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Maine Clothing Drop Off & Donation Boxes
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Preble Street in Portland hands clothing directly to people who need it, no resale involved. Goodwill Northern New England and the Salvation Army cover the bigger towns, and dozens of church-run thrift shops fill in the gaps across rural Maine. Winters up here are long and serious, especially in the northern half where below-zero stretches are normal, so warm gear is always the top need. 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
Insulated winter parkas and snow pantsWaterproof boots (adult and children's)Wool socks and thermal layersRain gear and mud bootsWarm hats, gloves, and scarves
Quick Tips
- Preble Street in Portland gives clothing directly to people experiencing homelessness. No middleman.
- Towns like Presque Isle and Caribou have very few thrift stores. Donations to churches up there go a long way.
- Maine lets you deduct donations on your state return if you itemize. Save your receipts for both filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preble Street gives clothing directly to people in need. Goodwill Northern New England and the Salvation Army both have Portland locations too. Most accept walk-in donations.
Heavy winter coats, insulated boots, wool socks, and thermal layers. Northern Maine sees below-zero temps for months, so anything rated for serious cold goes fast.
Pickup is mostly limited to Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, and Bangor. For rural areas, local churches and community centers run seasonal drives that are usually the easiest option.
Yes. Maine follows federal rules, so you can deduct fair market value if you itemize. Works on both your federal and state returns. Keep your receipt.
Find Clothing Drop Off Points
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Donation Centers in Maine
Salvation Army - Damariscotta, ME
17 Elm St, Damariscotta, ME 04543, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Salvation Army - Richmond, ME
712 Main St, Richmond, ME 04357, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Salvation Army - Sabattus, ME
26 Pleasant Hill Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Salvation Army - Sabattus, ME
30 Pleasant Hill Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Salvation Army - Wiscasset, ME
78 Fowle Hill Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Salvation Army - Wiscasset, ME
97 Fowle Hill Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA
(800) 728-7825
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Goodwill - Auburn, ME
939 Turner St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Augusta, ME
5 Senator Way, Augusta, ME 04330, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Bangor, ME
805 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Bath, ME
64 Arthur J Reno Sr Rd, Bath, ME 04530, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Belfast, ME
13 Goodwill Dr, Belfast, ME 04915, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Biddeford, ME
420 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Brewer, ME
610 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Brunswick, ME
21 Gurnet Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Brunswick, ME
Longfellow Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Cape Elizabeth, ME
21 Dennison Dr, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Ellsworth, ME
15 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, ME 04605, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill Center - Falmouth, ME
251 US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Gorham, ME
34 Hutcherson Dr, Gorham, ME 04038, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Kennebunk, ME
36 Sea Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Old Orchard Beach, ME
1 Vallee Ln, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Rockland, ME
202 Camden St, Rockland, ME 04841, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - South Portland, ME
180 Waterman Dr, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - South Portland, ME
555 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Topsham, ME
106 Park Dr, Topsham, ME 04086, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Waterville, ME
10 Concourse W, Waterville, ME 04901, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Westbrook, ME
200 Larrabee Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Westbrook, ME
594 County Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Goodwill - Windham, ME
31 Landing Rd, Windham, ME 04062, USA
(800) 466-3945
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Planet Aid Center - Kittery, ME
162 State Rd, Kittery, ME 03904, USA
(617) 547-8700
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