outside of their household. This change has become necessary due to the increasing demand for our services and the need to manage inventory fairly for all clients.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to grow, learn, and make adjustments along the way. As a new pantry, we know that some policies may need to change as we figure out what works best for the pantry and the community we serve.
If you have any questions, please send us a message.
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What days are you open?
We are open Thursdays from 5 PM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Do you do appointments on days when you aren't open?
At this time, we do not do appointments to visit the pantry on days we aren't open. We may expand our times based on community feedback in the future.
Is there an income or eligibility requirement?
There are no requirements to come to the pantry. It is open to ALL!
Where are you located?
We are located in the Brookens Administration building at 1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802. GPS will take you to the back of the building.You will want to enter one of the parking lots off of East Washington and enter the building (star) on the side near the baseball field (see image below).
If riding MTD, use this link to help find stops and plan your trip: Nearby Bus Stops: 1776 E Washington St
If riding MTD, use this link to help find stops and plan your trip: Nearby Bus Stops: 1776 E Washington St
What to Expect When You Visit
When you walk in, you will come to the check in table in the lobby and fill out the intake form. Once you are done, you will receive a number.
When your number is called, you will be taken to the pantry where you will get to select from the following*:
- Feminine hygiene items
- Incontinence items
- Haircare items
- Oral hygiene items
- One toothbrush per person in the household
- Body care items
- Household items
- Miscellaneous hygiene items
We do ask that you only visit the pantry once a month.
*Item availability is subject to change
Are you looking for volunteers?
We would love to have volunteers! Please sign up using our scheduler at https://signup.com/go/SyZXmug.
How can I donate?
If you are interested in donating products or would like to host a donation drive, please fill out the contact form below or give us a call at 217-249-8971. Visit our donation page for more information.
We also have an Amazon List where you can send products directly to the pantry. Visit the list.
Products we accept:
If you would like to donate money, please donate online below or mail monetary donations to:
CLU-W Hygiene Pantry
P.O. Box 131
Savoy, IL 61871
We also have an Amazon List where you can send products directly to the pantry. Visit the list.
Products we accept:
- Feminine hygiene products like pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear.
- Incontinence items like adult diapers, bladder pads, mattress protector pads, and flushable wipes.
- Haircare items like shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, hair ties, and styling products.
- Body care items like bar or liquid soaps, shaving cream, razors, lotion, towels, deodorant.
- Dental hygiene items like mouthwash, floss, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
- First aid items like gauze, band aids, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Q-tips, cotton balls.
- Household products like hand soap, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, dryer sheets.
If you would like to donate money, please donate online below or mail monetary donations to:
CLU-W Hygiene Pantry
P.O. Box 131
Savoy, IL 61871
Are you a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization?
Yes. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like more information about our nonprofit status or need a receipt for a monetary or physical item donation, feel free to message us.
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Help Us Provide Everyday Essentials
Something as simple as toothpaste or laundry detergent can make the difference between confidence and stress, employment and missed opportunity, stability and hardship.
To mail monetary donations:
CLU-W Hygiene Pantry
P.O. Box 131
Savoy, IL 61871
Thank you for helping us meet a need that often goes unseen.
Something as simple as toothpaste or laundry detergent can make the difference between confidence and stress, employment and missed opportunity, stability and hardship.
- $10 can help provide deodorant, toothpaste, or other basic hygiene items.
- $25 can help provide body wash, shampoo, conditioner, or period products.
- $50 can help provide laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, or paper products.
- $100 can help restock several high-demand pantry items.
- $250 can help sponsor a pantry shelf and support multiple households.
To mail monetary donations:
CLU-W Hygiene Pantry
P.O. Box 131
Savoy, IL 61871
Thank you for helping us meet a need that often goes unseen.
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
Our newsletter will keep you updated on pantry news, community impact, upcoming needs, and ways you can support our mission.
(Make sure to check the Junk/Spam folder for the confirmation email)
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become an annual pantry sponsor!
Help the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry continue providing hygiene and household essentials to community members throughout Champaign County.
Organizations, businesses, churches, and community groups that make an annual donation of $1,000 or more will be recognized as an Annual Pantry Sponsor.
Sponsors may receive:
Their name or logo displayed on our website
Recognition on our social media pages
Recognition in our newsletter and annual impact materials
A sponsorship certificate to display at their organization
Your sponsorship helps us purchase high-demand products, maintain pantry operations, and respond as the number of households seeking assistance continues to grow.
To learn more about becoming an Annual Pantry Sponsor, contact us at hygienepantrycc@gmail.com.
contact
- 1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802
- Pod 200. You'll want to enter the parking lot off East Washington and then to the the door on the right from the parking lot.
- Thursdays 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
