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To support students of BPS101 on free/reduced lunch or in temporary housing situations. CHIP IN BATAVIA stands for Community Helpers Impacting People In Need.

In October 2013 a concerned resident of Batavia was informed that there were 40+ homeless children attending Batavia Public Schools. According to the BPS101 Director of Student Services/Homeless Liaison, these children were living with their parent(s) at homeless shelters in St. Charles and Aurora, in their cars, in motels (moving constantly to get the best rate) or doubling up with another family. The children often lack the snacks needed to get through the school day, backpacks, school supplies, changes of clothing, shoes, coats etc. We also help students who fall in the low income/free-reduced-fee waiver category. CHIP IN was formed by a group of community members who wanted to aide these children to ensure they are given the best opportunities, given their situations, to meet their full potential during the school day. CHIP IN has continued to grow over these past 9 years, thanks to the support of our community. We have a Chip In liaison that works with each school and we work with the BPS administration staff. They share needs of students and families, and we move very fast to to take care of these needs. We help students on free/reduced lunch and the percentage of students in BPS101 is now over 19%. We can help with many areas: clothing, school supplies, transportation, school activities/clubs/programs, classroom needs, beds/furniture/help finding rentals, gift cards, college and laptop scholarships, support after school mentor program, support social/emotional programs at BHS, RMS and elementary level......we are open to all needs shared by BPS staff members. We buy items needed, and keep a stock of gift cards. Since so many in our community have been so generous, we use our page to share needs that many may want to help with....before we spend our funds. CHIP IN will use this page to keep you updated on current needs and items we are looking for. Please help us spread the word and LIKE us so that you have the most current information. THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY!

10/13/2026

Final week to donate!

FINAL WEEK TO DONATE!

The BMCF Winter Gear Drive ends October 15, and we’d love one last BIG push from our amazing community!

Before you pack away, donate, or pass along winter items your family has outgrown or no longer needs, consider donating them to help a neighbor stay warm this winter.
🧥 Coats & jackets
🧤 Gloves & mittens
🧣 Scarves & hats
❄️ Snow pants & other winter gear
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids AND adult sizes are needed!

We gratefully accept clean, new or gently used winter gear.
📍 There are convenient drop-off locations throughout Batavia and the surrounding community — check our flyer for the location closest to you!

Donations are distributed by CHIP IN Batavia to children in Batavia schools, Batavia Apartments–Mercy Housing, and the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet.

❤️ Your unused winter gear could be exactly what another child or family needs when the cold weather arrives.

⏰ DONATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 15!

Let’s fill those collection bins and help keep our community warm! ❄️💗

10/09/2026

Ask from a BHS teacher - teaching gratitude!

Batavia high school students in search of blank thank you notes. They can be older unused thank you notes. All donations appreciated and can be left at Batavia High School - Main Street entrance; drop to the office with note:
attention Julie Alholm. Thanks in advance.

09/30/2026

A great way to donate winter gear you don’t need!

❄️🧤 BMCF WINTER GEAR DRIVE IS BACK! 🧤❄️

As the temperatures start to drop, let’s help make sure children and families throughout our Batavia community stay warm this winter. ❤️

From October 1–15, the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation is collecting clean, new or gently used winter gear in ALL sizes—from kids to adults!
🧥 Coats & jackets
🧤 Gloves & mittens
🧣 Scarves
🧢 Winter hats
🥾 Snow pants & other warm winter gear

📍 Drop-off locations are available throughout Batavia and the surrounding community — check the flyer for the location most convenient for you!
Donations will be distributed by CHIP IN Batavia to children in Batavia schools, Batavia Apartments–Mercy Housing, and the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet.

This is such an easy way to clean out those closets while helping a neighbor stay warm. Please share this post and help us spread the word!
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❄️ October 1–15

💗 At the Heart of the Community — BMCF

09/26/2026

This is a constant need but Chip In does have a couple families waiting for help right now. In case you are planning on that new car with the big red bow we see in Xmas commercials for a family member, we have a home for your older vehicle!

09/03/2026

Thank you Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation! We love our partnership!

🧥❄️ Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation Winter Gear Drive is Coming! ❄️🧤

As you start pulling out those bins of winter gear and realizing what no longer fits, please don’t toss or donate those items just yet! 💗

The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation’s annual Winter Gear Drive is coming this October, and we’ll soon be announcing our drop-off dates and locations.

We’re collecting clean, gently used or NEW winter gear in ALL sizes — infant through adult, including:

🧥 Winter coats
❄️ Snow pants
🥾 Snow boots
🧢 Winter hats
🧤 Mittens & gloves

Everything collected stays right here in our community and is distributed to Batavia schools through Chip In Batavia and the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.

With your help, we can do it again and make sure our Batavia neighbors have what they need to stay warm this winter. 💗

Start setting those outgrown and unused winter items aside now — drop-off details coming soon!

08/28/2026

We got one donated!!!! Thank you!!!

Anyone have a crock pot? Helping Lazarus House find one for a client.

08/26/2026

Another big thank you to Bethany Lutheran Church for their amazing school supply drive! We are so very grateful for all your help and support year round!!!!

08/21/2026

Request from a teacher for a family- Long Shot we know!!!!Anyone have a working electric clothes dryer to donate!?

Address

BPS101 Offices, 335 W. Wilson Street
Batavia, IL
60510

Website

http://chipinbatavia.org/

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