Project Area: Distribution: Goodfield
- Goodfield, Illinois
The Goodfield Distribution Center serves 5 areas: clothes packing, kit supplies, local furniture collection and distribution, Mexico shipments & Jamaica shipments.
Clothes Packing: We collect clothes in any and all conditions. We sort them, and those that are not useable are sold for rags. Clean used clothing in good condition is packed in bulk and shipped to those in need across the world. We have groups from our local congregations that pack clothes on average 3 times per week. We ship 3 to 4 containers of clothes a year, usually to eastern Europe or the Ukraine. We are open to utilizing additional shipping sites as we usually can collect and pack clothes faster than we can organize & pay for shipments. There is a donation drop box located in the parking lot of the center.
Kit Supplies: We act as a source of kit supplies to our local congregations and a holding point 
for completed health and school kits waiting to be shipped through World Relief. Our mission is to buy the supplies in bulk thereby saving money for those who would desire to put kits together. This also allows us to keep the kits that we distribute uniform. We maintain a separate fund for this aspect of the center. There is a constant need for health kits being distributed through both World Relief and other organizations supported by World Relief.
Local Furniture Distribution: We serve as a collection point for area residents that want to donate used furniture and household items that are in good condition. These items are then passed out to local residents in need that are referred to us by local aid agencies. Our center is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9AM - 11AM specifically for this activity. We ask that those with needs bring a referral sheet from a local agency such as Heart House in Eureka or South Side Mission in Peoria; they can also contact their local committee member and make arrangements directly.
Mexico & Jamaica Shipments: The center serves as a collection point for goods being shipped to various agencies in Mexico & Jamaica. We have ongoing relationships with our contacts in those places to keep an up to date needs list. Money for the items that are shipped is provided by national World Relief funds and individual donations. Usually we ship twice a year to each location. Our committee members in charge of those shipments appreciate extra help preparing for shipments and especially on load-out days.
There are many other minor activities that are too numerous to mention. We appreciate the donations of time & funding by many that make these activities possible. If anyone wishes to contribute to a certain aspect of the center or just to the general maintenance of the center, please contact our coordinator:
Roger Ackerman
1208 Parkside Ave
Morton, IL 61550
Home Phone: (309) 263-9715
Cell Phone: (309) 696-9035
Email Address: rogerackerman@verizon.net