Goodwill Memphis (Goodwill Homes Community Services) donation centers
clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry
furniture
household wares and linens
TVs, microwaves, vacuums, small appliances
computers (working or not)
books, records, CDs, DVDs
toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; paint, food, medication; cribs, car seats, strollers; weapons, fireworks, fuel and propane tanks; tires and car batteries; old big-back TVs
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