TEnder Loving Care Community Closet AND LITTLE FREE PANTRIES
An ecumenical ministry of Harvard Area Churches
We welcome you to our free community clothes closet!
The Tender Loving Care Community Closet offers gently used and new clothing and personal care items free of charge to men, women, and children in need. The clothes closet supplies free of charge in connection with our mission "Caring for all by sharing God's love".
Days and times of operation:
Tuesdays 6 pm - 8 pm
Thursdays 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am
504 E. Diggins Street
Harvard, IL 60033
Please use the north entrance of the building on Blackman Street.
There are no requirements for eligibility.
Visitors can obtain up to 10 items/visit (This may change as inventory fluctuates).
Visitors can obtain limited pantry and personal care items/visit (No duplicate items)
No costs will be assessed to visitors.
Donations are greatly appreciated!
We currently accept new and gently used children's, maternity, and adult clothing of all sizes.
NEW items:
Socks and underwear (in original packaging).
Self-care products, including diapers (infant, child, adult), feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, etc.), soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, makeup, shampoo, etc. Travel sizes are also appreciated.
Shelf stable food items.
Please check out our Amazon wishlist.
Cash donations are always welcome. Donations are accepted at:
Trinity Lutheran Church
504 E. Diggins Street ~ Harvard, IL 60033
Office Hours
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Donation Policy
Donations can be dropped off during our hours of operation, or you can make an appointment. We can also pick up your donations. You can call (815) 242-2161 or email tlcoutreach@trinityharvard.org to schedule an appointment.