Elmwood ParkCall to confirm
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Elmwood Park
- clothing
- accessories
- household goods
- gently used resalable items
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in New Jersey
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.
64 places in New Jersey take clothes and shoes.
Hackensack & Bergen County 6
South HackensackCall to confirm
Goodwill NYNJ Outlet Store & Donation Center - South Hackensack
- clothing
- household goods
- gently used resalable items
WyckoffCall to confirm
Families for Families
- clothing
- food
- toiletries
- cleaning supplies
- household goods
- some furniture
Midland ParkCall to confirm
Midland Park Community Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- accessories
- toys
- electronics
- linens
- books
HackensackCall to confirm
Bergen County Donation Center (Housing, Health & Human Services Center)
- clothing
- personal care items
- goods for people in county shelters
Little FerryCall to confirm
Mom's Mission Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
- gently used items
Jersey City, Hoboken & Hudson County 9
HobokenCall to confirm
In Jesus' Name Charities
- in-season clothing
- food
HobokenCall to confirm
St. Mary's Advocates Thrift Shop
- clothing
- household items in sellable condition
Not accepted: items not in sellable condition
Jersey CityCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Jersey City
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
- appliances
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Dress for Success Hudson County
- professional attire
- shoes
- handbags
- accessories
- new toiletries
Not accepted: clothing not dry-cleaned and on hangers
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Covenant House New Jersey - Jersey City
- new toiletries
- linens
- clothing
- gift cards
Not accepted: red or purple clothing
Jersey CityCall to confirm
WomenRising
- new toiletries
- new clothing
- new bedding
- games
- books
- office equipment
Not accepted: used items
Jersey CityCall to confirm
York Street Project
- used clothing
- toiletries
- medicine
- cleaning and laundry supplies
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Hope House
- food
- clothing
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Goodwill NYNJ - Jersey City
- clothing
- shoes
- jewelry
- accessories
- handbags
- luggage
- household goods
Newark & Essex County 5
NewarkCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Family Store - Pennington Street
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
MontclairCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Montclair Citadel Corps
- clothing
- small furniture
- non-perishable food
MontclairCall to confirm
Toni's Closet
- gently used clothing
- toys
- home items
Montclair
Second Time Around Shop
- clothing for all ages
- jewelry
- household goods
- books
- baby gear
- toys
- collectibles
MontclairCall to confirm
Little Treasure Thrift Shop
- clothing
- office supplies
- household goods
- paper bags
- artwork
Paterson & Passaic County 5
PassaicCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Store #3 Passaic
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture (call to confirm)
Paterson
Father English Food Pantry & Clothing Boutique (Catholic Charities)
- food
- clothing
- household items (call to confirm)
PatersonCall to confirm
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation - Food Pantry & Men's Shelter
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
- clothing for shelter guests - call to confirm
PassaicCall to confirm
Saint John's Thrift Shop
- household and kitchen items
- men's, women's and children's clothing
- seasonal decorations and supplies
Wayne
Wayne Township Animal Shelter
- dog and cat food, canned and dry (unopened)
- non-clumping cat litter
- towels and washcloths
- blankets and comforters
- bleach, paper towels, disinfecting wipes
- meat baby food (for kittens)
Not accepted: open bags of pet food
Elizabeth & Union County 2
Union
2nd Ave. / GreenDrop Community Donation Center (benefits Purple Heart Foundation)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
Summit
SAGE Resale Shop (SAGE Eldercare)
- furniture
- housewares and china
- linens
- jewelry
- current clothing
- knickknacks and collectibles
- books
New Brunswick, Edison & Middlesex County 5
EdisonFree pickup
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen - Clothing Drop Boxes
- gently worn clothes
- shoes
- small household appliances
- small furniture (by pickup)
Woodbridge
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Woodbridge
- clothing
- household goods
East Brunswick
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - East Brunswick
- clothing
- household goods
Piscataway
FISH, Inc. (Middlesex County)
- clothing
- coats
- footwear
- bed linens and blankets
- small toys and games
- books
