MilwaukeeFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Milwaukee South
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- cleaning and serving supplies
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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Wisconsin
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.
110 places in Wisconsin take clothes and shoes.
Milwaukee & Milwaukee County 4
MilwaukeeFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Milwaukee North
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- cleaning and serving supplies
GreenfieldFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Greenfield
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
- cleaning and serving supplies
MilwaukeeFree pickupCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Milwaukee County
- furniture
- clothing
- household goods
- appliances
- vehicles
Waukesha & Lake Country 2
West Bend, Mequon & the North Shore 4
GraftonCall to confirm
Family Sharing of Ozaukee County
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household goods
- food (pantry)
West Bend
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - West Bend
- clothing and shoes
- books and media
- toys and sports equipment
- housewares and small appliances
- furniture (no waterbeds)
- flat-screen TVs
- electronics and computers
Not accepted: CRT TVs and monitors; cribs and recalled car seats; household chemicals; large appliances; mattresses and box springs; building materials
GraftonCall to confirm
Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center - Grafton
- clothing and shoes
- books and media
- housewares and small appliances
- furniture (no waterbeds)
- flat-screen TVs
- electronics
Not accepted: CRT TVs and monitors; large appliances; mattresses; household chemicals
Port WashingtonCall to confirm
The Food Pantry, Inc. (Port Washington Food Pantry)
- nutritious supplemental food
- clothing
- household items
Racine & Racine County 2
Racine
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Racine
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
BurlingtonCall to confirm
Love INC of Burlington - Thrift Store and Food Pantry
- clothing
- household goods
- non-perishable food
Kenosha & Kenosha County 2
KenoshaCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Store and Food Pantry - Kenosha
- clothing
- household goods
- non-perishable food
KenoshaCall to confirm
Grace Lutheran Welcome Center
- coats, hats and gloves
- blankets
- non-perishable food
Lake Geneva, Elkhorn & Walworth County 4
Lake GenevaCall to confirm
9 Lives Boutique (Lakeland Animal Shelter resale shop)
- jewelry
- antique and fine furniture
- designer clothing
- housewares
Delavan
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Delavan
- clothing
- household goods
- general thrift donations (see Goodwill guidelines)
ElkhornCall to confirm
Circle of Friends Mission Thrift Store
- clothing including children's clothing (call to confirm other items)
WhitewaterCall to confirm
The Community Space
- food, clothing, furniture, books and household items (call to confirm what it takes)
Watertown, Beaver Dam & Fort Atkinson 2
Fort AtkinsonCall to confirm
Opportunities Clothing Pantry
- clothing - call to confirm
Fort AtkinsonCall to confirm
Trudy's Room Clothing Pantry
- clothing - call to confirm
Madison & Dane County 9
MadisonFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul - Williamson Street Store
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household items
Sun PrairieFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul - Sun Prairie Store
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household items
StoughtonFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul - Stoughton Store
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household items
VeronaFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul - Verona Store
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household items
WaunakeeFree pickup
St. Vincent de Paul - Waunakee Store
- gently used clothing
- furniture
- household items
MadisonCall to confirm
Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
MadisonCall to confirm
Agrace Thrift Stores
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture (Home Store)
Middleton
WayForward Resources
- food
- household cleaning products
- clothing
- gently used books
MadisonCall to confirm
East Madison Community Center - First Impressions Closet
- men's clothing
Not accepted: household items; general clothing in July and August
Janesville & Beloit 10
Janesville
Goodwill Janesville Store and Donation Center
- clothing
- household goods
JanesvilleCall to confirm
Salvation Army Thrift Store - Janesville
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
BeloitCall to confirm
Salvation Army Thrift Store - Beloit
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
BeloitCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Beloit
- clothing
- household goods
JanesvilleCall to confirm
ECHO (Janesville)
- food
