HuntsvilleCall to confirm
Downtown Rescue Mission Thrift Store - Winchester Rd
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- electronics
- major appliances
- computers
- bedding
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Alabama
Clothing is accepted almost everywhere, but it does the most good where it's needed. Shelters and clothing closets need specific things, especially men's clothes, winter coats and new socks and underwear.
Before you go
- Wash everything first and bag it by type.
- Coats and jackets are in highest demand from October to February.
- Men's clothes are almost always short at shelters.
62 places in Alabama take clothes and shoes.
Huntsville & Madison County 14
MadisonCall to confirm
Downtown Rescue Mission Thrift Store - Madison
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- electronics
- major appliances
- computers
- bedding
MeridianvilleCall to confirm
Downtown Rescue Mission Thrift Store - Meridianville
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- electronics
- major appliances
- computers
- bedding
HuntsvilleCall to confirm
Downtown Rescue Mission (main campus)
- clothing
- household items
Huntsville
Goodwill - Memorial Parkway (store + drive-thru)
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
Huntsville
Goodwill - University (store + drive-thru)
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
Huntsville
Goodwill - Piedmont Point Donation Center
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
HuntsvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill - Moores Mill Donation Center
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
Madison
Goodwill - Madison Commons Drive-Thru
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
Madison
Goodwill - County Line Road Drive-Thru
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
Madison
Goodwill - Pine Grove Donation Center
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
HarvestCall to confirm
Goodwill - Harvest Donation Center
- clothing, shoes, jewelry
- linens
- small appliances
- dishes, glassware, utensils
- furniture and lamps
- books, CDs, records
- toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers); TVs made before 2010; car seats, high chairs, cribs; tires, batteries, paint, oil, chemicals; building materials
HuntsvilleCall to confirm
Christmas Charities Year Round
- gently used clothing, infant to adult
- shoes, belts, jewelry, purses, jackets
- unwearable/torn clothing, sheets and thin blankets (for textile recycling)
- medical equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, knee scooters, shower chairs, commodes
- new toys (October-December only)
Not accepted: used toys and stuffed animals; furniture; appliances and electronics; household goods, dishes, pots and pans; lamps, rugs, cushions; hospital beds
HuntsvilleCall to confirm
Huntsville Animal Services
- 4-ft nylon leashes
- cat litter, cat toys and treats
- dog treats, bones and durable toys
- puppy pads
- long-shred newspaper
- plastic or wire crates and cat carriers
- puppy and kitten food (bags under 25 lbs)
Athens & Limestone County 3
AthensFree pickupCall to confirm
America's Thrift Stores - Athens Donation Center
- Gently used clothing and accessories
- Furniture
- Household goods
- Toys
- Working electronics
- Small working appliances and kitchen items
AthensCall to confirm
Goodwill Athens (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- Clothing, shoes and accessories
- Jewelry and linens
- Small appliances and kitchenware
- Furniture and lamps
- Books, CDs and records
- Toys
- Bicycles and sporting equipment
Not accepted: Items needing repair, stained or water-damaged; Mattresses and box springs; Car seats, cribs and high chairs; Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves); TVs made before 2010; Building materials
AthensCall to confirm
Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center (Shepherd's Closet)
Decatur & Lawrence County 4
DecaturCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Decatur Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
DecaturCall to confirm
Neighborhood Christian Center
- children's fall clothes, shoes and socks
- women's bras, socks and underwear
- men's underwear, pants and long-sleeve shirts
- towels, washcloths and linens
- non-perishable food (peanut butter, pasta, boxed meals)
- travel-size hygiene items
- paper plates, napkins, cups and utensils
DecaturCall to confirm
Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC)
- food
- clothing
- baby items (diapers, wipes, formula)
- hygiene and travel items
- medical supplies
- household items for rummage sales
Not accepted: items left outside drop-off hours
Priceville
Clothe Our Kids of North Alabama
- children's school clothing in good condition
Not accepted: stained, torn or worn-out clothing
The Shoals 2
Guntersville & Scottsboro 6
GuntersvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Guntersville (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- clothing
- household goods
ArabCall to confirm
Goodwill Arab (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- clothing
- household goods
BoazCall to confirm
Goodwill Boaz (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- clothing
- household goods
ScottsboroCall to confirm
Goodwill Scottsboro (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- clothing
- household goods
ScottsboroCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Jackson County Thrift Store and Service Center