Not accepted: items not in good condition
MetuchenCall to confirm
Help Others Mission
- clothing and shoes
- household items
- sporting goods
- books, CDs, videos
- electronics
Monmouth County & the Northern Shore 3
Red Bank
Lunch Break
- food
- clothing
- general items (see website)
Eatontown
Maureen O'Brien Cats & Dogs Thrift Store (Monmouth County SPCA)
- in-season clothing
- household goods
- pet food, treats and supplies for the shelter (see wish list)
Not accepted: furniture; reference books and textbooks; ripped, rusted, broken or stained items; out-of-season clothing and holiday items; older electronics
Freehold
St. Peter's Thrift Shop
- clothing, shoes and outerwear in good condition
- towels and bedding
- kitchen utensils and cookware
- games and luggage
Not accepted: cribs; infant or toddler car seats; mattresses and mattress covers; textbooks and cookbooks; broken or stained toys
Morristown & Morris County 5
MorristownFree pickup
Market Street Mission Morristown Thrift Store
- Clothing
- Lightly used furniture
- Household goods
- Antiques and collectibles
- Seasonal items
Not accepted: Beds, mattresses, box springs; Damaged furniture; Cribs, car seats, strollers, toys; Medical and exercise equipment; Sporting goods; Books
Chester
Jersey Battered Women's Service (JBWS) Donation Bin
- Used clothing
- Bedding, towels, curtains
- Handbags
- Toiletries and household items
- Baby items and cleaning supplies (per wish list)
Morristown
Salvation Army Morristown Corps
- Non-perishable food
- Clothing (call first)
DoverCall to confirm
Salvation Army Dover Corps
- Non-perishable food
- Clothing (call first)
MorristownCall to confirm
Our Place Day Shelter
- Food
- Clothing (call first)
Somerville, Bridgewater & Somerset County 1
HillsboroughCall to confirm
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Hillsborough
- Clothing
- Household goods
Flemington & Hunterdon County 1
Clinton
Open Cupboard Thrift Shop & Food Pantry
- Household items
- Clothing
- Non-perishable food
Not accepted: Electronics; Large furniture; Exercise equipment; Mattresses
Newton, Phillipsburg & the Skylands 3
Phillipsburg
Catholic Charities Warren County Thrift Store
- clothing (no tears, rips or stains)
- household items
- working small appliances
Not accepted: damaged clothing; appliances needing repair
FranklinCall to confirm
Catholic Family & Community Services Food Pantry and Thrift Store
- non-perishable food
- clothing and household goods - call to confirm
VernonCall to confirm
Vernon United Methodist Church Food Pantry & Clothing Ministry
- non-perishable food
- clothing
Trenton, Princeton & Mercer County 4
Lawrenceville
Capital Thrift
- clothing
- glassware
- household items
Trenton
Rescue Mission of Trenton
- clothing and household items - call to confirm
Trenton
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
- bottled water
- canned tuna and chicken
- canned soup
- peanut butter
- granola bars
- full-size toiletries
- socks
Princeton
Princeton Mobile Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (beans, pasta, peanut butter, cereal)
- personal hygiene items
- clean gently used clothes
- bedding
- small household items
Mount Holly, Moorestown & Burlington County 1
Moorestown
Moorestown Friends School Thrift Shop
- clothing
- linens
- books
- furniture
- household items
- jewelry
- wall art
Camden, Cherry Hill & Camden County 1
Cherry HillCall to confirm
Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Cherry Hill
- gently used clothing and accessories
- household goods
- toys
- books
- computers and electronics
- furniture
- home medical equipment
Glassboro, Woodbury & Gloucester County 1
SwedesboroCall to confirm
King's Things Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- household items
- toys
Atlantic City & Atlantic County 11
Atlantic City
Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
Egg Harbor Township
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Cardiff
- clothing
- household items
Hammonton
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Hammonton
- clothing
- household items
Atlantic CityCall to confirm
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
- clothing (donation bins)
Northfield
Charity Center Thrift
- clothing
- household items
Egg Harbor Township
The Arc Makes Cents, Too! - Egg Harbor Township
- clothing
- household items
Ventnor
The Arc Makes Cents, Too! - Ventnor
- clothing
- household items
Galloway
The Alcove Thrift Shop
- clothing
- household items
Egg Harbor Township
VIM Thrift Store
- clothing
- household items
Somers Point
Shore Medical Center Thrift Shop
- clothing
- household items
Egg Harbor Township
Second Chance Thrift Shop
- clothing
- household items
Vineland, Bridgeton & Salem 1
Vineland
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Vineland
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
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