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Delaware Clothing Drop Off & Donation Boxes
Search drop-off locations, get directions, donate today
You're never far from a drop-off in Delaware. Goodwill and Salvation Army have locations in Wilmington, Dover, and a few other towns. The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington is worth knowing about - they run shelters and a thrift store that serves people directly. Delaware has no sales tax, so thrift stores here are popular and your donated items actually sell. Browse the full list below to find a drop-off near you, or use the map to see every location in the state.
Most Needed Items
Men's and women's professional clothingWinter coats and waterproof jacketsChildren's school clothesSneakers and casual shoes in good conditionWarm blankets and bedding (many orgs accept these too)
Quick Tips
- The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington distributes clothing directly to shelter residents. Donations there have immediate impact.
- Goodwill stores near Rehoboth Beach sell fast during tourist season, so summer is a great time to donate.
- Delaware follows federal rules for tax deductions. Your federal charitable deduction carries through to your state return too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodwill, Salvation Army, and the Ministry of Caring all accept donations. Ministry of Caring runs shelters and a thrift store that serves people directly.
Yes. Delaware follows federal rules and your charitable deduction carries through to your state return. No separate state credit, but no extra paperwork either.
The Armed Services YMCA of Delaware and Dover AFB's Airman's Attic provide free clothing to service members and their families.
Summer is great for Goodwill stores near Rehoboth Beach since tourist traffic means items sell fast. For winter gear, donate by October before shelters run low.
Find Clothing Drop Off Points
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Donation Centers in Delaware
Salvation Army - Bear, DE
100 E Scotland Dr, Bear, DE 19701, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Bear, DE
841 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Hockessin, DE
128 Lantana Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Hockessin, DE
7491 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Middletown, DE
4434 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Middletown, DE
5234 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - New Castle, DE
950 Red Lion Rd, New Castle, DE 19720, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Newark, DE
101 Executive Dr, Newark, DE 19702, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Newark, DE
2090 Stafford Way, Newark, DE 19711, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Smyrna, DE
16 W Mt Vernon St, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington, DE
101 Western Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington, DE
107 S Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington, DE
1215 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington, DE
3000 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington, DE
714 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Salvation Army - Wilmington Manor, DE
2 Bellecor Dr, Wilmington Manor, DE 19720, USA
(800) 728-7825
ClothingShoesFurniture+3 more
Greendrop - Wilmington, DE
2308 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
(888) 944-3767
ClothingShoesTextiles+2 more
Goodwill - Bear, DE
334 Fox Hunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Bridgeville, DE
18178 Sussex Hwy, Bridgeville, DE 19933, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Concord Township, DE
255 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Claymont, DE
2701 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Dover, DE
1030 Forrest Ave #113, Dover, DE 19904, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Dover, DE
1678 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
Goodwill - Havertown, DE
401 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
(800) 466-3945
ClothingShoesAccessories+3 more
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