Cranston
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Donation Center - Cranston
- clothing
- linens
- small housewares
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Rhode Island
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.
9 places in Rhode Island take clothes and shoes.
Providence & Northern Rhode Island 5
Johnston
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Donation Center - Johnston
- clothing
- linens
- small housewares
Providence
Savers Community Donation Center - Providence (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
East ProvidenceCall to confirm
Savers Community Donation Center - East Providence (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
WoonsocketCall to confirm
Savers Community Donation Center - Woonsocket (benefits BBBSRI)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
Warwick & Kent County 1
Warwick
The Salvation Army Store - Warwick
- clothing, furniture and household goods (call to confirm)
South County 1
Westerly
Jonnycake Center of Westerly - Thrift Store & Food Pantry
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture in sellable condition
- fresh produce
- non-perishable food
Newport & the East Bay 2
Bristol
East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
- clothing
- housewares
- nonperishable food
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Transfer Station donation bins
- clothing
- shoes
- towels, sheets and curtains
- books (separate bins)
Not accepted: rugs, carpeting or rags contaminated with oil, paint or other hazardous waste
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