- clothing - call to confirm
BeloitCall to confirm
CARITAS
- clothing - call to confirm
JanesvilleCall to confirm
Faith Works
- clothing - call to confirm
JanesvilleCall to confirm
Acts of Kindness
- clothing - call to confirm
EvansvilleCall to confirm
Evansville Ecumenical Care Closet
- clothing - call to confirm
MiltonCall to confirm
M.O.M.E. (Moms on a Mission)
- clothing and family items - call to confirm
Platteville, Monroe & Southwest Wisconsin 2
MonroeCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul - Monroe
- clothing and household goods - call to confirm
- non-perishable food for its mobile food pantry - call to confirm
MonroeCall to confirm
Monroe Area Community Closet
- clothing - call to confirm
Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells & Portage 2
Prairie du SacCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Community Thrift Store
- clothing and household items - call to confirm
PortageCall to confirm
Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin - Portage
- clothing
- household goods
La Crosse & the Coulee Region 5
La Crosse
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - La Crosse
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
La CrosseCall to confirm
Trinity Lutheran Church Children's Closet and First Teen Clothes Closet
- gently used children's and teen clothing
- shoes
- coats and outerwear
- winter gear
La Crosse
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Women's Clothes Closet
- gently used in-season women's clothing
- shoes
- handbags
- accessories
Not accepted: items in poor repair
La Crosse
Catholic Charities Men's Clothing Closet
- men's clothing
La Crosse
YMCA Community Youth Center Community Closet
- clothing - see current needs on the YMCA website
Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls 7
Eau Claire
Hope Gospel Mission Bargain Center and Building Hope
- clothing and shoes
- lamps and linens
- sporting goods and bikes
- small appliances
- electronics and flat-screen TVs
- new food items
- furniture and appliances (Building Hope)
Eau Claire
Goodwill - Eau Claire
- clothing and shoes
- jewelry
- books and media
- sports equipment
- housewares
- tools
- linens
Not accepted: furniture; large exercise equipment; pianos; large appliances; personal care items; building materials
Eau ClaireCall to confirm
AbleLight Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods
Eau ClaireCall to confirm
Helping Hands for Our Children in the Chippewa Valley
- backpacks
- school supplies
- children's clothing
Eau ClaireCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Chippewa Valley - Hygiene Hub
- personal hygiene products
- cleaning supplies
- clothing, furniture and household items (call to confirm)
Chippewa FallsCall to confirm
St. Francesca Resource Center
- clothing
- food pantry items
BloomerCall to confirm
Bloomer Community Clothes Closet
- clothing
Menomonie, Arcadia & Black River Falls 2
Rice Lake & the Northwest Lakes 2
Barron
Cupboard and Closet
- clothing
- food - call to confirm
Hayward
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Hayward
- clothing
- linens
- kitchenware
- knick-knacks
- sporting goods
- tools
- household items
Not accepted: TVs; baby car seats; large metal desks; large appliances; mattresses and box springs; used carpet or padding
Superior, Ashland & Lake Superior Shore 1
SuperiorCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Superior
- clothing - call to confirm
- household goods - call to confirm
- furniture - call to confirm
Rhinelander, Minocqua & the Northwoods 1
RhinelanderCall to confirm
Nativity of Our Lord Thrift Shop - Downtown
- clothing
- toys
- books
- housewares
- furniture
- appliances
- sporting equipment
Wausau & Merrill 3
Wausau
AbleLight Thrift Shop - Wausau
- clothing
- household goods
- books
- toys
- CDs, DVDs and VHS
- small electronics
- sporting goods
Not accepted: furniture; large appliances; tube TVs; mattresses and box springs; cribs, car seats and baby walkers; chemicals and open paint
Wausau
The Salvation Army - Wausau
- non-perishable food
- personal hygiene items
- school supplies
- new toys and clothing at the holidays
Not accepted: clothing and furniture unless a family is in need - call first
Wausau
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Wausau
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids & Medford 4
MarshfieldCall to confirm
Soup or Socks Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
- non-perishable food
- clothing (call to confirm)
AbbotsfordCall to confirm
Second Chance Gift & Thrift plus Abby Pantry
- household goods and clothing (call to confirm)
- non-perishable food for the pantry
Wisconsin RapidsCall to confirm
Goodwill NCW - Wisconsin Rapids
- clothing
- shoes
- toys
- household items
MarshfieldCall to confirm
Goodwill NCW - Marshfield
- clothing
- shoes
- toys
- household items
Stevens Point & Wautoma 5
Stevens PointCall to confirm
Community Thrift Store and Pantry of Portage County
- clothing
- household goods
- food
Stevens PointCall to confirm
