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⚽ Where to donate sports equipment
Balls, bats, gloves, cleats and other gear help kids play on teams their families might not otherwise afford. Youth leagues, schools and sports equipment charities put it to use.
Before you go
- Only give gear you'd trust a child to use. Cracked bats and broken straps belong in the trash.
- Helmets usually must be fairly new; many programs won't take ones older than 5 years.
- Clean pads and gloves and pair up cleats.
- Ask your local youth league or school coach; they often need gear right away.
180 local places we've checked take sports equipment, plus 2 national programs.
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
Leveling the Playing Field
- How: Drop off at a warehouse donation bin (Atlanta, Baltimore, Greater Washington, Philadelphia, Southeast Michigan, Western New York) or ship to a warehouse at your own cost.
- Rules: Shipping addresses are listed on the donate page (no Atlanta shipping address). Football and baseball/softball helmets must be 5 years old or newer; mouthguards must be in the package. Large items (e.g. treadmills, basketball hoops) can be picked up through partner ReSupply in its warehouse areas. Tax receipts on request.
- Football, golf, lacrosse, basketball, hockey, soccer, field hockey, baseball/softball, racquet sports and volleyball gear
- Balls, bats, sticks, cleats, pads, nets and goals
- Jump ropes, free weights, first aid kits
Not accepted: Bikes and bike helmets; Clothing and hats; Used running shoes; Exercise machines; Fishing gear; Skis and snowboards
Nationwide
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball
- How: Ship with the donation form to 21 Bon Air Drive, Warminster, PA 18974, or schedule a drop-off in Warminster, PA or Los Angeles, CA.
- Rules: Check the Donated Item Guidelines PDF on the site for specific items such as helmets. Call before sending freight. Shipping discounts may be available. 501(c)(3).
- Baseball and softball equipment in safe, usable condition
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