CHILDREN’S TOYS & GEAR

Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
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Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens

Children’s Clothing Exchange
Address: 1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
Phone: 617-576-0039 ext 1
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Accepted Items: Children’s clothing ages infant-12, baby gear/equipment (including toddler car and booster seats, less than 5 years old), new or unused school supplies, toys, books.

Cradles to Crayons
Address: 281 Newtonville Ave Newton, MA 02460
Phone: (617) 779-4700
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Please drop-off your donations in the outdoor bin located in front of our building between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm.
Most Needed Items: Clothing (youth sizes 0-20 and adult sizes small & medium), Winter Coats and Jackets, Shoes (infant/child sizes 5-13 and adult sizes 1-10).

Accepted Items: Clothing and coats (youth sizes 0–20 and adult sizes small & medium), New socks and underwear, New Pajamas, Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 5–13 and adult sizes 1–10), Books (especially baby board books), New arts and crafts/school supplies, Unopened diapers and training pants, new hygiene items.

Please No: toys or baby gear, Bathing suits or costumes, Bedding, Bicycles or ride-on toys, Electronics, Furniture and household goods/items, Sports equipment

Goodwill
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Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods.

LEGO RePlay

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Note: Follow Donate instructions under “Give Back Box Charity, Inc”.
Accepted Items: Lego bricks

Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
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Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.

CLOTHING

Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Website
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens

Cambridge Women’s Center
Address: 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge MA
Phone: (617) 354-6394
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Accepted Items: Check out their website to see what is currently being accepted. Frequently needed items include Unopened toiletries: deodorant, dental hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, etc. Unopened makeup and nail polish, in season clothing.

Donation Town
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Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books

Goodwill
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Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods

More Than Words
Address: 242 East Berkeley, 2nd Floor, Boston MA/ 56 Felton Street, Waltham, MA
Phone: (781) 788-0035
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Accepted Items: Gently used donations of clothing, shoes, and other textile items such as blankets and towels.  Donations should be in usable condition, though minor tears or stains are acceptable. Please do not donate clothing, shoes, or textiles that are wet, moldy, or excessively dirty.

MyMove.com
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Online resource suggesting clothing donation resources based on your location.

Rosie’s Place
Address: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 442-9322
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Note: Please register your donation to schedule your drop off or delivery.
Wishlist: Travel-size and/or full-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, deodorant and body wash. Toothbrushes, floss, Chapstick. Disposable shaving razors. Hairbrushes, picks, combs, and Elastic hair ties. Socks, Underwear, and sports bras (all new & in original packaging). Paperback and hardcover books (new & like new, no textbooks).

Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
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Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.

St. Francis House
Address: 39 Boylston Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 542-4211
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Accepted Items: women & men’s casual clothing (ages 18+), socks, shoes & boots, scarves, belts, underwear & bras, winter hats, gloves, jackets, long john’s, plastic shopping bags, backpacks & ponchos

Solutions at Work
Address: 1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
Phone: (617) 576-0039
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Accepted Items: Professional attire for men and women, children’s clothing, books, toys and gear.

ELECTRONICS

Best Buy
Address: 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown MA
Phone: (617) 926-0142
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Note: Drop off at Customer Service desk
Accepted Items: nearly everything electronic, including tube TVs and monitors up to 32″, flat-panel TVs and monitors up to 60″, peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, cables, electric toothbrushes, batteries, desktop or laptop computers, small electrics, fans and vacuums

Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Website
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens

Goodwill
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Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods

Replay’d
Address: 252 Brighton Avenue, Allston MA
Phone: (617) 202-5817
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Accepted Items: new or used electronics to be sold, broken electronics to be recycled

 Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
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Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.

FOOD

Brookline Food Pantry at United Parish
Locations: 210 Harvard St, Brookline MA
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Accepted Items: non-perishable goods
Notes: Food donations may be made at our United Parish location, the 15 Marion Street entrance, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

The Greater Boston Food Bank
Address: 99 Atkinson Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 427-5200
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Note: Contact: Cheryl Blanto or Cheryl Powers, Product Donations Manager. They will pick up your donation using one of their refrigerated trucks, or you can deliver directly to their facility, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Accepted Items: produce, perishable or frozen food

FURNITURE & INSTRUMENTS

Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
Website
Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens

Donation Town
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Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books

Household Goods
530 Main Street, Acton MA
Phone: (978) 635-1710
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Accepted Items:  Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to people in need.

