Think Green and Give

Think Green and Give is a charitable collection event in which gently used, clean clothing, household items, and nonperishable unopened food/toiletries are collected at the end of the academic year when students move out of the residence halls for the summer.

PROBLEM: Colleges and universities nationwide generate up to 100 tons of additional trash during spring move-out. Many of those items can be donated/reused.

SOLUTION: Students are given the opportunity to drop off unwanted and REUSABLE items.

• Donations go to those in need
• Students pack a lighter load as they head out for summer
• Reusing items benefits the environment 

 In 2024, Loyola donated over 11,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, food, and household goods through TG+G.

If you have any questions, please contact Campus Sustainability at sustainability@luc.edu.

Donations from 2024 went to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, A Just Harvest, Nuevos Vecinos, Felines & Canines, LUC Campus Ministry Labre program, and other local charities.

Think Green and Give is organized by Loyola’s Office of Sustainability, Residence Life, and Facilities Management Departments.

Off-Campus Donations

Live off-campus but want to donate items? There are several Chicago organizations that will take your unwanted clothing or household items.