Donate Items
Furniture banks and community programs help people rebuild their lives with essential household items.
What to donate:
Places to donate household items
These organizations help people set up homes with donated furniture and essentials.
Chicago area
Chicago Animal Care & Control - Pet Supply Drive
Donate pet food, toys, blankets, carriers. Support low-income pet owners.
📍 1626 N Larrabee Street, Chicago, IL 60642
⏱️ One-time or monthly
Dallas area
Austin Street Center
Drop off urgently needed hygiene items, blankets, bottled water, and meal support for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Dallas.
📍 1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas, TX 75226
⏱️ Item drop-offs daily or volunteer orientation
Phoenix area
Arizona Homeless Liaison - Donation Drive
Donate toiletries, blankets, socks, backpacks for people experiencing homelessness.
📍 251 W Washington Street, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85003
⏱️ One-time or ongoing
Phoenix Education Initiative - School Supply Drive
Donate school supplies, backpacks, laptops for low-income K-12 students.
📍 1515 S 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
⏱️ One-time or annual
San Francisco area
Donate hygiene kits, socks, blankets, or warm clothing at the Compass Family Services drop-off. Supports unhoused families in San Francisco.
📍 37 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
⏱️ One-time or recurring drop-off
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