The Family Room hosting donation drive Saturday in Champaign

The Family Room is accepting donations of children's clothing, shoes, books, diapers, and more this Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 414 S. Staley Rd. in Champaign.

By Zeno Jo May 29, 2026 6:13 pm

Poster for The Family Room's Donation Day this Saturday, 2:00–4:00 PM, at 414 S. Staley Rd; lists accepted items and website www.thefamilyroomcu.org. — Contributed

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Family Room is holding a Donation Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 414 S. Staley Road in Champaign, just south of Springfield Avenue.

The organization is accepting gently used clean clothing for boys and girls of all sizes, gently used shoes, and books in good condition. Also needed are new diapers in any size, new underwear and socks in any size, and new or gently used pajamas.

More information is available at thefamilyroomcu.org.

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