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, Recovered Treasures, and TROSA offer furniture pickups.
• Habitat for Humanity of Wake County uses donated equipment and furniture to build homes — the nonprofit will also pick up pre-approved 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 insecurity.
• The Women’s Center provides clothes and hygiene items to at-risk and un-housed 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 distribute clothing to women searching for careers.

Hygiene

• No Woman, No Girl accepts monetary and physical donations to stock its Pink Pantry at Nash Square and other places for girls + women to receive feminine hygiene products.
• InterAct takes full-size hygiene products along with cleaning products.
• Haven House provides youth + their families with items like body wash, shampoo, hand soap, and more. Check the full wishlist to see what the nonprofit needs most.

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 like new or lightly used blankets and large towels, unopened pet food, and indestructible toys like Kongs.
• 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.
• Businesses and individuals can safely dispose of used technology through Triangle Ecycling.

Kitchenware

• The Hope Center at Pullen accepts cooking utensils and supplies that are new or underused, among other household items for young adults who have aged out of foster care.
• 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.