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

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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