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Donation

Support our mission by donating gently used items to Lily Pads Resale Boutiques. Your contributions help provide shelter and resources for individuals in need.

How to Donate

In-Person Donations
You can drop off donations at either of our locations during Stores hours. Please ensure that your items are clean and in good condition. For large furniture donations, we encourage calling ahead to confirm space availability.

Donation Guidelines

  • All items must be in gently used condition or better.
  • Please avoid donating broken, stained, or heavily damaged items.
  • Ensure all electronics and small appliances are in working order.
  • For large furniture, please contact us to schedule a drop-off time.

Donation Hours

9:00AM – 4:00PM

Peru Location

4471 Progress Blvd., Peru, IL

Ottawa Location

411 E Stevenson Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

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What We Accept

We accept items that we sell in our Stores. They must be clean and not need repair. What does this mean? It means that not every item, even if in excellent condition, is sellable in our Stores.

Clothing & Accessories

Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Shoes, Health & beauty items (unopened toiletries), Luggage

Furniture

Furniture (clean and in good condition, not pet or smoke-smelling), Sewing Machine Baby bath seats, and newer changing tables

Decor

Decorative items, Floral arrangements, Lamps, Seasonal items (accepted year-round), Wicker baskets, Linens (sheets, towels, bedspreads), Fabric, Yarn

Kitchenware

Cookware, Countertop appliances, Dishes, Housewares, utensils Pots and pans

Books

Office/School Supplies, Books, Music, and Movies

Toy’s and Play

Toys, Games and Puzzles

What We Don't Accept

Not all items—even those in excellent condition—are suitable for resale in our Stores. For example, while an aquarium might be a great item, it’s not something we sell, so we cannot accept it. Additionally, due to cost of disposal, government restrictions (cpsc.gov), and/or lack of resale value, there are certain items we are unable to take. Thank you for your understanding!

Baby and Children's Items

Baby cribs, Strollers, Car seats, High chairs, Baby play pens, Baby walkers, Toys made of soft plastic or painted wood.

Some Furniture and Home Goods

Bean bag chairs, Blinds (slatted or roll-up), Bunk beds, Mattresses/box springs, Pianos, Organs, Waterbeds, Window shades (roll-ups)

Electronics and Office Equipment

Cassette tapes, Computer monitors, Towers, Keyboards, Printers, Fax machines, Televisions, Typewriters

Hazardous or Regulated Materials

Batteries (only accepting new in package), Extinguishers, Hazardous materials, Oil, Paint

Miscellaneous Large or Specialized Items

Auto parts (unless small and new in box), Building materials, Fish tanks, Large exercise equipment, Furnaces

Non-Resalable or Used Personal Items

Inflatable items (used), Make-up (used and/or open), Food and beverages, Reader's Digest ,Condensed Books, Encyclopedias sets, Nothing alive (plants, animals)

Donation Form

Still unsure if we accept an item? Fill out form below.

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