Goodwill

Donating to Goodwill

Goodwill operates as a network of 155 independent regional affiliates, each running its own stores and programs. When you drop off a bag of clothes at Goodwill, the affiliate sells what it can and uses the revenue to fund job training, career counseling, and employment placement in your area. In 2023, Goodwill served over 25 million people across the U.S. and Canada.

Most Goodwill stores accept walk-in donations during business hours. Many locations have a drive-through lane where staff will unload your car for you. Donation receipts are printed on the spot, and Goodwill provides an online valuation guide to help you estimate deductions at tax time.

Because each affiliate sets its own policies, what one Goodwill accepts may differ from another. When in doubt, call your local store before hauling large items. Clothing, shoes, and household goods are accepted nearly everywhere.