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Providence Thrift Stores

Donation Guidelines

Providence Thrift Stores Donations
Providence Thrift Stores Donations

Your Donations Change Lives ... More than a Store: It's a Mission

Making a Difference is as Easy as 1,2,3

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Gather Goods to Donate 

Before you drop off your donation, take a few minutes to gather gently used items that are clean, working, and ready to bless someone else. To make donating easier, please review our list of acceptable items. 

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Drop-Off or Schedule a Pick Up

Donating to Providence Ministries' Thrift Stores is as simply as stopping by one of our Thrift Stores or Scheduling a Pickup by Calling our Donation Pick Up Coordinator at 833-847-4381 or Completing the OnlineForm

Providence Thrift Stores

Purchase or Donate to Change Lives

Your purchases and donations to Providence Thrift Stores help support the life-changing work of Providence Ministries, serving those facing homelessness, hunger, and addiction in our community. 

How To Donate to Providence

Drop-Off at a Store

We make it easy to drop off your gently used items at Providence Thrift Stores. Pull up to the Front Entrance or Designated Donation Drop, and our Donation Attendant will help you unload your donation.

Schedule a Pick-up

Our truck drivers will travel to nearby cities to collect your donated items. You can reach our Donation Pick Up Coordinator at 833-847-4381 or request your donation pickup online by clicking the button below.

Give Financially

Together, we can impact the lives of others. Your partnership enables our mission to serve the homeless, feed the hungry, and help those struggling with addiction. Together We Can ... Make a Difference!

What Items Can Be Donated?

We warmly welcome gently used items. By donating your gently used items, you’re joining us in our mission to help homelessness, hunger, and addiction. Thank you for your generosity. Below, you’ll find helpful tips on how to package your items.

Tax-deductible receipts are available for donated items.

Household Items

Game Counsels.  Luggage.  Clothing*

Games.  DVD/VCR Players**.  Shoes**

Adult Bicycle.  Computers**.  Kitchen Items**

Treadmill.  Electronics**.  Jewelry**

Large/Small TV.  DVDs/CDs**.  Toys**

Exercise Bike.  Microwave**.  Books**

Weights.  Stereo.  Decór**/Lamps

Large Area Rugs.  Musical Instrument
NO ORGANS OR PIANOS.  Magazines**

Artwork.  Bric-a-Brac**.  Antiques

See Packing Instructions Noted Below

How to Pack Your Donations

WE CANNOT ACCEPT any items that are Damaged, Cut, Torn, Wet, Mildewy, or have a Strong Odor.

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*  Please place clean, folded clothes in a clean, plastic bag (not a box) when donating. Please help us by making sure all clothing items do not have tears, stains, mildew, or strong cigarette or pet odors.

**   Please put all small items in a stackable box with a lid or flaps that close. Thank you!

Furniture Donations

Sofa/Couch.  Coffee Table.  Recliner

Dining Table & Chairs.  Armchair.  Wall Mirror

Bed Frame.   Dresser.  Chest of Drawers

Bookcase.  Desk / Chairs.  Table

Microwave Cart

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NO MATTRESSES, BOX SPRINGS, OR HOSPITAL BEDS.​

Appliance Donations

Washer/Dryer.  Freezer.  Oven.  Refrigerator

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NO GAS APPLIANCES OR DISHWASHERS. Appliances must be in working condition.

Items Which Cannot Be Accepted

Anything Broken or Damaged (we are unable to make repairs)

Pianos, Organs

Entertainment Centers, Armoires

Paint, Construction Supplies

Tires, Auto Parts

Child Car Seats

Baby Cribs With Sliding Rails

Dishwashers, Gas Appliances

School Textbooks, Sports Helmets

Box Springs, Mattresses, Hospital Beds, Adjustable Beds

WE CANNOT TAKE ANYTHING THAT IS DAMAGED, CUT, TORN, WET,

HAS MILDEW, OR THAT HAS A STRONG ODOR.

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​We appreciate all donations, but if your donation is broken or

in poor condition, we may have to decline it.

QUESTIONS?

Need Assistance ... Contact Us

Donation Event

Question About Donations

If you have any questions or are unsure whether Providence Thrift Stores would accept the item, please fill out the form below to contact us.

Donation Boxes

Schedule a Pick-Up

If you have multiple items or large items that require assistance, please use the form below to schedule a pickup from one of our drivers.

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Purchased a Damaged Item

If you recently bought an item from Providence Thrift Stores and found it damaged, please reach out to us using the form provided below. 

Help for Those Struggling with Homelessness, Hunger, and Addiction

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