Fill-a-Bag is just that! It's an opportunity to fill a bag or few with items that are needed to support our programs and other items that are desired to help improve DSC's programs for the individuals we support. If you would like to donate a bag of items below or have an in-kind donation that is not on this list, please contact Jodie Harmon, Vice President of Development & Communications at jharmon@dsc-illinois.org or (217) 356-9176.

Household Items

  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Kleenex
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Plastic silverware
  • Kitchen trash bags
  • Air freshener
  • Lysol/Kitchen cleaner 
  • Swiffer Wet Jets (with refills)
  • Bathroom cleaner
  • Dish soap
  • Kitchen cleaning sponges
  • Resolve Carpet/upholstery foam cleaner
  • Storage baggies (snack, quart, and gallon size)
  • Tupperware
  • Kitchen towels/dish cloths
  • Snacks like granola bars, Fiber One snacks, single-serve soups, raisins, hot chocolate, ramen noodles, mini chocolate bars, single-serve peanut butter, crackers, popcorn, juice, and bottled water.

Personal Care Items

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Feminine maxi pads
  • Hand and body soap
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Hand and body lotion
  • Mouthwash
  • Razors (for men and women)
  • Shave cream/gel (for men and women)
  • Brushes/combs
  • Bathroom towels/wash clothes
  • Sheets/bedding

Family Development - Children's Items

  • Diapers
  • Potty seats
  • Outlet covers
  • Baby Wipes
  • Door handle covers
  • Baby gates
  • Baby shampoo/wash
  • Baby clippers
  • Swaddle blankets
  • Stove burner covers
  • Gerber Snacks
  • Board Books (ages 0-3)

Arts & Crafts

  • Paint
  • Markers
  • Crayons
  • Colored pencils
  • Canvases
  • Construction paper
  • White paper lunch bags
  • Picture frames
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Adapted scissors
  • Games
  • Puzzles
  • Cards
  • Electronic games
  • Sewing-related items
  • Garden-related items