Darien
Person-to-Person (P2P) - Darien Clothing Center
- fall and winter clothing
- coats (coat drive)
- children's Halloween costumes
- food (seasonal drives)
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Connecticut
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.
22 places in Connecticut take clothes and shoes.
Bridgeport, Stamford & Fairfield County 3
Stamford
Person-to-Person (P2P) - Stamford Donation Warehouse
- clothing
- coats
- food
Norwalk
Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut
- clothing
- household goods
- toys
New Haven, Waterbury & New Haven County 6
New Haven
Goodwill of Southern New England - Westville
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Hamden
Goodwill of Southern New England - Hamden
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Branford
Goodwill of Southern New England - Branford
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Cheshire
Goodwill of Southern New England - Cheshire
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Orange
Goodwill of Southern New England - Orange
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Wallingford
Goodwill of Southern New England - Wallingford
- clothing
- household goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; CRT TVs; cribs and car seats; hazardous materials; large appliances
Hartford & Hartford County 3
West HartfordCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - West Hartford
- clothing (new and gently used clothing is the greatest need)
- furniture
- household items
NewingtonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Newington
- clothing (new and gently used clothing is the greatest need)
- furniture
- household items
HartfordCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Hartford Adult Rehabilitation Center
- clothing (new and gently used clothing is the greatest need)
- furniture
- household items
Torrington & the Litchfield Hills 4
Torrington
FISH / Friends in Service to Humanity of NWCT
- canned and boxed food, fresh produce, refrigerated or frozen food
- new clothing and new shoes
- toiletries, diapers and wipes
- new unwrapped toys (up to age 17)
- small one-person-lift furniture (by approval)
- like-new twin mattresses, box springs and bed frames
- lightly used luggage
Not accepted: most used clothing; bulk used toys; couches, recliners and other heavy furniture; glass coffee tables; stained, broken or smoke/pet-odor items
TorringtonCall to confirm
Goodwill Torrington Store & Donation Station
- clothing
- household items
WinstedCall to confirm
Auxiliary for Community Health Thrift Shop
- clothing
- housewares
- most household items
Not accepted: large furniture; electronics; broken, damaged or odorous items
BantamCall to confirm
Clothes Tree
- clothing, housewares, books and toys (call to confirm)
New London, Norwich & Southeastern CT 6
New LondonCall to confirm
Salvation Army Store - New London
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household goods
Groton
Goodwill Groton Store and Donation Center
- Clothing
- Household goods
Norwich
Goodwill Norwich Store and Donation Center
- Clothing
- Household goods
Colchester
Goodwill Colchester Attended Donation Center
- Clothing
- Household goods
East Lyme
Goodwill East Lyme Attended Donation Center
- Clothing
- Household goods
PawcatuckCall to confirm
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Clothing Closet
- Seasonal clothing
- Career and casual 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