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Find donation centers near you
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.
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.
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100 E Scotland Dr, Bear, DE 19701, USA
841 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701, USA
128 Lantana Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
7491 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
4434 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
5234 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
950 Red Lion Rd, New Castle, DE 19720, USA
101 Executive Dr, Newark, DE 19702, USA
2090 Stafford Way, Newark, DE 19711, USA
16 W Mt Vernon St, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA
101 Western Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA
107 S Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
1215 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
3000 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
714 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
2 Bellecor Dr, Wilmington Manor, DE 19720, USA
2308 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
334 Fox Hunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701, USA
18178 Sussex Hwy, Bridgeville, DE 19933, USA
255 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA
2701 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, USA
1030 Forrest Ave #113, Dover, DE 19904, USA
1678 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA
401 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083, USA

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