Midland ParkCall to confirm
Midland Park Community Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- accessories
- toys
- electronics
- linens
- books
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👟 Where to donate shoes in New Jersey
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.
9 places in New Jersey take shoes.
Hackensack & Bergen County 1
Jersey City, Hoboken & Hudson County 2
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Dress for Success Hudson County
- professional attire
- shoes
- handbags
- accessories
- new toiletries
Not accepted: clothing not dry-cleaned and on hangers
Jersey CityCall to confirm
Goodwill NYNJ - Jersey City
- clothing
- shoes
- jewelry
- accessories
- handbags
- luggage
- household goods
Elizabeth & Union County 1
Union
2nd Ave. / GreenDrop Community Donation Center (benefits Purple Heart Foundation)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
New Brunswick, Edison & Middlesex County 3
EdisonFree pickup
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen - Clothing Drop Boxes
- gently worn clothes
- shoes
- small household appliances
- small furniture (by pickup)
Piscataway
FISH, Inc. (Middlesex County)
- clothing
- coats
- footwear
- bed linens and blankets
- small toys and games
- books
Not accepted: items not in good condition
MetuchenCall to confirm
Help Others Mission
- clothing and shoes
- household items
- sporting goods
- books, CDs, videos
- electronics
Monmouth County & the Northern Shore 1
Freehold
St. Peter's Thrift Shop
- clothing, shoes and outerwear in good condition
- towels and bedding
- kitchen utensils and cookware
- games and luggage
Not accepted: cribs; infant or toddler car seats; mattresses and mattress covers; textbooks and cookbooks; broken or stained toys
Glassboro, Woodbury & Gloucester County 1
SwedesboroCall to confirm
King's Things Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- household items
- toys
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