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
ScottsboroCall to confirm
TNT Outreach Thrift Store
- nonperishable food
- blankets
- clothing
Fort Payne & Sand Mountain 2
Fort PayneCall to confirm
Bread of Life Community Ministries
- food - call to confirm
- clothing - call to confirm
Fort PayneCall to confirm
Marked for Life Ministries - Hope Center
- food - call to confirm
- clothing - call to confirm
- hygiene products - call to confirm
Gadsden & Etowah County 3
GadsdenCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Gadsden Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Rainbow CityCall to confirm
Goodwill - Rainbow City (Alabama Goodwill Industries)
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
Gadsden
Cardinal Career Closet (Gadsden State Community College)
- professional clothing for men and women (suits, slacks, dress shirts, dresses, blazers)
- belts
- shoes
- handbags
- clothing hanging racks
Jasper & Northwest Alabama 1
FayetteCall to confirm
Joey Day
- children's clothes and toys for Christmas - call to confirm
Birmingham & Jefferson County 1
Birmingham
The Salvation Army Birmingham Adult Rehabilitation Center
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Shelby County & Chilton 3
PelhamCall to confirm
Oak Mountain Missions
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- non-perishable food
ColumbianaCall to confirm
Jacob's Ladder Ministries
- clothing
- non-perishable food
Pelham
The Foundry Thrift Store - Pelham
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
- jewelry
- furniture
- electronics
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; tires; propane tanks; box TVs; large appliances; batteries
Pell City & Oneonta 2
Pell City
Christian Love Pantry
- food
- clothing
- essential items - call to confirm
Locust ForkCall to confirm
Redeemed Thrift Store
- household goods and clothing - call to confirm
Anniston & Calhoun County 1
Anniston
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Anniston
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Talladega & Clay-Randolph 1
SylacaugaCall to confirm
Goodwill Thrift - Sylacauga
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's list)
Montgomery 3
Montgomery
The Caring Center (First Baptist Community Ministries)
- food
- clothing
- home goods
Montgomery
Friendship Mission
- Amazon wish list items
- clothing and home goods (taken to The Caring Center, 380 Arba St)
Montgomery
Family Sunshine Center
- new diapers and baby wipes
- new children's and women's pajamas, underwear, socks and bras
- new coats and gloves
- new twin sheet sets and blankets
- small toys
- journals and pens
- new baby towels, body wash and lotion
Not accepted: used clothing, bedding and textiles (send to the First Baptist Caring Center)
Prattville & Wetumpka 1
Prattville
Autauga Interfaith Care Center
- food
- fresh garden produce (Alabama Extension Give More site)
- call to ask about clothing, diapers, formula and personal care items
Auburn-Opelika 2
AuburnCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Lee County Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
OpelikaCall to confirm
Goodwill - Opelika
- clothing
- household goods
Alexander City & Lake Martin 1
Alexander CityCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Alexander City Thrift Store & Service Center
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture - call to confirm
Phenix City & Eufaula 1
Phenix City
Phenix City Seventh-day Adventist Church - Food Pantry and Clothing Bank
- clothing - call to confirm
- food - call to confirm
Enterprise & Ozark 1
EnterpriseCall to confirm
Christian Mission Centers - Enterprise
- food
- clothing for all ages - call to confirm
- toiletries - call to confirm
Troy, Andalusia & Greenville 1
TroyCall to confirm
Christian Mission Bargain Center - Troy
- household goods
- clothing
- furniture
Mobile County 4
MobileCall to confirm
Goodwill Gulf Coast - Airport Blvd Donation Center
- clothing
- household items
SaralandCall to confirm
Goodwill Gulf Coast - Saraland Donation Center
- clothing
- household items
SemmesCall to confirm
Goodwill Gulf Coast - Semmes Donation Center
- clothing
- household items
Mobile
The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama - Area Command
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
Baldwin County & Gulf Coast 5
Foley
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Foley
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
RobertsdaleCall to confirm
Catholic Social Services - Robertsdale (food pantry and clothing)
- non-perishable food
- clothing
Gulf ShoresCall to confirm
Christian Service Center
- non-perishable food
- clothing
- medical equipment
Bay MinetteCall to confirm
North Baldwin Ecumenical Association
- non-perishable food
- clothing
Spanish FortCall to confirm
Prodisee Pantry
- non-perishable food
- clothing
National and mail-in programs
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
Nationwide
Soles4Souls
- How: Fill out the donor form, then use the drop-off locator or ship free with a Zappos for Good prepaid label dropped at any UPS Store.
- Rules: Some drop-off sites take no more than 15 pairs. Boxes must be under 50 lbs. Free label requires a Zappos account. You can also ship to the nearest Soles4Souls warehouse at your own cost (shipping cost gets a tax acknowledgment).
- New or gently worn shoes of all styles and sizes
- Single or mismatched shoes
- Clothing with usable life left
Not accepted: Shoes with holes or mold; Undergarments