Looking for new places to donate your stuff?
Where to donate your items can be a tough decision. We all want our things to live a second life, be of use or someone, and do good in the world. Here are some ideas of new places to donate:
Clothing:
Second Chances- a local organization that reuses and recycles clothing for the benefit of homeless and low-income people. Drop-off bins are currently in Arlington and Cambridge. (www.secondchances.org).
Dress For Success (https://dressforsuccess.org/affiliate-list/)
Wedding dresses (http://www.angelbabiesma.org/)
Household Goods:
Household Goods- drop off in Acton (https://householdgoods.org/donate/)
Project Home Again- drop off in Andover (https://www.phama.org/donate/donate-goods/)
Link to other furniture banks in Massachusetts (https://www.mahomeless.org/images/Other_Furniture_Bank_Programs_in_Massachusetts_updated_5-3-17.pdf)
Children’s Items:
Foster Box- providing clothing and children’s items to Boston area foster children and parents (http://thefosterbox.com/donate/)
South Shore Foster Closet- https://www.facebook.com/southshorefostercloset/
Catie’s Closet- drop-off locations in Dracut and Boston. (https://www.catiescloset.org/donation-criteria)
Carraig Farm Foster Care Closet- Central Massachusetts (https://www.carraigfarm.com/foster-care-closet)
Cradles to Crayons- https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/take-action/donate-goods/find-local-drop-off/
Another great place: Your local “Buy Nothing” or “Everything is Free” group on Facebook. Search for a group in your local area.
A great article on even more local places to donate to: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2018/09/19/where-can-you-donate-clothes-boston-area-they-most-good/eBgNBXmf1b6UhM58yMC5jN/story.html
