Where to make spring cleaning donations in Raleigh

With winter well behind us, it’s time to say out with the old. Spring is the season of rebirth, so why not give new life to like-new or gently used items? In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve rounded up 25 Raleigh organizations that accept donation items, help locals in need, and support community causes.

Large hauls

• The Salvation Army and Wheels for Wishes accepts car donations.
• The Green Chair Project, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and TROSA offer furniture pickups.
• Habitat for Humanity of Wake County uses donated equipment and furniture to build homes — it will also pick up preapproved car donations.

Clothing

• Raleigh Rescue Mission relies on donations of linens and gently used items to provide clothing and a place to stay for individuals experiencing housing insecurities.
• The Women’s Center provides clothes and hygiene items to at-risk and homeless women.
• Healing Transitions provides clothes and staple goods to individuals who enroll in its recovery program.
• Donate new or gently used children’s clothes and shoes to Note in the Pocket. You can even volunteer at the organization’s Raleigh location.
• Donate professional outfits to Dress for Success so this org can properly distribute clothing to women who are searching for careers.

Childcare

• Donate diapers to The Diaper Train to aid young children from low-income families.
• Give baby formula to Wake County parents through this Facebook group.

Courtesy of Green Chair Project

Pets

• The Wake County Animal Center accepts donations such as new or lightly used blankets and large towels, pet food, and indestructible toys.
• Second Chance Pet Adoptions accepts food donations, and Cause for Paws is in need of food, collars, and leashes.

Technology

• If you have usable tech like laptops, monitors, or smartphones, the Kramden Institute collects technology to refurbish and give to disadvantaged students throughout the state.
• Goodwill even has some technology recycling centers for bigger donations.

Kitchenware

• The Hope Center at Pullen accepts cooking utensils and supplies that are new or underused.
• Welcome House Raleigh collects kitchen items and cleaning supplies to help welcome our immigrant and refugee neighbors.

Food

• The Salvation Army accepts nonperishable food donations for its food pantry.
• Donate meat + dairy free pantry items to Food Not Bombs to be transformed into hot meals for those who need it. Drop-off boxes can be found throughout Raleigh for toiletries and clothing as well.
• Stop by a local little free pantry to drop off food, toiletries, and other small necessities.
• The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina accepts perishable items during its open hours — plus, you can organize your own community food drive.

More ways to help

• The Blood Connection is always in need of blood if you are able to donate.
• Volunteer at a variety of Raleigh-based organizations making the community a brighter place.
• Clear space on your shelf for new reads by donating, selling, or trading books.