Houston
BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions (City of Houston)
- pet food
- toys and enrichment items
- cleaning supplies
- foster supplies (crates, kitten formula)
Houston
Friends of the Houston Public Library Book Warehouse
- new and gently used books
Not accepted: training manuals and old textbooks; technical books (law, medical, engineering); old encyclopedias and dictionaries; magazines and newspapers; VHS tapes and cassettes; damaged books
HoustonCall to confirm
Goodwill Houston donation centers
- clothing and shoes
- household linens
- furniture
- books and media
- small electronics and small appliances
- computers
- cookware and dishware
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large household appliances; air conditioners; cribs, car seats, strollers, playpens; carpet and padding; hazardous chemicals and paint
Houston
Houston Food Bank
- food donations
- food drive collections
HoustonCall to confirm
Houston Habitat for Humanity ReStore South Loop
- furniture (clean, no pet hair or stains)
- working appliances under 10 years old (not gas; 3 or more)
- complete cabinets
- doors
- lighting and ceiling fans
- new flooring (100 sq ft or more)
- hand and power tools
Not accepted: rugs; used carpet and laminate; granite countertops; hazardous chemicals; partial paint cans; used windows
Houston
Houston Humane Society
- dog and cat food (dry and canned)
- kitten and puppy formula
- non-clumping cat litter
- treats and toys
- crates and carriers
- towels, blankets, bath mats, rugs
- newspapers
Not accepted: pillows; stuffed blankets
HoustonCall to confirm
Houston SPCA
- towels and blankets (no pillows or washcloths)
- newspapers
- non-clumping cat litter
- pet toys
- puppy training pads
- gently used crates
- paper towels and bleach
Not accepted: pillows; washcloths
Houston
MAM Resale Store - Heights (Memorial Assistance Ministries)
- clothing
- shoes
- accessories
- housewares
- books
Not accepted: furniture
HoustonCall to confirm
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) Resale Store and Donation Center
- clothing and footwear
- tableware
- kitchen and cookware
- gently used furniture in good condition
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; sleeper sofas; office furniture; large entertainment centers; large kitchen and laundry appliances; tube TVs and older flat screens
Houston
Star of Hope Mission - Donation and Distribution Center
- clean clothing for men, women, children
- winter coats
- shoes
- new socks and undergarments
- new hygiene items
- diapers and baby wipes
- towels, sheets, twin blankets
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses; large appliances; expired food or medicine; opened hygiene products; bikes
HoustonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Houston Family Store and donation sites
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
HumbleCall to confirm
HAAM Food Pantry (Humble Area Assistance Ministries)
- canned beans, fruit, meat, vegetables
- cereal
- dry beans
- macaroni and cheese
- pasta and tomato sauce
- peanut butter
- soups
Not accepted: opened or expired food
HumbleCall to confirm
HAAM Resale Store (Humble Area Assistance Ministries)
- household goods - call to confirm
Tomball
TEAM Resale (Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries)
- clothing
- furniture
- decor and artwork
- baby gear
- linens
- books and media
- kitchenware
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; pianos and organs; propane tanks; hospital beds; wet or damaged items; flat-screen TVs over about 10 years old
Webster
Bay Area Service League Resale Shop
- household donations - call to confirm items
Every place has its own rules. A quick call before you load the car saves a wasted trip.