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Where to Donate Clothes Before You Move — 8 Places to Consider
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Moving to a new place often means making tough decisions about what to keep and what to leave behind. Instead of throwing away unwanted clothes and contributing to the 11 million tons of textile waste in landfills each year, consider donating them. Donating clothes is a great way to declutter, help those in need, and be kind to the environment.
Here’s a list of eight top charities where you can donate clothes, along with some tips to ensure your donations make a positive impact.
Where to Donate Clothes
1. Goodwill
Goodwill is a popular destination for clothing donations with over 4,000 locations across the country. The organization enhances the quality of life for veterans, people with disabilities, and seniors through education and job training programs. Goodwill sells donated items in their retail stores or auctions them online, and anything unsellable is forwarded to recycling organizations.
How to Donate: Drop off donations at a local Goodwill store or donation center. Find a location near you here.
Accepted Donations: New and gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, furniture, appliances, toys, DVDs, and books. Some locations offer pickup services for larger items.
2. Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is another excellent option for donating clothes. This faith-based charity supports various causes, including after-school programs, job training, and rehabilitation for those struggling with substance abuse. Proceeds from their thrift stores fund their Adult Rehabilitation Centers.
How to Donate: Drop off donations at a local Salvation Army location or schedule a pickup.
Accepted Donations: New and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, automobiles, and appliances.
3. Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
VVA supports Vietnam veterans by promoting and supporting issues important to them. The organization sells donations to private companies to fund their programs.
How to Donate: Schedule a pickup via ClothingDonations.org or use the “Pick Up Please” service for pickups within 24 hours.
Accepted Donations: Clothing in good condition, electronics, small appliances, books, baby items, and household goods.
4. St. Vincent de Paul
Founded in 1833, St. Vincent de Paul helps those in need through thrift stores that support their services, including homeless shelters and affordable housing. Unsellable items are recycled, and tax receipts are provided for donations.
How to Donate: Find a local thrift store to drop off your clothes.
Accepted Donations: Clothing in good condition, shoes, belts, jewelry, and handbags.
5. Project G.L.A.M.
Project G.L.A.M. provides prom dresses, jewelry, accessories, and makeup to underprivileged teenage girls in New York City, ensuring a memorable prom experience.
How to Donate: Mail donations to WGIRLS INC C/O Project G.L.A.M., 33 Largo Lane, Clark, NJ 07066. Learn more here.
Accepted Donations: Prom dresses (less than ten years old), accessories, and makeup.
6. Room to Grow
Room to Grow supports parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers by providing free baby items, personalized coaching, and access to community resources. They operate in New York and Boston.
How to Donate: Schedule a contactless drop-off in New York and Boston, arrange a messenger service pickup in NYC, or mail your donations.
Boston: Room to Grow, Attn: Site Operations, 63 Sprague Street, Bay 6, Hyde Park, MA 02136
New York: Room to Grow, Attn: Site Operations, 424 East 147th Street, Floor 5, Bronx, NY 10455
Accepted Donations: Baby and toddler clothes, toys, books, bedding, and hygiene supplies.
7. Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls helps individuals in developing countries by selling donated clothes and shoes to help them start small businesses. They also support homeless kids across the U.S.
How to Donate: Drop off at a nearby location or ship for free with Zappos for Good.
Accepted Donations: New or gently used shoes and clothes of all styles and sizes.
8. The Arc
The Arc advocates for people with disabilities, selling donated items through their thrift stores to fund programs that support independent living, education, and job training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How to Donate: Drop off items at an Arc Thrift Store location or schedule a pickup for large furniture.
Accepted Donations: New or gently used clothing, shoes, household items, toys, computers, electronics, and furniture.
Tips for Donating Clothes
To make the most of your clothing donations, follow these tips:
- Separate into Piles: Create three piles for items to keep, donate, and discard.
- Donate Wearable Clothes: Ensure donated items are clean, hole-free, and gently used.
- Match Donations to Needs: Check with charities to confirm what items they accept.
Donating clothes is a wonderful way to simplify your move while helping others and protecting the environment. So grab your donation boxes and get started today!
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