LouisvilleCall to confirm
WaterStep Shoe Collection (Louisville Zoo bin)
- very gently used shoes
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Kentucky
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.
97 places in Kentucky take clothes and shoes.
Louisville & Jefferson County 1
Oldham, Shelbyville & La Grange 2
Shelbyville
Operation Care and The Encore Shop Thrift Store
- gently used clothing and children's clothing
- gently used furniture
- household items
- children's toys
- school supplies
- seasonal items such as Christmas trees, decorations and heavy blankets
- non-perishable food
La GrangeCall to confirm
Highpoint Charitable Services
- food
- new or gently used clothing
Bardstown & Shepherdsville 2
Elizabethtown & Fort Knox 4
Elizabethtown
Helping Hand of Hope
- non-perishable food for its client-choice pantry
- thrift store donations (call first - not always taking clothing)
ElizabethtownCall to confirm
Hardin County Community Action
- food bank donations - call to confirm
- clothes bank donations - call to confirm
RadcliffCall to confirm
North Hardin Hope
- food - call to confirm
- clothing - call to confirm
BrandenburgCall to confirm
Meade County Community Action Office
- food bank donations - call to confirm
- clothes bank donations - call to confirm
Lexington & Fayette County 2
Lexington
Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Lexington
- new or gently used clothing
- household items and decor
- jewelry and accessories
- books, movies and music
- dishes and cookware
- toys
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses and box springs; large appliances; vehicle tires or batteries; paint or chemicals
LexingtonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Lexington
- canned meats, soups and vegetables
- pasta sauce, cereal, peanut butter
- canned fruit and juice
- shoes
- diapers (all sizes)
Not accepted: clothing (not accepted at the Lexington location)
Frankfort & Lawrenceburg 1
FrankfortCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Food Pantry - Frankfort
- clothing
- household goods
- non-perishable food
Richmond, Berea & Winchester 3
RichmondCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Richmond
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Winchester
CC's Closet (Clark County Community Services)
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- kitchen items
RichmondCall to confirm
MadisonHome (community shelter and care closet)
- winter clothing
- t-shirts and sweatshirts
- jeans and leggings
Danville & Heart of Kentucky 1
DanvilleCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Danville
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Covington & Kenton County 8
CovingtonCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Erlanger Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, foot rests)
- winter coats, hats and gloves
IndependenceCall to confirm
Goodwill - Independence Store
- clothing
- household goods
CovingtonCall to confirm
Brighton Center - Thrifting on Eastern
- in-season new and gently used clothing
- kitchenware
- small appliances
- toys
- home decor
- small furniture
- fashion accessories
Fort Wright
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Agnes Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Fort Mitchell
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - Blessed Sacrament Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Erlanger
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Barbara Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Elsmere
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Henry Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Edgewood
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Pius Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Florence & Boone County 8
FlorenceCall to confirm
Goodwill - Florence Store
- clothing
- household goods
HebronCall to confirm
Goodwill - Hebron Donation Center
- clothing
- household goods
UnionCall to confirm
Goodwill - Union Attended Donation Center
- clothing
- household goods
FlorenceCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Florence Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
Florence
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Paul Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Burlington
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Union
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Timothy Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Walton
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - All Saints Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Newport, Fort Thomas & Campbell County 6
BellevueCall to confirm
Goodwill - Bellevue Store
- clothing
- household goods
Cold SpringCall to confirm
Goodwill - Cold Spring Donation Center
- clothing
- household goods
Cold SpringCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Cold Spring Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
FalmouthCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Falmouth Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
Alexandria
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Mary Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
AlexandriaCall to confirm
Care Mission
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
- coats, blankets and hygiene items - call to confirm
Maysville & the Ohio River Counties 2
Morehead & Mount Sterling 1
Sandy HookCall to confirm
Elliott County Christian Community Center
- clothing and household items (call to confirm)
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Ashland & the Tri-State 3
AshlandCall to confirm
The Salvation Army of Ashland - Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
AshlandCall to confirm
The Dressing Room (Federated Charities)
- clothing
- housewares
- school clothes
- winter coats
GreenupCall to confirm
Helping Hands of Greenup County
- non-perishable pantry food
- baby items
- clothing
- hygiene products
Pikeville & the Big Sandy 5
PikevilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Pikeville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
PrestonsburgCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Prestonsburg
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
PaintsvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Paintsville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
InezCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Inez
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
DavidCall to confirm
St. Vincent Mission (food pantry and second hand store)
- men's and boys' clothing and shoes
- kitchen items, pots and pans
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- books, toys and purses
- personal care and cleaning supplies
- school supplies
Hazard & the Mountain Counties 3
HazardCall to confirm
Goodwill - Hazard
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
HazardCall to confirm
Methodist Mountain Mission - Hazard
- clothing
- household goods
WootonCall to confirm
Helping Hands Thrift Shop
- clothing
- household goods
Middlesboro, Harlan & Corbin 6
MiddlesboroCall to confirm
Goodwill - Middlesboro
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
HarlanCall to confirm
Goodwill - Harlan
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
BarbourvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill - Barbourville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
MiddlesboroCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Middlesboro Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
FrakesCall to confirm
Henderson Settlement Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods
PinevilleCall to confirm
Lighthouse Career Center and Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods
London & Laurel County 1
LondonCall to confirm
Come-Unity Cooperative Care
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
- blankets
- winter coats
- diapers
- hygiene products
Somerset & Lake Cumberland 5
SomersetCall to confirm
Good Samaritan Thrift Store
- clothing
- household items
SomersetCall to confirm
God's Helping Hands
- clothing
SomersetCall to confirm
ABA Gives
- clothing
SomersetCall to confirm
St. Mildred's Outreach
- clothing
BronstonCall to confirm
Bronston First Baptist Clothing Closet
- clothing
Glasgow, Campbellsville & South Central Kentucky 6
GlasgowCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Family Store - Glasgow
- clothing
- household goods
GlasgowCall to confirm
Goodwill - Glasgow
- clothing
- household goods
GlasgowCall to confirm
Next Step
- clothing
- household items
- non-perishable food
GlasgowCall to confirm
Community Relief Fund
- non-perishable food
- clothing
MunfordvilleCall to confirm
Munfordville Baptist Church Clothing Closet
- clothing
Horse CaveCall to confirm
Horse Cave Christian Church Clothing Closet
- clothing
Bowling Green & Warren County 5
Bowling GreenFree pickupCall to confirm
Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County ReStore
- furniture
- home decor
- working kitchen appliances
- tools and garden equipment
- building supplies (call first)
- clothing
- toys and video games
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Bowling Green
- clothing
- household items
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Bowling Green
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Bowling Green
HOTEL INC
- non-perishable food
- coats, hats and gloves
- blankets
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
International Center of Kentucky - Item Donations
- new cribs and mattresses
- car seats and strollers
- diapers and baby care
- hygiene items
- cleaning supplies
- kitchenware, bedding and towels
- new or gently used clothing and shoes
Not accepted: used mattresses; used undergarments; heavily torn clothing; clothing with vulgar language or images
Russellville, Franklin & Scottsville 6
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Logan County Good Samaritan
- food
- clothing
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Jesus Community Center
- food
- clothing
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Agape Service Foundation
- food
- clothing
FranklinCall to confirm
Franklin-Simpson Good Samaritan
- food
- clothing
ScottsvilleCall to confirm
Scottsville First United Methodist Church Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
- food
- clothing
BrownsvilleCall to confirm
St. John's Thrift Store and Food Pantry
- clothing
- household items
- food
Owensboro & Daviess County 3
OwensboroCall to confirm
Owensboro Goodwill Industries
- clothing
- household items
OwensboroCall to confirm
St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter - resale donations
- furniture
- clothing and shoes
- games and toys
- sports equipment
- electronics
- household items
Owensboro
Help Office of Owensboro
- food
- clothing
- household items
- personal care items
- backpacks
Henderson & Union County 1
HendersonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Henderson Thrift Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
Madisonville & the Pennyrile 5
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill - Madisonville
- clothing
- household items
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Madisonville
- clothing
- household items
NeboCall to confirm
Common Garments Ministry
- clothing
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
Hopkins County Assistance Center
- food
- clothing
PrincetonCall to confirm
Joseph's Storage Bin
- clothing
Hopkinsville & Fort Campbell 4
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
Hopkinsville Goodwill
- clothing
- household items
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
- clothing
- household items
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Hopkinsville (shelter and food pantry)
- food
- clothing
- household items
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
Impact Ministries
- food
- clothing
Paducah & Kentucky Lake 1
PaducahCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Paducah
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Murray, Mayfield & the Purchase 2
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