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Where to donate: Kent, Ravenna & Portage County

14 thrift stores, shelters, food pantries and charities in Portage county, Ohio, including 1 with free pickup.

Nearby regions: Akron & Summit County · Warren & Niles · Canton & Stark County

This region last checked November 14, 2026.

KentFree pickup

Habitat for Humanity of Portage County ReStore

  • furniture
  • appliances
  • household goods
  • building materials (see donation guidelines)
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup; items must be ready in the garage, driveway or porch
Kent

Kent Free Library / Friends of the Kent Free Library - book donations

  • popular fiction (hardback and paperback)
  • recent non-fiction (last 2-3 years)
  • children's books
  • DVDs, CDs and unabridged audiobooks on CD
  • Kent local history items
Not accepted: items in poor condition; textbooks over 2 years old; magazines (except current-year craft/gardening/cooking/hobby); encyclopedias; condensed books incl. Reader's Digest; cassettes and VHS
RavennaCall to confirm

Center of Hope (Axess Family Services)

  • non-expired nonperishable food
  • canned tuna, soup, fruit and vegetables
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • macaroni and cheese
Not accepted: expired food
Ravenna

Friends of Reed Memorial Library - book donations

  • hardcover and paperback fiction and non-fiction
  • children's books
  • puzzles
  • CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray
  • audiobooks
Not accepted: items in poor condition; VHS or cassette tapes; catalogs, maps, pamphlets; encyclopedia sets; condensed books incl. Reader's Digest; technical textbooks over 2 years old
Pickup: No - the Friends no longer pick up from homes
Ravenna

Portage Animal Protective League

  • dog and cat food (wish-list brands)
  • dog and cat treats and toys
  • unscented non-clumping litter
  • towels, washcloths and bedding
  • paper towels and trash bags
  • bleach
  • office supplies and stamps
Not accepted: used medications and syringes; flea/tick medication; furniture; pillows; carpeting or foam

Every place has its own rules. A quick call before you load the car saves a wasted trip.