Serving Chicago & South Suburban Cook Countyinfo@youb4me.org
GIVE ESSENTIALS DIRECTLY

Shop our community wish lists

Help You B4 Me provide toys, toiletries, hygiene supplies and veterans care items to people in need. Our Christmas Toy Giveaway Amazon Wish List is ready to shop! Toiletries and Veterans Care links will be added as those lists are completed.

Choose a way to give

Three ways to make a practical difference

Select the collection you would like to support. Shop our Christmas Toy Giveaway list now using the Amazon link below. Toiletries and Veterans Care lists are coming soon; contact us to coordinate those donations in the meantime.

HOLIDAY WISH LIST

Christmas Toy Giveaway

Help bring joy to children and families during our annual Christmas outreach. Our aim is to support hundreds of children and grow our reach over time.

  • New toys for ages 0–12
  • Gifts and activities for teenagers
  • Books, puzzles and learning toys
  • Art supplies and STEM activities
  • Board games and sports items
  • Gift bags and wrapping supplies
  • Gift cards: Target, Walmart, Amazon, restaurants and age-appropriate gaming ($10–$100)

Christmas Wish List is available now on Amazon

Shop Christmas Wish List ↗

Questions about donating items?

YEAR-ROUND WISH LIST

Toiletries & Everyday Essentials

Provide practical supplies for shelters, families and people experiencing hardship, including items used in hygiene kits.

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Bar soap and body wash
  • Shampoo, conditioner and combs
  • Deodorant and body lotion
  • Menstrual products and wipes
  • New socks, washcloths and diapers
  • Gift cards: Walmart, Target, Amazon, grocery stores and pharmacies ($25–$50)

Amazon purchase list link being prepared

Ask about donating items
VETERANS SUPPORT WISH LIST

Veterans Care & Comfort

Support veterans in need with respectful, practical items that help with daily comfort, personal care and seasonal weather.

  • New men's and women's socks
  • New underwear and thermal layers
  • Shaving and grooming supplies
  • Personal hygiene kits
  • Warm blankets, hats and gloves
  • Hand warmers and practical care items
  • Gift cards: Walmart, Amazon, groceries, pharmacies, restaurants and gas ($10–$100)

Amazon purchase list link being prepared

Ask about donating items
AN EVERYDAY NEED

Gift cards make a difference all year

Give children and teens the flexibility to choose a meaningful gift, help a family shop for essentials, or support veterans with food, personal care, meals and transportation needs.

$10 — Meals & small essentials$25 — Everyday needs$50 — Family support$100 — Greater impact

Requested retailers include Walmart, Target, Amazon, local grocery stores and pharmacies, restaurants, and age-appropriate gaming cards. Some third-party and electronic gift cards may not be eligible for Amazon Wish Lists. Please contact us to coordinate a gift card donation rather than sending codes or PINs through public forms.

Offer Gift Cards

Prefer a financial gift?

Financial support helps us purchase the supplies most urgently needed for outreach and seasonal programs.

Donate with PayPal More ways to give

For bulk or shipped donations, email info@youb4me.org to confirm a receiving address. Our listed downtown mailbox is for mail, not drop-offs or unrestricted deliveries.