How to Donate Furniture
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STEP 1. Confirm your item
Due to space constraints and the needs of the individuals we serve, we cannot always accept every type of furniture. Please see the list below of the items we do and do not accept before submitting your donation form.
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STEP 2. Submit a Photo
After checking the list of acceptable items on this page, send us photos of the items you wish to donate through the form linked below so we may ensure they meet our criteria and current capacity. Please allow a minimum of three days for a response, as our staff is very limited.
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STEP 3. Schedule your Dropoff
Once your donation has been confirmed as accepted by our team, the items may be dropped off at our workshop during open hours. Our schedule varies so please confirm your drop-off day and time with our team.
Need a Pick-Up Service?
We can connect you with an outside vendor to arrange a pick-up service for a fee based on your location and donation. Once your donation inquiry has been confirmed as accepted by our team, you may schedule a priority pick-up with ReSupply through the button below.
What We Accept
While we strive to rescue as much unwanted furniture as possible, our limited space and capacity require us to prioritize the items most needed by the families and individuals we serve. If we're unable to accept your donation, we encourage you to list it for free online, where someone else may find it and give it a new life.
Beds
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Twin, full or queen size:
Bed frames & headboards
Mattresses in perfect condition, free of stains, tears and pet hair/odors
Box springs in perfect condition, free of stains, tears and pet hair/odors
Bunk beds
Trundle beds
Cribs
Please include any necessary hardware for reassembly of items if available
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King/California-king sized mattresses or beds
Mattresses with stains and/or odors
Broken or stained box springs
Futon beds
Accent Tables
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Small coffee tables
Side and end tables
Nightstands
TV stands
Small desks
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Very large coffee tables
Broken particle board furniture
Plant stands
Outdoor tables
Dining Furniture
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Dining tables (any size)
Dining chairs (any number)
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Large sideboards or buffets
Bar cabinets
China cabinets
Outdoor dining/patio furniture
Storage
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Dressers
Shoe racks
Bookcases or small standing shelves
Storage ottomans
Coat racks
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Large armoires
Vanities/dressing tables
Wardrobes
Curio cabinets
Wall-mounted shelves
Hall trees
Wine racks
Seating
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Loveseats
Sofas/Couches
Small sectional sofas
Lounge and armchairs
Side and accent chairs
Ottomans
Bar stools
Please make sure items are vacuumed to remove from pet hair and other allergens and rubbish is removed from underneath cushions prior to delivery.
Stains that are manageable to remove with household cleaners are acceptable
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Office chairs
Rocking chairs
Large sectional sofas
Chaise lounges
Other Items
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Floor lamps
Table lamps
Mirrors
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Outdoor furniture
Exercise/gym equipment
Area rugs
Broken particle board furniture
Air conditioners
Small appliances
Picture frames
Wall art/artwork
Commercial office furniture
Want to donate
tools & materials?
We are grateful to receive tools, equipment, supplies, and materials that can be used to restore furniture pieces in our warehouse. Here are some of the basics that we regularly utilize in our operations. If you have other items that may be useful to our organization, please reach out!
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Upholstery fabric
Upholstery foam & batting
Dust cover fabric
Portable steam cleaners
Industrial/Heavy duty sewing machines
Staples for pneumatic staple guns
Webbing
Upholstery thread
Mattress covers
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Orbital & detail sanders
Sanding discs & sandpaper
Dresser drawer handles
Furniture paint
Wood stain (water-based)
Polyurethane (water-based)
Tack cloth
Wood fillers & putty
Paint brushes
Small paint rollers
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Lamp shades
Old cotton t-shirts (rags for stain application)
Basic cleaning supplies
Drinks & individually-wrapped snacks for volunteers
To ensure items are suitable for repair and to avoid any wasted effort, we screen all donations beforehand. Please complete the form and we will respond within three business days.
Share photos of your items, and we will get back to you soon
Immediate Needs:
Dressers
Small dining tables
Nightstands
Small coffee tables
FAQs
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We are able to accept drop offs of furniture with prior approval during hours of operation, which varies weekly. Please visit our calendar to view our current schedule.
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Please do not bring furniture without prior approval. We vet all items before they are delivered to avoid lost effort if we cannot work with them. If you have items to donate, please submit them via the form at the bottom of this page.
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Upholstered items are heavily soiled, with mold or bedbugs
Item is too large (the people we serve are usually in smaller living spaces)
Water damage that is not feasible to restore
Broken particle board items
Pet hair
If you want to donate upholstered items, please make sure they are cleaned from pet hair, rubbish underneath cushions, and stains manageable to clean with household cleaners.
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No, we do not work with appliances. Habitat for Humanity is a great resource to donate appliances.
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We do not currently have capacity to pick up furniture donations. If you need to schedule a pick up of an approved item, that may be scheduled through our partner ReSupply. Fees vary based upon size and location.
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We are connected to the beneficiaries of our services through multiple agencies and institutions. These benevolent organizations provide support to our most vulnerable community members; refugees, people emerging from homeless situations, youth graduating from foster care, domestic violence survivors and others in need of timely help.
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Please check the list of recommended organizations here.
Support us in creating impact
By giving to the Furniture Repair Bank, you enable and improve our efforts. We could not achieve our goals and help as many people as we do without the generous support of our donors. We gladly accept furniture donations, tools and materials, in-kind donations, and monetary gifts.