Donations & Collections
Quick Guide to Organizations That Receive Donated Goods:
BIKES
- BikeMatchMoCo is a free service enabling people with extra, unused bicycles to donate them directly to individuals who need a bike.
BOOKS
- Friends of the Library of Montgomery County collects donations of books, current-year magazines, music, movies, and video games at its bookstores in Rockville (4886 Boiling Brook Parkway) and Silver Spring (8901 Colesville Road).
- Velocity of Books accepts a wide variety of books, audiobooks, and magazines for people of all ages. Email Carolyn Thompson or call 301-674-3056 for more information.
- Small Things Matter seeks donations of new (unused) books for children ages 0-18. Call 202-669-8550 or email thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com to learn more.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
- Medical Loan Closet of the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew generally accepts walkers, bedside commodes, crutches, canes, wheelchairs. motorized carts, disposable underwear, dressings, prescription formulas, knee immobilizers, enteral feeding, and stoma supplies/equipment. Contact Marilee Tollefson, 301-384-4394 or office@mystandrew.org
- Some local fire stations accept crutches, wheelchairs, and related equipment for loan to area residents.
- The Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities has compiled a list of medical equipment loan closets that may accept certain types of medical equipment donations.
FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, AND MORE
| Organization Name | Location / Phone | Types of Items Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| A Wider Circle | 9159-C Brookville Road, Silver Spring
301-608-3504 |
men and women's professional clothes (suits, dresses, blazers, dress pants, skirts), furniture, linens, household items, infant supplies, toiletries, non-perishable food |
| Abused Persons Program | 1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville
301-279-1640 |
adult and children's clothing |
| The Arc Montgomery County's Urban Thrift | 10730 Connecticut Ave., Kensington
301-933-5666 |
adult’s and children’s clothing and shoes, furniture, lamps, linens, household items, books, CDs, DVDs, DVD and CD players, sports equipment, toys, electronics, appliances and tools |
| Auted, Inc. | Germantown
800-442-1938 301-793-9333 |
used vehicles (running or not running) and automotive tools and equipment in good condition |
| Bethesda Cares | 7728 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda
301-907-9244 |
food, clothing, computers |
| Goodwill of Greater Washington | 619 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
301-527-0970 |
clothing, furniture, computers, linens, cars, boats, household items, books, DVD and VCR players and disks/cassettes, sports equipment, toys, electronics |
| Dorothy Day Place | 251 N Stonestreet Ave., Rockville
301-762-8314 |
women's clothing |
| Dress for Success | 101 Q St. NE, Washington, DC
202-269-4805 |
dry-cleaned contemporary women's suits, gently used shoes, blouses, accessories (by appointment only) |
| Ethiopian Community Development Council | 8121 Georgia Ave., Suite 720, Silver Spring
301-562-7303 |
large furniture (couches, bed frames, mattresses) |
| Habitat for Humanity ReStore | 1029 East Gude Dr., Rockville
12006 Plum Orchard Dr., Silver Spring 301-926-4104 |
appliances, furniture, lawn equipment, electronics, tools, building materials/fixtures |
| House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary | 6409 Stream Valley Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20882 240-631-1743 and 301-461-7707 |
Pet pantry accepting unexpired and unopened dog and cat food. |
| Interfaith Clothing Center | 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville
(former Broome Middle School) 301-424-3796 |
clothing, shoes, small household items, toys, children's books, linens, school supplies, infant supplies, calculators, toiletries |
| International Rescue Committee | 8719 Colesville Road, Floor 3, Silver Spring | new or gently used clothing for all ages, baby items, household goods, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, small furniture items |
| Leveling the Playing Field | 9170 Brookville Road, Silver Spring | used or new sports equipment |
| Master Gardeners of Montgomery County | Derwood
mgmont@umd.edu 301-590-9650 |
gardening tools and equipment in good condition (rakes, shovels, hoses, planters, 5 gallon buckets, etc.) |
| Montgomery Avenue Women’s Center | Rockville
301-984-7765 |
new or gently used clothing for women, shoes, jewelry, accessories, computers, TVs, DVD players |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless | 600-B East Gude Dr., Rockville
301-217-0314 |
new men's clothing, household items, toiletries, cleaning products |
| National Center for Children & Families/Greentree Shelter | 6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda
301-365-4480 |
household items, clothing, computers, furniture, automobiles, toiletries, cleaning supplies, school supplies, infant supplies, books (no textbooks, encyclopedias), sports equipment |
| Organization for Advancement and Service to Individuals with Special Needs | Gaithersburg
703-283-2102 |
farm equipment and supplies |
| Rainbow Place for Women | Rockville Presbyterian Church
215 W Montgomery Ave., Rockville 301-762-3363 |
sweat suits, pajamas, winter accessories, umbrellas, flip flops, toiletries, individual packs of pain relievers |
| Senior Centers | Various locations in Montgomery County
montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/senior centers Drop off at front desk |
yarn--especially acrylic and baby yarn--and other knitting/crocheting supplies for senior center yarners |
| Shepherd’s Table | 8106 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
301-585-6463 |
safety razors, toiletries, gently used clothing, shoes, blankets, stamps, non-perishable food |
| Stepping Stones Shelter Rockville | Rockville
301-251-0567 |
clothing, household items |
| Suited for Change | 1010 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC
202-293-0351 |
new or nearly new women's professional attire on hangers (suits, dresses, blazers, dress pants, skirts, jewelry, shoes, scarves, purses, briefcases) |
| Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program | 1301 Piccard Dr., Rockville
240-777-1355 |
cell phones and toiletries |
| Wells Robertson House | One Wells Ave., Gaithersburg
301-258-6390 |
household items, comforters, business attire, linens |
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL OPTIONS:
If you aren't able to find an organization to accept your items for donation, try Craigslist or Freecycle, or visit the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection's recycling and disposal information page.
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