Coolers4Good Start a conversation

A second life for refrigeration.
More room for fresh food.

We give useful commercial refrigeration a second life—and food pantries more room for fresh food.

Donate equipment Request refrigeration
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Illustrative image, AI-generated—not a photograph of a Coolers4Good placement.

Three ways to take part

Have equipment? Need refrigeration?

Choose the right starting point for your equipment, pantry, or partnership inquiry.

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Pantry requests

We need cold storage.

Tell us about your nonprofit, the need, timing, location, and site considerations.

Read the pantry request guide
03

Partners and supporters

I want to help.

Tell us how you can help with equipment, transportation, or other practical support.

Explore a partnership
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Illustrative image, AI-generated—not a photograph of program participants.

Good equipment. A practical purpose.

Commercial refrigeration is often retired while it still has useful life. Coolers4Good recovers that equipment, prepares it for reuse, and redirects it to food pantries that can put it to work.

Coolers4Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our legal name is COOLERS4GOOD INC, and our federal tax ID is 41-4499098.

Questions about equipment or your pantry? Call 847-274-5208 or use the inquiry form below.

How it works

  1. 1 Recover

    Businesses tell us about usable commercial refrigeration leaving service.

  2. 2 Prepare

    Condition, repair needs, and preparation are considered before a possible placement.

  3. 3 Place

    A suitable pantry and equipment match is discussed, including site needs and logistics.

Help make the next placement possible.

Have useful equipment or practical support to offer? Tell us how you would like to help.

Online giving coming soon

You can still contact us about equipment, a pantry request, or a partnership.

Common questions

What to know before you reach out.

What information should I include?

For equipment, include the type, make/model if known, dimensions, power requirements, condition, city/state, and timing. For a pantry, describe the organization, storage need, site access, and available electrical service. If you have photos, mention that in your note; there is no photo upload on this form.

Who can request refrigeration?

Food pantries and related nonprofit food-access programs can share their needs. A request begins a conversation and does not guarantee a placement.

Is equipment automatically accepted?

No. Equipment type, condition, timing, location, and a suitable nonprofit need all matter.

Are pickup and installation included?

Pickup, delivery, installation, and any costs need to be discussed for the specific equipment and site. An inquiry does not confirm any of these services. Include city/state, timing, stairs or loading access, and electrical/site requirements before making arrangements.

Can I make a financial donation today?

Online giving is coming soon. Equipment and pantry inquiries remain welcome.

Tell us what you have or what you need.

Start with the details you know. An inquiry does not guarantee equipment acceptance or placement.

Before you write: equipment donor guide · pantry request guide.

Choose one option. Name, email, and a short message are required.

What is your inquiry about?

Prefer to call? 847-274-5208.

Equipment details (optional)
Pantry details (optional)

Have equipment photos? Mention them here. Please do not include payment details or sensitive information.

We’ll use these details only to respond to this inquiry. Please do not include sensitive information.