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MASSACHUSETTS – DONATIONS
BOOKS
Boston Public Library (City Wide Friends of BPL)
Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 859-2341
Accepted Items: gently used books, CDs & DVDs
Please No: textbooks or out-of-date computer books
Cradles to Crayons
Address: 155 North Beacon Street, Brighton MA
Phone: (617) 779-4700
Loading Dock Drop-Off Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-3pm
Accepted Items: items for children ages infant-12, children’s clothing sizes 0-20, accessories, socks & underwear must be new. Sneakers, sandals & boots, books & toys. New craft & school supplies. Strollers, car seats, swings & pack ‘n plays must be less than 5 years old, in perfect working order, with instructions & manuals. New baby supplies: safety, feeding, bedding, diapering & health supplies. New hygiene: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
Please No: stuffed animals, videos, computer games, violent toys, big plastic toys, riding toys, playhouse kitchens, tables & chair sets, cribs
Donation Town
Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
More Than Words
Address: 242 East Berkeley, 2nd Floor, Boston MA / 56 Felton Street, Waltham MA
Phone: (781) 788-0035
Note: Call to schedule a book pick-up
Accepted Items: all books except Encyclopedias, Periodicals or Magazines, Music Cassettes, Fiction Mass Market Books
Rosie’s Place
Address: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 442-9322
Note: Drop-off open Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm in the blue donations bin, drive through back gate for entrance
Accepted Items: women’s casual clothing (ages 18+), toiletries, non-perishable food items, sheets & towels, kids books, coffee mugs, buttons, jewelry, playing cards
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
CHILDREN’S TOYS & GEAR
Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens
Children’s Clothing Exchange
Address: 1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
Phone: 617-576-0039 ext 1
Accepted Items: Children’s clothing ages infant-12, baby gear/equipment (including toddler car and booster seats, less than 5 years old), new or unused school supplies, toys, books.
Cradles to Crayons
Address: 155 North Beacon Street, Brighton MA
Phone: (617) 779-4700
Loading Dock Drop-Off Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-3pm
Note: If you would like to drop-off outside of scheduled hours, you may leave your donations in the 1-800-PACKRAT unit (combination lock: 1984, press lock in order to open it)
Accepted Items: items for children ages infant-12, children’s clothing sizes 0-20, adult clothing sizes S-L that is appropriate for children, accessories, socks & underwear must be new. Sneakers, sandals & boots. Books, new art, craft & school supplies, & toys. Strollers, car seats, swings & pack n’ plays must be less than 5 years old, in perfect working order, with instructions & manuals. New baby supplies: safety, feeding, bedding, diapering & health supplies. New hygiene: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
Please No: stuffed animals, videos, computer games, violent toys, big plastic toys, riding toys, playhouse kitchens, tables & chair sets, cribs
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
Horizons for Homeless Children
Address: 1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury MA
Phone: (617) 553-5455
Note: Drop-off by appointment only
Accepted Items: new or like-new toys, office supplies, strollers, specific clothing items, arts & crafts supplies
Upcycle Program: cell phones, computers, apple products, tablets, GPS’s, MP3 players, some business equipment
LEGO RePlay
Note: Enter your information using the link above to receive your free shipping label.
Accepted Items: Lego bricks
MA Coalition for the Homeless
Address: 15 Bubier St, Lynn MA
Phone: (781) 595-7570, ext 13
Note: They pick up donations free of charge, call or email donations@mahomeless.org to schedule pick-up
Accepted Items: kitchen tables & chairs, couches, love seats, sofa chairs, ottomans, hutches, cabinets, end tables, coffee tables, dressers, mirrors, rugs, bed frames, lamps, dishes, pots & pans, TV/stereos, blankets & linens, bookshelves
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
CLOTHING
Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens
Boston Rescue Mission
Address: 39 Kingston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 482-8819, ext 1228
Note: The Mission may be able to pick up the donation depending on the location, quantity and time of day.
Accepted Items: perishable and non-perishable food items, socks, winter hats, gloves, flip flops, new white socks, hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, skin care), commercial vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies (Windex, Fantastic, 409, sponges etc), twin bedding, twin mattresses (state law requires that the mattresses they use be the plastic type), rubber gloves, towels, men’s underwear
Cambridge Women’s Center
Address: 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge MA
Phone: (617) 354-6394
Accepted Items: Check out their website to see what is currently being accepted. Frequently needed items include Unopened toiletries: deodorant, dental hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, etc. Unopened makeup and nail polish, in season clothing.
