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Donate Items

Furniture banks and community programs help people rebuild their lives with essential household items.

What to donate:

Furniture
Dishes & utensils
Bedding sets
Lamps
Books
Tables & chairs

Places to donate household items

These organizations help people set up homes with donated furniture and essentials.

Chicago area

Cradles to Crayons Chicago

Donate new or gently used kids' clothing, shoes, school supplies, and baby gear for children in need across Chicagoland.

4141 W George Street, Chicago, IL 60641

Drop-off or sorting volunteer shifts

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

New York area

Baby Buggy

Drop off new diapers, formula, wipes, clothing (sizes 0–5T), and safe-sleep equipment for families in need across NYC.

306 W 37th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018

One-time or ongoing

The Bowery Mission — Clothing Donations

Drop off clean clothing, coats, shoes, and hygiene supplies for residents and guests at The Bowery Mission.

227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

One-time drop-off

Goodwill NYNJ

Donate clothing, household items, and electronics. Proceeds fund job training and employment services for people with barriers to work.

Drop-off at any Goodwill location