Goodwill - Stevens Point
- clothing
- household goods
PloverCall to confirm
Goodwill - Crossroads Commons
- clothing
- household goods
Stevens Point
St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Project Fresh Clothes
- clothing
Stevens PointCall to confirm
Place of Peace - The Kids Closet
- children's clothing
- food
Waupaca, Shawano & Menominee 4
WaupacaCall to confirm
Goodwill - Waupaca
- clothing
- household goods
WaupacaCall to confirm
Foundations for Living (thrift shop, food pantry, warming shelter)
- clothing
- household goods
- non-perishable food
New LondonCall to confirm
Most Precious Blood Catholic Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods (call first)
New LondonCall to confirm
St. John's Community Thrift Store
- clothing
- household goods (call first)
Green Bay & Brown County 6
Green Bay
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture (call first)
Green BayCall to confirm
Manna for Life Ministries (food pantry and thrift store)
- non-perishable food
- clothing and household goods for its thrift store (call first)
Green BayCall to confirm
The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - food pantry and shelter
- non-perishable food
- clothing and household goods (call first)
Green BayCall to confirm
New Community Shelter
- toiletries
- clothing (call first)
Green BayCall to confirm
St. John's Men's Shelter
- winter clothing
- toiletries (call first)
Green BayCall to confirm
St. John's Women's Shelter
- winter clothing
- toiletries (call first)
Door County & Kewaunee 5
Sturgeon BayCall to confirm
Feed and Clothe My People of Door County
- gently used clothing
- housewares
- clothing, linens and household items for the thrift store
Sturgeon BayCall to confirm
Sunshine House Resale Store
- clothing and linens
- dishes
- children's items
- furniture and exercise equipment
Sturgeon BayCall to confirm
Green Door Thrift
- clothing and linens
- dishes
- children's items
- furniture
CascoCall to confirm
Luxemburg Community Closet
- clothing (call to confirm)
AlgomaCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul - Algoma
- clothing and household items (call to confirm)
Appleton & the Fox Cities 8
Appleton
St. Vincent de Paul Appleton
- clothing
- books and media
- toys and sports gear
- kitchenware
- tools
- linens
- electronics
KaukaunaCall to confirm
Kaukauna St. Vincent de Paul
- clothing and household goods (call first)
Appleton
NOAHH - Neighbors Offering A Helping Hand (Outagamie County)
- furniture
- clothing
- household essentials for children and families
AppletonCall to confirm
The Bargain Garden Thrift Shop
- clothing and shoes
- jewelry
- toys
- books
- housewares
- furniture
- linens
AppletonCall to confirm
AbleLight Thrift Shop - Appleton
- clothing and household goods (call first)
AppletonCall to confirm
Fox Valley Thrift Shoppe
- clothing and household goods (call first)
AppletonCall to confirm
Echoes, A Christian Thrift Store
- clothing and household goods (call first)
Appleton
Goodwill Donation Express - Appleton
- clothing
- household goods
Oshkosh, Neenah & Winnebago County 8
Oshkosh
St. Vincent de Paul Oshkosh
- furniture
- clothing
- books, media and games
- kitchenware
- sporting goods
- luggage
- jewelry
NeenahCall to confirm
Neenah-Menasha St. Vincent de Paul
- clothing and shoes
- bedding
- furniture
- kitchen items
- books
- household goods
- sporting goods
NeenahCall to confirm
AbleLight Thrift Shop - Neenah
- clothing and household goods (call first)
MenashaCall to confirm
Community Clothes Closet
- clothing and shoes
- linens and towels
- books
- stuffed animals
- hygiene items
- office supplies
OshkoshCall to confirm
Goodwill - Oshkosh
- gently used clothing
- household goods
OshkoshCall to confirm
Goodwill - Oshkosh West
- gently used clothing
- household goods
NeenahCall to confirm
Goodwill - Neenah
- gently used clothing
- household goods
MenashaCall to confirm
Goodwill - Menasha (Retail Store and Training Center)
- gently used clothing
- household goods
Fond du Lac, Ripon & Green Lake 4
Fond du Lac
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Fond du Lac
- clothing and shoes
- household goods
- small appliances
- working electronics
Not accepted: torn, broken or stained furniture; TVs more than 2 years old; medical supplies and mobility aids; cribs, car seats and high chairs; mattresses and box springs; air conditioners
Fond du LacCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Fond du Lac
- clothing
- household items
Fond du LacCall to confirm
Goodwill Retail Store - Fond du Lac
- clothing
- household items
RiponCall to confirm
Traded Treasures Thrift Store & Community Food Pantry
- clothing
- household items
- non-perishable food
Sheboygan & Sheboygan County 1
Sheboygan
Goodwill Sheboygan Store & Donation Center
- clothing
- household goods
Manitowoc & Two Rivers 1
Manitowoc
The Salvation Army of Manitowoc
- food drive donations for the pantry
- new toys and clothing (holiday season)
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