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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Maine
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.
36 places in Maine take clothes and shoes.
Portland & Cumberland County 9
PortlandCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Family Store - Portland
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
Website ↗ 1-800-SA-TRUCK
South Portland
Goodwill Northern New England - South Portland (Maine Mall)
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
South Portland
Goodwill Northern New England - South Portland (Mill Creek)
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Westbrook
Goodwill Northern New England - Westbrook
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Falmouth
Goodwill Northern New England - Falmouth
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Gorham
Goodwill Northern New England - Gorham
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Windham
Goodwill Northern New England - Windham
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Brunswick
Goodwill Northern New England - Brunswick
- clothing
- household goods (see Goodwill's donation list)
Biddeford, Sanford & York County 3
BiddefordCall to confirm
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center / In-a-Pinch Non-Food Pantry
- non-food household and personal care items
- clothing including work attire
SacoCall to confirm
Saco Food Pantry / Open Hands, Open Heart
- non-perishable food
- children's clothing
BerwickCall to confirm
Community Clothes Closet at Berwick United Methodist Church
- clothing
Lewiston-Auburn & Western Maine 6
LewistonCall to confirm
Trinity Jubilee Center
- diapers (sizes 3-6)
- adult winter coats and boots, gloves, hats
- new underwear
- backpacks, fans, microwaves, pots and pans
- towels, blankets, adult sleeping bags
- new toiletries and laundry soap
- unopened condiments, baked beans, new to-go containers
Not accepted: general clothing (pants, shirts); children's winter gear; home-cooked, perishable or expired food
Lewiston
The Salvation Army Family Store - Lewiston
- clothing, furniture and household goods (call to confirm)
Lewiston
The Salvation Army Lewiston/Auburn Corps Community Center (Coats for Kids and Adults)
- coats for children and adults (call to confirm)
LewistonCall to confirm
Hope House Free Family Thrift Store
- clothing and household items (call to confirm)
LisbonCall to confirm
Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Clothing Bank
- clothing (call to confirm)
Mexico
River Valley Free Store
- clothing and household items (call to confirm)
Augusta, Waterville & Skowhegan 8
AugustaCall to confirm
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Augusta
- clothing
- household goods
WatervilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Store - Waterville
- clothing
- household goods
AugustaCall to confirm
Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store - Augusta
- clothing
- household goods
Waterville
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter
- clothing and shoes (any size)
- toiletries
- linens
Not accepted: toys; electronics; knitted blankets; furniture; infant equipment
Belgrade
Belgrade Bible Church Clothing Closet
- clothing and shoes (all sizes)
- some baby gear
GardinerCall to confirm
United Methodist Clothes Closet
- clothing
MonmouthCall to confirm
Vestry Community Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods
BinghamCall to confirm
St. Peter Thrift Shop & Food Pantry
- clothing
- household goods
- nonperishable food
Bath, Rockland, Belfast & the Midcoast 2
Topsham
Goodwill - Topsham
- Clothing
- Household goods
Rockland
New Hope Midcoast - Shop for Hope clothing drive
- Clothing for all ages (damage-free)
- New children's underwear
- Jewelry, shoes, hats, gloves and bags
Bangor & the Highlands 3
Bangor
The Attic Thrift Store
- household goods and clothing (call to confirm)
Old TownCall to confirm
Holy Family Thrift Shop
- clothing and household goods (call to confirm)
Old Town
Crossroads Resource Center
- usable clothing and household items (bring something to exchange)
Ellsworth, Bar Harbor & Downeast 1
Eastport
New to You Thrift Store (Christ Church Eastport)
- clothing
- linens
- small household items (clean and in good repair)
Presque Isle & The County 4
Presque Isle
Threads of Hope Thrift Store - Presque Isle (Catholic Charities Maine)
- clothing
- furniture
- appliances
- building materials
- household goods
- food
Caribou
Threads of Hope Thrift Store - Caribou
- clothing
- household goods
Monticello
Threads of Hope Thrift Store - Monticello
- clothing
- household goods
Houlton
The Salvation Army Houlton Family Thrift Store & Donation Center
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
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