DONATION RESOURCES
CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS
The following organizations will pick up your unwanted items and provide you with a tax receipt. All donations are tax deductible. Each updates their list of acceptable and unacceptable items for donation regularly, so call or visit their websites for the most current information.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
(also has drop-off locations)
Call 631-234-0000 or visit www.bbbsli.org
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Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Call 1-888-44-LUPUS (1-888-445-8787) or visit www.lupuspickup.org, enter your zip code and then click on “items list”
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United Breast Cancer Foundation
From their website:
We offer a free donation pickup service across Long Island. Our service areas include:
- Nassau County
- Suffolk County
- Westchester County
- New service areas coming soon
To check your address, visit https://donor.breastcancerpickups.org/donate
For the most up-to-date list of accepted items, visit https://breastcancerpickups.org/donation-guidelines/
To schedule a donation pickup, call 1-888-233-0856 or visit https://donor.breastcancerpickups.org/
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RewearAble
(also has a drop off location at 837 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, NY)
RewearAble provides sustainable employment for people with developmental disabilities by collecting and recycling unwanted clothing and textiles.
Call (516) 822-2099 or visit http://rewearable.org/?page_id=388
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The Salvation Army
(also has drop off locations)
Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) or visit https://satruck.org/ and enter your zip code. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Vietnam Veterans of America / VetsConnect
(In addition to Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, they will also go to Far Rockaway in Queens)
Call 631-582-0242 or visit www.wepickup.org to schedule a pick up online.
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SPECIALTY DONATIONS
(May or may not offer pick-up service. Call to inquire.)
Long Island Family and Elder Care (LiFEC)/Long Island Trading Post
LiFEC is a not-for-profit organization that currently helps elderly, disabled and handicapped people who are unable to care for themselves remain in their homes with their families and loved ones or find a new place to call home, by assisting them in identifying and applying for resources that can help them. The Trading Post is a donation center that allows people to drop off as well as shop for household items that will contribute to the growth of our organization.
2034 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, NY 11710
Call 516-826-4483 or visit www.lifec.org and click on the “Trading Post” tab at the top
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Savers
From the Savers website:
Donate your goods for the greater good.
Did you know that less items in landfills means more money for local nonprofits because we pay them for your stuff? We're a for-profit thrift retailer that proudly accepts your donations of clothing and household goods on behalf of local nonprofits.
Way to Rethink Reuse®.
Our Savers® cycle. Here’s how it works:
- We accept your donations (thank you) on behalf of a local nonprofit.
- We pay our nonprofit partners for your stuff, helping them fund programs in your community.
- Your one-of-a-kind finds are given a second chance to be loved again by thrifters like you.
- Together, we champion reuse and keep millions of reusable items out of landfills every year.
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Society for Lending Comforts to the Sick
71 Blydenburgh Avenue
Smithtown, NY 11787
631-265-1674
lendingcomforts@gmail.com
https://www.lendingcomforts.org/
Medical and Home Healthcare Equipment you can borrow.
From their website: The Society for Lending Comforts to the Sick is an entirely donation-based organization of individuals who seek to comfort our community’s infirm and ailing. Since 1906, the Society has loaned hospital and recuperative equipment free-of-charge to anyone needing assistance.
We warehouse recuperative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and commodes. Anything the patient might need to make their home-care more comfortable.
You can have the equipment you need immediately - no need to wait for Medicare! Borrowing period for most items is limited to 3 months. Items must be returned.
Simply stop by during our Lending Hours on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 4:00pm-7:00pm, and Sat 9-12 noon. We are happy to serve you.
Equipment Available: Canes, Walkers, Crutches, Wheelchairs, Transport Chairs, Rollators, Commodes, Bath & Shower Chairs & Benches
Lending Closet Hours
(631) 265-1674
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-12:00pm
Thrift Shop Hours
(631) 406-7451
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
10:00am-2:00pm
* Medical equipment donations can only be accepted during Lending Closet hours.
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MOMMAS House
MOMMAS House is a home for young mothers aged 18 to 23 years and their babies. For approximately two years, the young mothers at MOMMAS House continue their education or vocational experience interrupted by pregnancy. With guidance and direction, the young mothers can learn to support themselves and their children independently.
New address:
3100 Hempstead Tpke, Bldg E,
Levittown, NY 11756
Call 516-781-8637 or visit https://www.mommashouse.org/inkinddonations
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Dress for Success (Professional Work Attire/Clothing Donation)
Dress for Success provides suits/work attire and support services to disadvantaged women in order to help them gain economic and personal independence.
Call 631-451-9127 or visit www.dressforsuccess.org for donation information
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CONSIGNMENT
The Real Real / https://www.therealreal.com/
From their website:
How it works
Three easy steps
SIGN UP
Schedule a pickup, ship to us or drop off
LEAVE IT TO US
Our team of 100+ experts will do all the work to sell your items fast
GET PAID
Choose direct deposit, site credit (earn an extra 5% each month) or check
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Plato's Closet / https://www.platoscloset.com/home
From their website:
Step 1 -- Bring It In
Bring in your gently used brand-name clothing and accessories.
Step 2 -- We'll Check It Out
We’ll review your items while you check out the latest styles in the store.
Step 3 -- Get Paid Cash
If you accept the offer, you'll get paid cash on the spot!
Brands we love:
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | ADIDAS | EAGLE | ASOS CURVE | BDG | BILLABONG | BIRKENSTOCK | BKE | BRANDY MELVILLE | CHAMPION | COACH | CONVERSE | DR. MARTENS | FABLETICS | FOREVER 21 | FREE PEOPLE | GUESS | GYMSHARK | H&M | HOLLISTER | JORDANS | LA HEARTS | LEVI'S | LULULEMON | NIKE | OBEY | PACSUN | PATAGONIA | PINK BY VICTORIA SECRET | REBECCA MINKOFF | SPERRYS | TOP SHOP | TORRID | TORY BURCH | UGGS | UNDER ARMOUR | URBAN OUTFITTERS | VANS | WILFRED | WILD FABLE
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Freecycle.org
From their website: Welcome to The Freecycle Network™! We are a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free. And now you can also set up your own, smaller personal Friends Circle for gifting and lending of items with just your friends!
Visit https://freecycle.org/
