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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in Virginia

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.

11 places in Virginia take toys and games.

Fairfax County, Fairfax & Falls Church 1

Falls Church

NVFS Thrift Shop (Northern Virginia Family Service)

2860 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042

clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry
home decor, linens, rugs
kitchen items and working small appliances
small to medium furniture in excellent condition
toys, games, sporting goods, bikes
books, CDs, DVDs
working flat-screen TVs up to 4 years old

Not accepted: beds, mattresses, futons; baby equipment; large appliances; computers and printers; medical supplies, food, chemicals; pianos and large exercise equipment

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Staunton, Waynesboro & Lexington 1

LexingtonFree pickup

Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Lexington

114 Walker St, Lexington, VA 24450

Household goods
Appliances
Toys
Furniture and building materials

Pickup: Yes - free pickup anywhere in Rockbridge County

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Charlottesville & Albemarle 1

CharlottesvilleFree pickupCall to confirm

Salvation Army Family Store - Charlottesville

207 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

furniture
clothing and shoes
small appliances
books and media
toys
kitchenware
lamps

Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; pianos and organs; gas-powered lawn equipment; large appliances; cribs, car seats, umbrella strollers

Pickup: Yes - free pickup Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna and Greene (call 434-979-5230)

Website ↗ 434-979-5230

Richmond City 1

Richmond

Richmond SPCA

2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220

dry and wet cat and dog food (unopened)
wet kitten/cat food
litter pans
cat toys
poop bags
gallon zip bags
dog crates

Not accepted: opened pet food; refrigerated/frozen pet food; medications; rawhides; electric blankets; retractable leashes

Website ↗ 804-521-1308

Lynchburg & Bedford 1

LynchburgCall to confirm

The Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg

2211 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501

breakfast supplies and food
Angel Tree clothing and toys (seasonal)

Website ↗ 434-485-7362

Roanoke, Salem & Alleghany Highlands 1

RoanokeFree pickup

Rescue Mission of Roanoke

402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24003

food
wild game (via a partner processor)
goods for shelter guests (call)

Pickup: Yes - call 540-777-7676 to arrange a food or donation pickup

Website ↗ 540-343-7227

Blacksburg, Christiansburg & Radford 1

Christiansburg

Montgomery County Animal Care & Adoption Center

480 Cinnabar Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073

Purina Cat Chow and Kitten Chow, pate-style canned cat food
cat litter and toys
Purina Dog Chow, canned dog food
Kong toys, Nylabones, soft dog treats
laundry detergent, Dawn dish soap, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, paper towels, scrub brushes

Website ↗ 540-382-5795