Charitable Donations
As you prepare for your upcoming move, you may find you have household articles you no longer need or want to keep. Many people want to eliminate a few items before moving into their new homes. others want to be spared the expense of moving unwanted items across the country.
The community agencies listed below accept a wide variety of donation items and serve a number of different needs in your area. They would be happy to talk with you about any items you wish to donate.
These agencies do not have the resources to clean or repair items, but there is a great and immediate need for almost any item in good condition. Any items you donate will be greatly appreciated, and we hope that the list helps you to prepare for your move.
FURNITURE |
MATTRESSES / BEDDING |
DISHES / COOKWARE |
BABY ITEMS |
BOOKS |
KITCHEN ITEMS |
LAMPS |
CLOTHING |
OFFICE EQUIPMENT |
BRIC-BRAC |
CANNED FOOD |
BOXED FOOD |
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| LUTHERAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES of MASS |
413-787-0725 |
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| 425 Union Street, Unit D-5, West Springfield |
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 |
- Accepts: furniture, mattresses, cookware, kitchen items, lamps, clothing, misc. household, etc.
- This service assists with refugee resettlement in local communities.
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| REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM |
413-732-6365 |
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| 11 Pearl Street, Suite 210, Springfield |
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 |
- Accepts: furniture, pots & pans, dishes, kitchen items, lamps, beds, blankets, towels, sheets, curtains, etc.
- The program helps in the orderly arrival and resettlement of refugees from all countries.
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| SPRINGFIELD RESCUE MISSION |
413-732-0808 |
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| 19 Bliss Street, Springfield |
Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-4:00 |
- Accepts: non-presishable food items (packaged, frozen, canned), good used clothing, bath towels, laundry detergents, eye glasses, some appliances, furniture, working tools (as needed), etc.
- The mission feeds, clothes, provides shelter, and offers medical attention, counseling, and advocacy to the homeless.
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| FRIENDS OF THE HOMELESS/WORTHINGTON HOUSE |
413-732-3069 |
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| 769 Worthington Street, Springfield |
Hours: Open 24 hours, seven days a week |
- Accepts: some furniture, single mattresses, bedding, lamps, unopened canned foods, and towels.
- The program provides 57 single room occupancies and 48 emergency over-night shelter beds, providing services to members of all surrounding area communities.
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| ANTI-DISPLACEMENT PROJECT |
413-739-7233 |
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| Canon Circle, Springfield |
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-3:00 |
- Accepts: non-perishable food items only.
- Provides food to the homeless/low-income
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| HANDS TOGETHER |
413-731-7716 |
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| 370 Stafford Street, Springfield |
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 |
- Accepts: Educational/school materials, furniture, anything medical related.
- Provides relief aid and development work in Haiti.
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| NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER |
413-586-6564 |
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| 265 Prospect Street, Northampton |
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00-4:00 and Tue & Thu 4:00-7:00 |
- Accepts clothing, small household items, packages and canned foods, clothing in season, etc.
- The center provides urgent assistance to the homeless and low income community residents.
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| THE HOSPICE SHOP |
413-586-0192 |
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| 25 Market Street, Northampton |
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-4:00 |
- Accepts seasonal clothing, shoes in new condition, newer and working small appliances, dishes, bedding, books, greeting cards, flatware, clocks, mirrors, pictures, jewelry, etc.
- Proceeds from the store's resale of items benefit hospice programs.
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| JESSE'S HOUSE |
413-586-8212 |
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| 143 West Street, Northampton |
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00-5:00 |
- Accepts "basic furniture" and small household items.
- Provides urgent services to homeless people in the community.
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| STAVROS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, Inc. |
413-256-0473 |
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| 691 South East Street, Amherst. |
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 |
- Accepts small household items, kitchen articles/appliances, and bedding. Also accepts office furnishings (chairs, tables, desks) and office equipment (typewriters, faxes, copiers), and computers and printers.
- The center helps people with physical disabilities achieve or maintain more self-sufficient and productive lives in their communities. Also assists many individuals who are former nursing home and state facilities residents to establish independent lives. The center provides many services, including: Peer Advocate / Counseling, skills training, community outreach, housing assistance, and services for the hard-of-hearing and deaf community, support groups, etc.
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| THE GRACE HOUSE |
413-253-5155 |
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| 17 Seelye Street, Amherst |
Hours: Open Mon-Sun 9:00-5:00 |
- Accepts baby furniture, baby clothing, beds, basic household items, cookware, kitchen items, and any usable household item.
- The project is a recovery program assisting families in crisis and homeless people.
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