4 places in New Hampshire to donate clothes, shoes, and more

After the holidays, you might feel the urge to deep clean your entire house and purge all of the excess clutter. If this is where you find yourself, but you’re not sure where to donate your used household items, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve compiled a list of organizations around New Hampshire to donate clothes, shoes, and household items. 

1. Outfitters Thrift Store – Manchester

Proceeds from Outfitters Thrift Store support programs that end homelessness, and the organization also offers housing and job training services to those in need. In particular, donated items help support the Families in Transition program participants. Once the families in the program have their needs met, the remainder of the donated items are sent to the thrift store to be sold.  

What They Accept: Clothing and shoes; housewares; electronics; books

2. Ladders Thrift – Plymouth

Proceeds from Ladders Thrift supports the mission of the Bridge House Shelter and Veterans’ Advocacy Program. 

What They Accept: Adult and children’s clothing, shoes, and hygiene items; new household items; pet supplies; sporting goods; furniture 

3. Families in Transition – Manchester

Donations to Families in Transition help assist programs for food security, housing, and disaster relief throughout the state. You can donate your gently used items Monday-Friday. Be sure to know their “high-need” items prior to donating, which you can find here.

What They Accept: Families in Transition accepts food, clothing, hygiene, and household items. 

4. Corey’s Closet – Hooksett

Corey’s Closet provides work experience to those with developmental disabilities, giving individuals the opportunity to learn skills, develop independence, and gain respect within the community they live. By donating items to Corey’s Closet, you’re creating more jobs! Corey’s Closet accepts donations Tuesday-Sunday, and when you donate, you receive a 20% off coupon to the store. 

What They Accept: Clothing; shoes; accessories; household items; small appliances; books. See the full list here.

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