Find donation centers near you
From the mountains to the coast, your clothes donation supports diverse communities in North Carolina. If you're looking for where to donate clothes, numerous charities are available for your community donations.
Local Insight: Climate varies from mountains to coast. Research Triangle needs professional attire.
Most donation centers accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and household textiles. Items should be clean, dry, and in good condition. Many centers also accept bags, belts, hats, and linens.
Wash and dry all items before donating. Place clothing in bags or boxes that are easy to transport. Remove any items with stains, tears, or missing buttons. Pair shoes together and fold clothing neatly.
Yes, most charitable organizations provide tax receipts for donations. Ask for a receipt at the time of drop-off, or check if the donation bin has instructions for obtaining one. Keep your receipt for tax purposes.
Generally, donation centers do not accept wet, moldy, or heavily soiled items. Mattresses, car seats, and recalled items are typically refused. Check with the specific organization for their complete list of non-accepted items.
Donations are accepted year-round, but seasonal transitions are ideal times to clean out closets. Many centers have increased needs before winter and at the start of school seasons.
Many centers accept household goods, small appliances, books, toys, and furniture. Accepted items vary by organization, so check their guidelines before dropping off non-clothing items.
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1011 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
1023 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
11015 Education Way, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
1201 Campus Pointe Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
1937 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
2516 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28227, USA
3106 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
3715 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA
4020 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
406 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
5527 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
5811 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA
8500 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA
940 Marsh Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
1128 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
3600 US-601, Concord, NC 28025, USA
7900 Lyles Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027, USA
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
8670 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
8675 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA
19320 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
2012 SC-160, Fort Mill, SC 29708, USA
2226 Shaw Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
112 Robinson Ave, Harrisburg, NC 28075, USA
14514 Lucia Riverbend Hwy, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA
415 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704, USA
1118 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
1120 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
134 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
339 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
51 Mills Gap Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
850 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
86 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
910 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
5356 US-158, Bermuda Run, NC 27006, USA
128 Crossing Way, Boone, NC 28607, USA
1620 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
237 Boone Heights Dr, Boone, NC 28607, USA
1266 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
1459 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715, USA
75 Plaza Loop, Canton, NC 28716, USA
10124 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
12716 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
16025 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
1725 Harris Houston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
1909 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28270, USA
2905 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA
3609 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
3710 W W.T.Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA
5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
5808 University Pointe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
6607 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
9305 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227, USA
9605 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
1460 S Main St, China Grove, NC 28023, USA
2635 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012, USA
229 Paragon Pkwy, Clyde, NC 28721, USA
5511 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027, USA
511 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, USA
835 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613, USA
19710 Kunkleman Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
6113 NC-16 S, Denver, NC 28037, USA
600 E Atkins St, Dobson, NC 27017, USA
477 CC Camp Rd, Elkin, NC 28621, USA
3530 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA
295 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734, USA
2549 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
1004 S Church St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
2978 US Hwy 70 W #5, Goldsboro, NC 27530, USA
900 N Salisbury GQ Ave, Granite Quarry, NC 28146, USA
1717 4 Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA
1731 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA
2111 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA
9441 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
1172 Old Lenoir Rd, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
1877 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
2515 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
3206 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
3076 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638, USA
14420 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
1806 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083, USA
2303 Coldwater Ridge Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083, USA
344 N Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
811 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
601 S Main St, King, NC 27021, USA
705f S Main St, King, NC 27021, USA
9309 NC-194, Lansing, NC 28643, USA
960 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
6750 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023, USA
251 Lowes Blvd, Lexington, NC 27292, USA
719 W Center St, Lexington, NC 27292, USA
510 Vaughn Way, Lincolnton, NC 28092, USA
535 N Main St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
4646 US-25 #70, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
2515 Plantation Center Dr, Matthews, NC 28105, USA
4180 Haywood Rd, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
1355 Yadkinville Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028, USA
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