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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Virginia

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

126 places in Virginia take clothes and shoes.

Fairfax County, Fairfax & Falls Church 2

Falls Church

NVFS Thrift Shop (Northern Virginia Family Service)

  • clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry
  • home decor, linens, rugs
  • kitchen items and working small appliances
  • small to medium furniture in excellent condition
  • toys, games, sporting goods, bikes
  • books, CDs, DVDs
  • working flat-screen TVs up to 4 years old
Not accepted: beds, mattresses, futons; baby equipment; large appliances; computers and printers; medical supplies, food, chemicals; pianos and large exercise equipment

Arlington & Alexandria 2

Leesburg, Ashburn & Loudoun County 5

Leesburg

The Salvation Army Family Store - Leesburg

  • gently used clothing
  • furniture
  • household items
Not accepted: mattresses; TVs older than 7 years; built-in appliances; recalled-prone children's items (car seats, cribs, strollers); auto parts; paint or chemicals
LeesburgCall to confirm

Goodwill Retail Stores and Donation Centers

  • clothing
  • household items

Prince William County & Manassas 5

ManassasCall to confirm

Goodwill - Sudley Road

  • clothing
  • linens, towels and blankets
  • curtains and drapes
  • handbags and belts
  • paired shoes
  • household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
ManassasCall to confirm

Goodwill - Liberia Avenue

  • clothing
  • linens, towels and blankets
  • curtains and drapes
  • handbags and belts
  • paired shoes
  • household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
Dale CityCall to confirm

Goodwill - Dale City

  • clothing
  • linens, towels and blankets
  • curtains and drapes
  • handbags and belts
  • paired shoes
  • household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
ManassasCall to confirm

The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Manassas

  • clothing
  • linens, towels and blankets
  • curtains and drapes
  • handbags and belts
  • paired shoes
  • household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs

Fredericksburg, Stafford & Spotsylvania 5

Bowling GreenCall to confirm

Glory Outreach (Salem Baptist Church)

E Broaddus Ave (next to the Shell station), Bowling Green, VA
  • Food
  • Clothing

Culpeper, Warrenton & Orange 2

Winchester & Northern Shenandoah Valley 9

Winchester

Salvation Army Thrift Store - Winchester

  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Small appliances
  • Fans and air conditioners
  • Bedding and linens
  • Household goods

Harrisonburg & Luray 6

Harrisonburg

Mercy House Thrift Stores

  • Clothing
  • Household goods

Staunton, Waynesboro & Lexington 1

StauntonFree pickup

Salvation Army Thrift Store - Staunton

  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Household goods
Not accepted: Ripped, stained or broken items; Baby beds; Car seats
Pickup: Yes - donation pickup available; call (540) 886-9830

Charlottesville & Albemarle 7

CharlottesvilleFree pickupCall to confirm

Salvation Army Family Store - Charlottesville

  • furniture
  • clothing and shoes
  • small appliances
  • books and media
  • toys
  • kitchenware
  • lamps
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; pianos and organs; gas-powered lawn equipment; large appliances; cribs, car seats, umbrella strollers
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna and Greene (call 434-979-5230)

Richmond City 1

Henrico County 5

Chesterfield, Powhatan & Amelia 6

Hanover, Goochland & New Kent 1

Petersburg, Hopewell & Colonial Heights 1

Farmville, South Hill & Emporia 1

Danville, Chatham & South Boston 5

Martinsville & Stuart 6

Lynchburg & Bedford 2

Blacksburg, Christiansburg & Radford 3

Wytheville, Marion & Galax 1

MarionCall to confirm

First United Methodist Church of Marion - food pantry and clothing closet

  • non-perishable food
  • clothing

Bristol, Abingdon & Gate City 5

Southwest Virginia Coalfields: Wise, Grundy & Tazewell 6

NortonCall to confirm

Family Crisis Support Services

  • household and personal-care items (call first)
  • clothing for its Twice as Nice thrift store
ClintwoodCall to confirm

Twice as Nice thrift store (Family Crisis Support Services)

Main St, Clintwood, VA
  • clothing
  • household goods

Virginia Beach 5

Virginia BeachFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 3605 East Virginia Beach Boulevard

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia BeachFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 550 First Colonial Road

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia BeachFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 4717 Shore Drive

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia Beach

Samaritan House

  • food
  • new toiletries
  • linens and towels
  • cleaning supplies
  • new or gently used clothing for all ages
  • baby diapers, wipes and clothes
  • dishes, cookware and silverware
Not accepted: used undergarments; opened toiletries or personal care items
Pickup: Pickups are arranged through partner Thrift Store City at 757-583-7211

Norfolk 5

NorfolkFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 795 Monticello Avenue

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
NorfolkFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 1356 E. Little Creek Road

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
NorfolkFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 6159 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Norfolk

Union Mission Ministries

  • new clothing and footwear
  • new or gently used luggage
  • new or very gently used winter coats
  • white bed and bath linens
  • household items and small appliances
  • wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers
  • bicycles
Not accepted: canned goods drives (except listed kitchen staples)
Norfolk

Norfolk Animal Care Center

  • unopened cat and dog food
  • unopened cat litter
  • blankets, towels, washcloths and comforters
  • toys, collars and leashes
  • wire dog crates and hard cat carriers
  • bowls, buckets and litterboxes
  • small animal supplies
Not accepted: prescription medications; toilet paper rolls; sheets; shredded paper

Chesapeake 4

ChesapeakeFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 220 N. Battlefield Boulevard

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
ChesapeakeFree pickupCall to confirm

CHKD Thrift Store - 1105 S. Military Highway

  • clothing and shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437

Portsmouth 2

PortsmouthFree pickup

CHKD Thrift Store - Portsmouth

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)

Suffolk, Smithfield & Franklin 5

SuffolkFree pickup

CHKD Thrift Store - Suffolk

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
FranklinFree pickup

CHKD Thrift Store - Franklin

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)

Newport News 4

Hampton & Poquoson 4

Williamsburg, James City & York 7

WilliamsburgFree pickup

CHKD Thrift Store - Williamsburg

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • books and DVDs
  • furniture
  • artwork
Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Williamsburg 757-874-5437)

Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula 3

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