Donate to the Free Store
Donations of clothing and household goods ensure that families in need can shop for essentials free of charge.
We accept new and gently used clothing for men, women, and children, as well as household goods such as blankets, kitchenware, and personal care products at our donation drive-thru. Please be mindful of providing clothing that is clean and wearable and check the list of items that we do not accept below.
For contactless drop-off, please place items to be donated in your trunk and a volunteer or member of our staff will unload your trunk for you.
Please do not leave items outside the door after hours.
Most needed donations include:
- Men’s clothing
- School uniforms (solid color golf/polo shirts; khaki, navy, black pants/skirts)
- Shoes and socks
- New underwear
- Comforters, sheets, blankets, towels, sleeping bags, bedding and linens
- Dishes, cups, glasses, flatware, serving ware
- Luggage, duffle bags and backpacks
- Small household goods (lightbulbs, batteries, umbrellas, coffeemakers, thermos)
- Pots and pans
Try our easy Amazon Wish List to ship some most needed items directly to us.
Unfortunately, we do not take the following:
- Baby formula, high chairs, car seats or strollers
- Toys
- Books and magazines
- Computers or electronics
- Food and medicine
- Gardening tools
- Medical supplies
- Exercise and sports equipment
Looking for a charity that will accept donations we cannot?
Call 2-1-1 (or 888-892-1162) or visit www.nc211.org, and you’ll be connected to a specialist with a database of local charities. They are open 24/7 and speak multiple languages.
School Uniforms
More than 40 public schools in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools system require uniforms. Because children grow fast and clothing wears out, these items are among the most requested by families who shop here free-of-charge. New or gently-used items in all sizes, 3T to adult, are needed year-round.
- Solid color golf/polo shirts: white, navy, light blue, red, hunter green
- Solid color pants: khaki, navy, black
- Solid color skirts/scooters: khaki, navy, black
- Solid color sweaters: navy, white, red
- Solid color jumpers: khaki, navy, black
- Solid color socks: black, navy, khaki
- Brown or black belts in student sizes
Drop Off Donations
Donations can be dropped off at our donation drive-thru.
Point. Click. Ship.
Use the convenient Amazon Wish List to purchase school uniform items for shipment directly to Crisis Assistance Ministry.