Donation Town
Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books
Dress for Success, Boston
Address: 989 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 779-2177
Note: You must make an appointment to drop off items
Accepted Items: women’s business clothing
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
Horizons for Homeless Children
Address: 1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury MA
Phone: (617) 553-5455
Note: Drop-off by appointment only
Accepted Items: new or like-new toys, office supplies, strollers, specific clothing items, arts & crafts supplies
Upcycle Program: cell phones, computers, apple products, tablets, GPS’s, MP3 players, some business equipment
More Than Words
Address: 242 East Berkeley, 2nd Floor, Boston MA/ 56 Felton Street, Waltham, MA
Phone: (781) 788-0035
Accepted Items: Gently used donations of clothing, shoes, and other textile items such as blankets and towels. Donations should be in usable condition, though minor tears or stains are acceptable. Please do not donate clothing, shoes, or textiles that are wet, moldy, or excessively dirty.
MyMove.com
Online resource suggesting clothing donation resources based on your location.
Rosie’s Place
Address: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 442-9322
Note: Drop-off open Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm in the blue donations bin, drive through back gate for entrance
Accepted Items: women’s casual clothing (ages 18+), toiletries, non-perishable food items, sheets & towels, kids books, coffee mugs, buttons, jewelry, playing cards
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
St. Francis House
Address: 39 Boylston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 542-4211
Accepted Items: women & men’s casual clothing (ages 18+), socks, shoes & boots, scarves, belts, underwear & bras, winter hats, gloves, jackets, long john’s, plastic shopping bags, backpacks & ponchos
Solutions at Work
Address: 1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
Phone: (617) 576-0039
Accepted Items: Professional attire for men and women, children’s clothing, books, toys and gear.
ELECTRONICS
Best Buy
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Phone: (617) 926-0142
Note: Drop off at Customer Service desk
Accepted Items: nearly everything electronic, including tube TVs and monitors up to 32″, flat-panel TVs and monitors up to 60″, peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, cables, electric toothbrushes, batteries, desktop or laptop computers, small electrics, fans and vacuums
Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens
Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund
Note: They send you a free shipping label to make it as easy as possible, data destruction guaranteed
Accepted Items: iPhones, smart phones, iPods/mp3’s, iPads/tablets, laptops, GPS with cords, handheld game consoles (shattered screens are ok)
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
Horizons for Homeless Children
Address: 1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury MA
Phone: (617) 553-5455
Note: Drop-off by appointment only
Accepted Items: new or like-new toys, office supplies, strollers, specific clothing items, arts & crafts supplies
Upcycle Program: cell phones, computers, apple products, tablets, GPS’s, MP3 players, some business equipment
Replay’d
Address: 252 Brighton Avenue, Allston MA
Phone: (617) 202-5817
Accepted Items: new or used electronics to be sold, broken electronics to be recycled
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
FOOD
Boston Rescue Mission
Address: 39 Kingston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 482-8819, ext 1228
Note: Contact Billy Oranczak at 617-338-9000 ext. 1225 or via email at billyo@brm.org with food donation questions. The Mission may be able to pick up the donation depending on the location, quantity and time of day.
Accepted Items: perishable and non-perishable food items, socks, winter hats, gloves, flip flops, new white socks, hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, skin care), commercial vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies (Windex, Fantastic, 409, sponges etc), twin bedding, twin mattresses (State law requires that the mattresses they use be the plastic type), rubber gloves, towels, men’s underwear
Brookline Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Locations: 15 St. Paul Street, Brookline – St. Paul Church
Accepted Items: non-perishable goods
Notes: Wednesday 11:30am – 1:30pm & Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Address: 99 Atkinson Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 427-5200
Note: Contact: Cheryl Blanto or Cheryl Powers, Product Donations Manager. They will pick up your donation using one of their refrigerated trucks, or you can deliver directly to their facility, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Accepted Items: produce, perishable or frozen food
FURNITURE & INSTRUMENTS
Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens
Donation Town
Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books
Household Goods
530 Main Street, Acton MA
Phone: (978) 635-1710
Accepted Items: Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to people in need.
MA Coalition for the Homeless
Address: 15 Bubier St, Lynn MA
Phone: (781) 595-7570, ext 13
Note: They pick up donations free of charge, call or email donations@mahomeless.org to schedule pick-up
Accepted Items: kitchen tables & chairs, couches, love seats, sofa chairs, ottomans, hutches, cabinets, end tables, coffee tables, dressers, mirrors, rugs, bed frames, lamps, dishes, pots & pans, TV/stereos, blankets & linens, bookshelves
Pianos for Education
Phone: (404) 826-6172
Note: Brass, woodwind or string instruments can be donated here
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
HOUSEWARES
Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens
Boston Rescue Mission
Address: 39 Kingston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 482-8819, ext 1228
Note: Contact Billy Oranczak at 617-338-9000 ext. 1225 or via email at billyo@brm.org with food donation questions. The Mission may be able to pick up the donation depending on the location, quantity and time of day.
