Book Donations
We accept all books except encyclopedias and Readers Digests. What is not sent to jails and prisons may be sold to help cover our operating expenses. The books which are in highest demand include dictionaries, cultural histories, GED as well as books on writing and drawing.

If you live outside of our area and would like to mail your donation to us, please do so at the following address:

UC Books to Prisoners
Book Donation Processing
PO Box 515
Urbana IL 61803

If you live in the Champaign / Urbana Illinois community please donate books at one of our conveniently located book drop sites. Typcially our donation bins hold up to 150 books, however if you have additional boxed books, you can neatly stack them near the collection bin.

To coordinate donations of large amounts of books (five boxes or more), or to plan a book drive at your church or organizaion please use the contact form on our web site to make arrangements.

Local Book Drop Sites

preferred donation site	Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center Your very own community media center! You are invited to participate in any or all of our projects, including Books to Prisoners, WRFU Low power FM community radio, Public i newspaper, live music shows and theatrical performances and art workshops. Book Donation bin located inside entrance (door on Broadway) to the left near the information table. 202 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana (217) 344-8820
	Common Ground Food Co-op Common Ground Food Coop is a cooperatively owned grocery stoer in Urbana, IL that promotes local and organic production, fosters conscious consumerism, and builds community. Located on the East side of Lincoln Square Village. Book Donation bin located in the entry way. Lincoln Square Village - 300 S. Broadway Ave. Suite 166 Urbana (217) 352-3347
	Strawberry Fields Natural Food Store Strawberry Fields is the premier natural food store in East Central Illinois, serving our community since 1974. We offer an astounding variety of organic produce, vitamins, supplements and natural body care products as well as an in-house bakery, coffee bar and catering services. Book Donation bin located outside, near the cafe entrance (only available during buisiness hours Mon - Sat 7AM - 8PM, Sun 10AM - 6PM). 306 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana (217) 328-1655
	McKinley Presbyterian Church & Foundation McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church is the first church set up expressly for students at a state university in the United States. Everyone is welcome to visit, attend, or join. Book Donation bin located in the Foundation, by the main desk or on Sundays in the church. 809 S. 5th St. Champaign (217) 344-0297
	Harmony Health Care 2403 W Springfield Ave. Champaign (217) 355-5679
	Cafe Paradiso Caffe Paradiso has been locally-owned and operated since August 1998. With the help of the wonderful community that is Urbana-Champaign, it has proudly grown to be an important part of the neighborhood.   801 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana (217) 384-6066

Financial Donations
UC Books to Prisoners accepts financial donations. As a project of the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center, which is a 501.C.3 Not For Profit Organization, your donations can be tax deductable (consult your accountant).

Payment Methods

Donate Funds   Paypal (credit cards) Check or Money Order Make your check payable to: UC Books2Prisoners Send your payment to: UC Books to Prisoners Donations Box 515 Urbana IL 61803