Donation Centers & Charities Accepting Used Goods in New York City

If you’re an avid secondhand shopper—or just a general shop-till-you-drop kind of individual—there’s a good chance you’ve picked up a few too many treasures along the way. Nothing feels better than donating those great finds you’re just not using anymore to a charity that will put the proceeds from selling them to good use.

Check out the resources below to find highly regarded thrift stores and charity shops that will gladly take your gently used items off your hands. 

Bronx

The Salvation Army – Mount Vernon

745 S. 3^rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, 10550; (914) 664-0800; satruck.org

This highly rated location of The Salvation Army accepts household items, furniture, and clothing. There are many other locations of The Salvation Army in all areas of New York City that also accept a variety of donated goods to fund their services.

Brooklyn

Housing Works

150 Montague St., Brooklyn, NY 11201; (347) 644-2269; housingworks.org

This thrift store accepts good quality donations of fashion, furniture, art, and collectibles. Proceeds from all sales benefit Housing Works, an agency advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS. Several other Housing Works thrift stores are located in Manhattan along with their highly rated bookstore.

St. Mary Advocates Thrift Store

536 Garden St., Hoboken, New Jersey 07030; (201) 795-2174; stmaryadvocates.org

Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, this shop serves nearby Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Clean clothing is accepted along with small household items in good condition. Proceeds from the shop benefit many different local charities including those providing housing to homeless veterans and nursing scholarships.

Manhattan

Cause For Pawz 

333 1^st Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 684-7299; cauzforpawz.com

This shop accepts donations ranging from clothing, jewelry, and accessories to art. Their mission to support pet adoption events and overall animal welfare in the community is funded through the store’s sales.

Cure Thrift Shop

91 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10003; (212) 505-7467; curethriftshop.com

All types of donations ranging from clothing to household items are accepted to support type 1 diabetes research and advocacy. The shop asks donors to email or call prior to bringing in donations to make sure they can accommodate them. A pick-up form for furniture is available via their website.

Housing Works Bookstore

130 Crosby St., New York, NY 10012; (212) 334-3324; housingworks.org

Proceeds from all donations of books benefit Housing Works, an agency advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS. There is a café within the bookstore and the organization also operates a general thrift store next door. Check the Housing Works website for current guidelines on the number of books accepted in each donation. 

Vintage Thrift Shop

286 3^rd Avenue, New York, New York 10010; (212) 871-0777; vintagethriftshop.org

This charity shop accepts gently used clothing, housewares, and furniture. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the United Jewish Council of the East Side. A list of items not accepted for donation and a form for large item pickup are available on the shop’s website.

Queens

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

62-01 Northern Boulevard, Queens, New York 11377; (646)-876-9460; shop.habitatnyc.org

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts furniture donations from manufacturers, retailers, and individuals. Furniture pick-up is available by emailing the store with photos.

Staten Island

Westfield Service League Thrift & Consignment Shop

114 Elmer St., Westfield, New Jersey 07090; (908) 232-1223; thewestfieldserviceleague.org

This long-standing thrift store accepts a wide variety of donations including clothing for the entire family, accessories, home décor, housewares, and small furniture like side tables and dining chairs. Proceeds from the thrift shop provide grants to local chapters of organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs, C.A.S.A., and Dress for Success. 

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Written by:

Pamela Siegel

March 2, 2023     Updated 01:06 PM

As a freelance writer, Pamela Siegel covers lifestyle topics ranging from antiques and collectibles to interior design and everything around the home. Her work appears on The Spruce where she shared tips and research as the site’s antiques expert for many years. She also writes for House Digest, Kovels Antique Trader, Worthpoint, and Mashed. In addition to penning thousands of articles for online resources and print-based pubs, Siegel authored several books including “Warman’s Costume Jewelry” and “Buying & Seling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay.” She also shares her expertise with other magazine writers along with doing television, radio and podcast interviews. As often as possible, Siegel loves shopping flea markets and estate sales for her next great find, home decorating, foodie pursuits, and exploring the world on cruise ships.

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