APRIL 2026 HOURS

We will be closed for switch over April 8-11; however, the CT Pantry will remain open April 8-10, from 9-noon.

Donation Center

Please bring your donations inside! To help us serve our community better, please note the list of items we do not accept and our guidelines. Thank you!

Location

201 North 6th Street, Charleston, IL

2026 Dates & Hours

NOTE: Our Donation Center is only open on specific Thursdays and Saturdays each month. Please see the dates below.
 Thursdays
9 AM - 2 PM
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​​Apr 16, 30
​May 14, 28
Jun 11, 25
Jul 16, 30
Aug 13, 27
Sep 10, 24
Oct 15, 29
Nov 12
​Dec 10
Saturdays​
​9 AM - 3 PM

​​Apr 25
May 23
​Jun 20
Jul 25
Aug 22
Sep 19
Oct 24
Nov 21
​Dec 19

Items Accepted:

  • Clothing
  • Shoes
  • ​Books
  • Furniture*
  • Household Items
  • ​Toys
*Furniture pick up is limited. ​Call 217-348-6085 to schedule an appointment.

Items Not Accepted:

  • Knick-knacks
  • Baby beds
  • Car seats
  • Computers over four years old
  • Non-flatscreen TVs
  • Tires
  • Large appliances
  • Building supplies
  • Badly-broken furniture
  • Magazines

Guidelines:

  • Please be sure all items are free of dirt, mud, mold, mildew, animal hair or feces.
  • Please be sure clothing is washed, right side out, and all hangers and rummage sale stickers have be removed.
  • Separate clothing from other items (such as shoes, purses, household items, etc.).
  • Separate stained and/or torn clothing and label them "rags."
  • Bring clothing in boxes instead of bags so they can be stacked; however, if bags are used, please do not tie them shut.
  • Separate winter from summer clothing.
  • While we do appreciate all donations, we do reserve the right to refuse any item that we cannot use.