Make a donation today to support our families!

Use the below link to donate with PayPal. Your PayPal receipt will be from Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence, a 501(c)3. You do not have to sign up for PayPal. All donations go to CHIP IN Batavia!!!!

 

BY CHECK

Make checks payable: The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE). Write "CHIP IN Batavia" in the memo. We are a restricted fund within BFEE and every penny you donate goes to CHIP IN!

Checks can be dropped at: Batavia Public School District Office | 335 W. Wilson Street | Batavia, IL  60510. Or Checks can be mailed to: Batavia Foundation For Educational Excellence, PO Box 1003, Batavia IL 60510

GIFT CARDS

A great way to support our families:

  • Groceries/Food/medicine/personal care: Aldi, Target, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, Walgreens

  • Clothing: Kohl's, Goodwill, Plato's Closet, any shoe store, Walmart

  • Transportation: Gas cards, UBER

BATAVIA APARTMENT GENERAL STORE

Residents of the Batavia Apartments visit the General Store one time per month. They are awarded points based on their apartment/family size and can use those points to trade in for items that are not covered by SNAP. To empower the residents further, if they participate in other programs or volunteer for the Resident Service Coordinator, they can earn extra points for the program.

Items most needed:

  • Kleenex

  • Toilet paper

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Paper towels

  • Soap

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Shampoo

Donations may be dropped off at Batavia Apartments. Tax-deduction forms can be provided available upon request.  

 Contact Lynn Queen with any questions: Lynn.queen@mercyhousing.org

Batavia Apartments | Phone: (630) 879-3117 | Fax: (630) 879-0665    

 

DONATE ITEMS- Please contact us first about drop off!

Individually wrapped snacks and water bottles

Electronics

  • Laptops

  • iPads

  • Chromebooks

Musical Instruments

Seasonal Donations

  • Valentine's cards are collected in January for elementary school students

  • Prom dresses, Homecoming dresses, and special event dresses are collected in January through early March

  • Halloween costumes are accepted by any elementary school in September and October

  • Winter snowpants, gloves, hats, scarves, boots, and coats are accepted by any school or the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet. The Batavia Food Pantry and Clothes Closet always appreciates food donations too!

    DROP OFF HOURS: Tuesdays - 8am-3pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8am-Noon & 6-7:30PM, and Fridays 8am-Noon

    NEW LOCATION: 431 N Raddant Rd., Batavia (the location on Flinn is permanently closed).

  • The Batavia Bicycle Commission's Bike for Batavia accepts gently used bicycles and locks. These are cleaned and fitted for our community members. Only new helmets are accepted. Contact bikesforbatavia@gmail.com with questions.

 

Personal Care Items: [Email Chipinbatavia@gmail.com first for more information]

  • ​Deodorant

  • Chapstick

  • Small Kleenex

  • Contact lens solution

  • Baby/hand wipes

  • Nail clippers and nail files

  • Vaseline

  • Hair brushes

  • Hair ties

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner, etc.

School Supplies - [Email Chipinbatavia@gmail.com first for more information]

  • Calculators

  • Backpacks

  • Folders with pockets

  • Pens

  • Sharpies

  • Rulers

  • Erasers

  • Post-it notes

  • Binders

  • Markers, etc.

 

FURNITURE DONATIONS

As we have no storage, we take furniture on an as-needed basis. You can email us with photos of any donations and we will try to find a family who needs them. For help to reach other agencies to donate, contact the below service groups for pick up.

St. Vincent de Paul

Deja Vu Thrift Shop: 

427 S. 4th Street | Geneva, IL  60134

(630) 232-6621

Deja Vu Furniture Store:

911 Sullivan Road | Aurora, IL  60506

(630) 397-8555 & (630) 841-1070

Salvation Army Schedule online at satruck.org or call (800) 728-7825

 ReStore Aurora (Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity)

2302 W. Indian Trail Road

Aurora, IL  60506

(630) 206-5038 630-761-8049 info@restoreaurora.com

ReStore Aurora accepts gently used furniture and appliances. Proceeds from the sale help support Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Donations accepted every Tuesday through Saturday 9am-4pm or email to schedule a pick up at: b.zegiel@foxvalleyhabitat.org

Goodwill: 630-761-8049 amazinggoodwill.com

Wayside Cross Ministries

Call (888) 723-5730 to request pick up of large items. Or complete the online request form at: https://www.waysidecross.org/donating-goods/

Want to donate your time? We have a few events that need help: Shop with a Cop, Prom Dress Giveaway, Adopt a Bag for BUW, and anyone who wants to pick up and deliver furniture!!! Reach out to talk! THANKS!