Ottawa Easy Storage Community Drive
Stuff the Unit for Illinois Valley PADS
Help stock Ottawa's new shelter with essential non-food supplies. Drop off new, unopened items inside unit C02 at Ottawa Easy Storage, 530 E. Etna Road, from September 28 through October 31, 2026.
We'll match every donation*
Up to
$1,000
Drive Dates
Sept. 28 – Oct. 31, 2026
Donations are accepted for the full five weeks of the drive.
Drop Off
Inside Unit C02
South side, facing Etna Road
530 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL
What to Donate: New & Unopened Items
Illinois Valley PADS needs everyday essentials to stock Ottawa's new shelter. Please bring only new, unopened items from these categories:
- Paper products – toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
- Laundry supplies – laundry detergent, dryer sheets
- Cleaning supplies – all-purpose cleaners, disinfectant spray
- Personal-care items – shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant
- New socks & underwear – all adult sizes, in original packaging
No food or beverages accepted.
How the Donation Match Works
Ottawa Easy Storage will match donated items with identical or near-identical supplies, up to $1,000 in total. If you drop off a pack of toilet paper, we add a matching pack. Every item you give goes twice as far for Illinois Valley PADS.
How to Donate in 3 Steps
- Pick up new, unopened essentials from the list above.
- Bring them to Unit C02 on the south side of 530 E. Etna Road between Sept. 28 and Oct. 31, 2026. There's no office to check in with, so head straight to the unit.
- Place them inside the unit, not outside the door. We match your donation and deliver everything to the shelter.
Stuff the Unit FAQ
What is Stuff the Unit?
Stuff the Unit is a donation drive hosted by Ottawa Easy Storage in Ottawa, IL to collect essential non-food supplies for Illinois Valley PADS and its new Ottawa shelter.
When is the drive?
The drive runs from September 28 through October 31, 2026.
Where do I drop off donations?
Bring donations and leave them inside Unit C02 at Ottawa Easy Storage, 530 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL. The unit is on the south side of the property, facing Etna Road.
What items are accepted?
New and unopened paper products, laundry supplies, cleaning supplies, personal-care items, and new socks and underwear.
Can I donate food or drinks?
No. Food and beverages are not accepted for this drive. Please donate only non-food essentials.
How does the $1,000 donation match work?
Ottawa Easy Storage matches donated items with identical or near-identical supplies, up to $1,000 total across the drive.
Who can I contact with questions?
Call Ottawa Easy Storage at (815) 665-0400.
*Ottawa Easy Storage will match donated items with identical or near-identical supplies, up to $1,000 total.