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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in Kentucky
Clean toys and complete games go to thrift stores year-round. Around the holidays, toy drives need new toys for local kids.
Before you go
- Check that puzzles and games have all their pieces.
- Stuffed animals are welcome at some animal shelters as pet toys.
13 places in Kentucky take toys and games.
Louisville
Kentucky Humane Society - East Campus
- canned dog food and dry/canned cat food
- clay unscented cat litter
- clean gently used pet beds
- durable non-plush dog toys, soft treats
- carriers, uncovered litter boxes
- cleaning supplies (bleach, detergent, paper towels)
- laptops or desktop computers
Not accepted: rawhides; plush dog toys; covered litter boxes; scented litter
Louisville
Kentucky Humane Society - Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center
- pet food and litter
- pet beds, toys, carriers
- cleaning supplies
- horse care items
Not accepted: rawhides; plush dog toys
LouisvilleCall to confirm
Louisville Metro Animal Services - Animal House Adoption Center
- towels and bath mats
- dog and cat food, canned puppy/kitten food
- medium/large dog toys, KONGs
- collars and leashes
- canned pumpkin, peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken
- bleach, wipes, dish soap, paper towels
- storage containers with lids
Shelbyville
Operation Care and The Encore Shop Thrift Store
- gently used clothing and children's clothing
- gently used furniture
- household items
- children's toys
- school supplies
- seasonal items such as Christmas trees, decorations and heavy blankets
- non-perishable food
Shepherdsville
Bullitt County Animal Shelter
- blankets and towels
- cat litter (clumping)
- cleaning supplies
- dry and canned dog and cat food
- treats and peanut butter
- dog and cat toys
Lexington
Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Lexington
- new or gently used clothing
- household items and decor
- jewelry and accessories
- books, movies and music
- dishes and cookware
- toys
Not accepted: furniture; mattresses and box springs; large appliances; vehicle tires or batteries; paint or chemicals
CovingtonCall to confirm
Brighton Center - Thrifting on Eastern
- in-season new and gently used clothing
- kitchenware
- small appliances
- toys
- home decor
- small furniture
- fashion accessories
CovingtonCall to confirm
Be Concerned - The People's Pantry
- non-perishable food
- hygiene products
- cleaning supplies
- toys (holiday season)
CovingtonCall to confirm
Kenton County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- pet toys
- blankets
- treats
- cleaning supplies
- medical supplies (call first)
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
Bowling GreenFree pickupCall to confirm
Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County ReStore
- furniture
- home decor
- working kitchen appliances
- tools and garden equipment
- building supplies (call first)
- clothing
- toys and video games
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for most furniture and many kitchen appliances
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
OwensboroCall to confirm
St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter - resale donations
- furniture
- clothing and shoes
- games and toys
- sports equipment
- electronics
- household items