Accepted Items: perishable and non-perishable food items, socks, winter hats, gloves, flip flops, new white socks, hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, skin care), commercial vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies (Windex, Fantastic, 409, sponges etc), twin bedding, twin mattresses (State law requires that the mattresses they use be the plastic type), rubber gloves, towels, men’s underwear
Donation Town
Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Address: Click to find the closest location
Accepted Items: Habitat ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more from individuals and companies. Each ReStore is unique, and many locations also accept items outside these categories.
Household Goods
Address: 530 Main Street, Acton MA
Phone: (978) 635-1710
Accepted Items: Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to people in need.
Rosie’s Place
Address: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 442-9322
Note: Drop-off open Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm in the blue donations bin, drive through back gate for entrance
Accepted Items: women’s casual clothing (ages 18+), toiletries, non-perishable food items, sheets & towels, kids books, coffee mugs, buttons, jewelry, playing cards
Transition House, Cambridge
Phone: (617) 868-1650
Email: info@transitionhouse.org
Accepted Items: New linens, disposable diapers (ALL sizes, unused opened boxes are fine), diaper bags, umbrellas, office supplies, rolling suitcases, dishes and flatware, recent model strollers.
Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.
Welcome Home
Address: 1191 Washington Street REAR (entrance on Dunstan Street), West Newton
Phone: (617) 454-4795
Note: Appointments are necessary to drop off donations.
Accepted Items: Welcome Home accepts new and gently used household items. Visit their website to see their full list of accepted items.
OFFICE & CRAFT SUPPLIES
Cradles to Crayons
Address: 155 North Beacon Street, Brighton MA
Phone: (617) 779-4700
Loading Dock Drop-Off Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-3pm
Note: If you would like to drop-off outside of scheduled hours, you may leave your donations in the 1-800-PACKRAT unit (combination lock: 1984, press lock in order to open it)
Accepted Items: items for children ages infant-12, children’s clothing sizes 0-20, adult clothing sizes S-L that is appropriate for children, accessories, socks & underwear must be new. Sneakers, sandals & boots. Books, new art, craft & school supplies, & toys. Strollers, car seats, swings & pack n’ plays must be less than 5 years old, in perfect working order, with instructions & manuals. New baby supplies: safety, feeding, bedding, diapering & health supplies. New hygiene: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
Please No: stuffed animals, videos, computer games, violent toys, big plastic toys, riding toys, playhouse kitchens, tables & chair sets, cribs
Make and Mend
Address: 1 Bow Market Way #30, Somerville MA
Accepted Items: Make & Mend accepts donations of clean, reusable art and craft supplies anytime during business hours. We ask that you please limit your donations to no more than two bags or boxes at a time as we have limited storage space. All donations no matter the size will receive a 15% off coupon that can be used on all supplies.
Women’s Lunch Place
Address: 67 Newbury Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 449-7197
Note: Located at the side door of the church or at the basement level
Accepted Items: toiletries, office supplies, shopping bags & totes, new underwear & bras for females
Please No: clothing or shoes
PET SUPPLIES
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston MA
Phone: 617-426-9170
Accepted Items: unopened pet food & medication, towels, blankets, beds, carriers for dogs, cats, birds & rabbits
MSPCA
Address: 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 522-7400
Accepted Items: unopened pet food & medication, towels, blankets, linens, beds, pet carriers
SPORTING GOODS
Bikes Not Bombs
Address: 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain MA
Phone: 617-522-0222
Note: No pick-up service available, please call ahead
Accepted Items: all bikes (not rusted), bike tools, accessories, clothing, & parts (broken too)
Goodwill
Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods
TOILETRIES
Boston Rescue Mission
Address: 39 Kingston Street, Boston MA
Phone: 617-482-8819, ext 1228
Note: Contact Billy Oranczak at 617-338-9000 ext. 1225 or via email at billyo@brm.org with food donation questions. The Mission may be able to pick up the donation depending on the location, quantity and time of day.
Accepted Items: perishable and non-perishable food items, socks, winter hats, gloves, flip flops, new white socks, hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, skin care), commercial vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies (Windex, Fantastic, 409, sponges etc), twin bedding, twin mattresses (State law requires that the mattresses they use be the plastic type), rubber gloves, towels, men’s underwear
I Support The Girls
Address: Find out where your donations can be brought or sent here.
Phone: 240-816-0570
Accepted Items: ISTG accepts all kinds of bras- new and used bras in good condition. They accept all sizes of bras from training bras to custom made, extremely large bras.
ISTG accepts menstrual hygiene products- any brand or size- as long as they are individually sealed. They also accept new sealed cups, which can be distributed.
Women’s Lunch Place
Address: 67 Newbury Street, Boston MA
Phone: 617-449-7197
Note: Located at the side door of the church or at the basement level
Accepted Items: toiletries, office supplies, shopping bags & totes, new underwear & bras for females
Please No: clothing or shoes