Pianos for Education
Phone: (404) 826-6172
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Note: Brass, woodwind or string instruments can be donated here

 Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
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Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.

HOUSEWARES

Boomerangs
Address: 1407 Washington Street, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 456-0996
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Note: Free pick-up available for furniture
Accepted Items: women, men & children’s clothing & accessories, furniture (living room, bedroom & dining room only), media, housewares, electronics, kitchenware, linens

Donation Town
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Note: They pick up items for free and donate directly to More than Words, Vietnam Veterans of America, Life Bridge – The Salem Mission & Housing Works Thrift Shop
Accepted Items: clothing, furniture, housewares, books

Goodwill
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Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Address: Click to find the closest location
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Accepted Items: Habitat ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more from individuals and companies. Each ReStore is unique, and many locations also accept items outside these categories. 

Household Goods
Address: 530 Main Street, Acton MA
Phone: (978) 635-1710
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Accepted Items:  Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to people in need.

Rosie’s Place
Address: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 442-9322
Website
Note: Please register your donation to schedule your drop off or delivery.
Wishlist: Travel-size and/or full-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, deodorant and body wash. Toothbrushes, floss, Chapstick. Disposable shaving razors. Hairbrushes, picks, combs, and Elastic hair ties. Socks, Underwear, and sports bras (all new & in original packaging). Paperback and hardcover books (new & like new, no textbooks).

Savers
Address: Multiple locations are listed on their website
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Accepted Items: backpacks & purses, bed & bath, books & media, electronics, exercise & sporting goods, games & toys, women & men’s clothing, shoes & accessories, housewares, small appliances, small furniture.

Welcome Home
Address: 1191 Washington Street REAR (entrance on Dunstan Street), West Newton
Phone: (617) 454-4795
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Note: Appointments are necessary to drop off donations.
Accepted Items: Welcome Home accepts new and gently used household items. Visit their website to see their full list of accepted items.

OFFICE & CRAFT SUPPLIES

Cradles to Crayons
Address: 281 Newtonville Ave Newton, MA 02460
Phone: (617) 779-4700
Website
Please drop-off your donations in the outdoor bin located in front of our building between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm.
Most Needed Items: Clothing (youth sizes 0-20 and adult sizes small & medium), Winter Coats and Jackets, Shoes (infant/child sizes 5-13 and adult sizes 1-10).

Accepted Items: Clothing and coats (youth sizes 0–20 and adult sizes small & medium), New socks and underwear, New Pajamas, Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 5–13 and adult sizes 1–10), Books (especially baby board books), New arts and crafts/school supplies, Unopened diapers and training pants, new hygiene items.

Please No: toys or baby gear, Bathing suits or costumes, Bedding, Bicycles or ride-on toys, Electronics, Furniture and household goods/items, Sports equipment

Make and Mend
Address: 1 Bow Market Way #30, Somerville MA
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Accepted Items: Make & Mend accepts donations of clean, reusable art and craft supplies anytime during business hours. We ask that you please limit your donations to no more than two bags or boxes at a time as we have limited storage space.  All donations no matter the size will receive a 15% off coupon that can be used on all supplies.  

PET SUPPLIES

Animal Rescue League of Boston
Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston MA
Phone: 617-426-9170
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Accepted Items: unopened pet food & medication, towels, blankets, beds, carriers for dogs, cats, birds & rabbits

MSPCA
Address: 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston MA
Phone: (617) 522-7400
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Accepted Items: unopened pet food & medication, towels, blankets, linens, beds, pet carriers

SPORTING GOODS

Bikes Not Bombs
Address: 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain MA
Phone: 617-522-0222
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Note: No pick-up service available, please call ahead
Accepted Items: all bikes (not rusted), bike tools, accessories, clothing, & parts (broken too)

Goodwill
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Accepted Items: antiques, collectibles, small appliances, artwork, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, decorative pillows, bicycles, books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, clothing, accessories, pocketbooks, cookware, dishes, pots & pans, housewares & decorative items, jewelry, sporting goods

TOILETRIES

I Support The Girls
Address: Find out where your donations can be brought or sent here.
Phone: 240-816-0570
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Accepted Items: ISTG accepts all kinds of bras- new and used bras in good condition. They accept all sizes of bras from training bras to custom made, extremely large bras.
ISTG accepts menstrual hygiene products- any brand or size- as long as they are individually sealed. They also accept new sealed cups, which can be distributed.