See what personal care resources are available to you both on campus and in the surrounding community.


On Campus Resources

GSU4U Personal Care bags that are available in the Jaguar Den! Students can contact the GSU4U program for access to a personal care bag.

GSU4U personal care bags consists of the following:

Male & Female personal care bags:

  • • Body Wash
  • • Lotion
  • • Deodorant
  • • Shampoo
  • • Conditioner
  • • Toothpaste
  • • Toothbrush
  • • Dental floss
  • • Wash cloth

Feminine hygiene personal care bags:

  • • Sanitary pads
  • • Tampons

Community Resources

Individuals are encouraged to contact the community service providers listed below for more information.

Goodwill Donation Center
3401 183rd St, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone: (708) 647-8055
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Goodwill Store
3679 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438
Phone: (708)474-4102
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., & Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center
3084 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 609-9740
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center
441 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 463-8832
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center
7400 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (708) 429-9030
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center
13665 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (815) 254-2661
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GSU Food Pantry, A-1115
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., but will only be staffed from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

J&M Associated
1720 Chicago Rd suit D, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 515-9052

Nu2u Resale Shop
17010 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday CLOSED
Phone: (708) 633-9180

Poppies Resale and Consignment Shop
213 22nd St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 378-5877

Second Chance Resale Shop
23 E 34th St, Steger, IL 60475
Phone: (708) 754-0750

The Hope Chest
305 W Hillgrove Ave La Grange, IL 60525
Web: http://www.thehopechest.net/
Phone: (708) 482-0359

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
150 N Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (800) 728-7825
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
800 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473
Phone: (800) 728-7825
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Village Discount Outlet Store
12914 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: (708) 388-4772
Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Village Discount Outlet Store
2515 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 388-4772
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.


*Off-campus organizations and resources listed on this website are provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute or imply an endorsement of the organization by Governors State University. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of Governors State University.