Place to take household goods donations (Raleigh, Durham: house, pre-school, live in)

[Queen Mommy]

Hello all!

I have been going through all of our "stuff," and we have quite a bit extra! I'd love to donate the items somewhere the items could find a second life. I have tons of girls clothing in good to excellent condition (I have four girls, and they are easy on their clothing, toys, kitchen items... Maybe a shelter?

I live in Wake Forest and would really prefer if I didn't have to drive super-far, but if that is the right answer I am willing to travel!

[agoldste]

You can try the GCF Store. It's in the Wakefield Commons Shopping Center (New Falls of Neuse Road) in Wake Forest. I don't have any firsthand experience with them however they do seem to provide valuable services to the community.

Here is a link to their site:
GCF Donation Centers & Stores

[CindyInRaleighNC]

This store is great, helping a great cause with the huge pet population we have in NC - ** AnimalKind.org **

As for a Shelter, I would suggest The Salvation Army of Wake County: Servicing Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Local Wake County Community

Cindy

[Queen Mommy]

I'll pack up the 'ole minivan, and head to these two spots... I'll let you know if I receive any good information or tips in the process!

[KellyCrash]

The Vietnam Veterans of American will come to your house & pick up all of your stuff. All you have to do is call them. You have to leave the stuff outside like on a porch or something.

Here's a link Clothing Donations.org


I believe the Salvation Army will also come pick up your donations. Again all you have to do is call them to schedule it.

ETA: I have heard that GCF is pretty picky about what they will take.

Good luck!

[Queen Mommy]

Back home I always used to call 1-800 SA Truck for a donation pick-up. I tried, but was told that there is no truck servicing 27587... Just an FYI for any of you other closet-cleaners out there

[MAtoNC!]

I also noticed that there is also no SA thrift shops here. But it looks like there are a lot of other great places to donate.

[NC_newcomer]

Check the website for United Way of Wake County: there's a list of several charitable organizations that need goods (for example, the women's shelter needs women's and children's clothing, a nursery/pre-school needs all sorts of help, and so on. )

It's a bit more effort to take your goods to several places, but they'll do more good that being given to Goodwill, which is "everyone's" dumping ground.

[saturnfan]

North Raleigh Ministries next to Tuesday Morning on Spring Forest Rd near Atlantic Ave is very worthy.

They operate Mon-Sat 10AM - 2PM. Closed Sunday.

Benevolence ministry and food pantry in addition to thrift shop.

[Gurl]

Try Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
Habitat For Humanity of Wake County - "Building Hope in Wake"

If you have a lot of stuff, either their location, or the one in Durham will pick up.