LouisvilleCall to confirm
WaterStep Shoe Collection (Louisville Zoo bin)
- very gently used shoes
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👟 Where to donate shoes in Kentucky
Gently worn shoes go to people who need them, at home and abroad. Many drop-off sites and shoe charities take every style and size.
Before you go
- Shoes with holes, mold or broken soles should be recycled, not donated.
- Tie or rubber-band pairs together so they stay matched.
- Clean off mud and dirt before you drop them off.
- Some drop-off sites limit how many pairs you can bring at once.
28 places in Kentucky take shoes.
Louisville & Jefferson County 1
Lexington & Fayette County 1
LexingtonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Lexington
- canned meats, soups and vegetables
- pasta sauce, cereal, peanut butter
- canned fruit and juice
- shoes
- diapers (all sizes)
Not accepted: clothing (not accepted at the Lexington location)
Richmond, Berea & Winchester 1
Winchester
CC's Closet (Clark County Community Services)
- clothing
- shoes
- housewares
- kitchen items
Covington & Kenton County 6
CovingtonCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Erlanger Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, foot rests)
- winter coats, hats and gloves
Fort Wright
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Agnes Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Fort Mitchell
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - Blessed Sacrament Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Erlanger
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Barbara Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Elsmere
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Henry Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Edgewood
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Pius Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Florence & Boone County 5
FlorenceCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Florence Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
Florence
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Paul Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Burlington
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Union
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Timothy Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Walton
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - All Saints Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Newport, Fort Thomas & Campbell County 3
Cold SpringCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Cold Spring Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
FalmouthCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Falmouth Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
Alexandria
St. Vincent de Paul NKY Blue Donation Bin - St. Mary Church
- clothing (bagged)
- shoes (bagged)
Not accepted: glass; furniture; mattresses; major appliances
Pikeville & the Big Sandy 5
PikevilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Pikeville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
PrestonsburgCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Prestonsburg
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
PaintsvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Paintsville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
InezCall to confirm
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Inez
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
DavidCall to confirm
St. Vincent Mission (food pantry and second hand store)
- men's and boys' clothing and shoes
- kitchen items, pots and pans
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- books, toys and purses
- personal care and cleaning supplies
- school supplies
Hazard & the Mountain Counties 1
HazardCall to confirm
Goodwill - Hazard
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
Middlesboro, Harlan & Corbin 3
MiddlesboroCall to confirm
Goodwill - Middlesboro
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
HarlanCall to confirm
Goodwill - Harlan
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
BarbourvilleCall to confirm
Goodwill - Barbourville
- clothing
- shoes
- household goods
Bowling Green & Warren County 1
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
International Center of Kentucky - Item Donations
- new cribs and mattresses
- car seats and strollers
- diapers and baby care
- hygiene items
- cleaning supplies
- kitchenware, bedding and towels
- new or gently used clothing and shoes
Not accepted: used mattresses; used undergarments; heavily torn clothing; clothing with vulgar language or images
Owensboro & Daviess County 1
OwensboroCall to confirm
St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter - resale donations
- furniture
- clothing and shoes
- games and toys
- sports equipment
- electronics
- household items
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