seasonal clothing and footwear (esp. professional and winter wear)
new underwear
furniture in good condition
like-new queen, double and twin mattresses
small kitchen appliances, dishware, lamps
unopened hygiene items
Not accepted: damaged or stained furniture or furniture with glass; sofa beds, bunk beds, armoires, outdoor furniture; king mattresses, box springs, bed frames; large appliances, tube TVs; medications; used stuffed animals, cribs, car seats
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large items; book online about a month ahead (call 303-331-2931 for help)
Not accepted: televisions; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; broken, stained or worn furniture; paint and hazardous materials; building and plumbing supplies; auto parts and tires
Not accepted: televisions; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; broken, stained or worn furniture; paint and hazardous materials; building and plumbing supplies; auto parts and tires
Not accepted: televisions; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; broken, stained or worn furniture; paint and hazardous materials; building and plumbing supplies; auto parts and tires
Not accepted: televisions; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; broken, stained or worn furniture; paint and hazardous materials; building and plumbing supplies; auto parts and tires
Not accepted: televisions; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; broken, stained or worn furniture; paint and hazardous materials; building and plumbing supplies; auto parts and tires
Not accepted: mattresses and bedding; cribs and baby gates; TVs, computers and printers; exercise equipment; office desks and sleeper sofas; paint thinners and solvents
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for qualifying donations of 2+ items from garage or outside; schedule online 1-4 weeks ahead
gently used clothing and shoes (work clothes especially)
coats, hats and gloves
new underwear and socks
clean housewares
travel-size hygiene items
new twin sheets, blankets and pillows
food staples and bottled water
Not accepted: furniture and mattresses; large appliances and TVs; medications and medical supplies; hazardous materials; opened food or hygiene products; dirty or broken items
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