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Donate Goods
Thank you very much for choosing St. Vincent de Paul for your donation of new or gently used clothing, home goods, and furniture. We also accept vehicle donations. Our thrift stores are one of our largest fundraising programs, and we rely on your generosity.
HOW TO DONATE
To donate goods to one of our thrift stores, visit the thrift store nearest you or schedule a donation pickup.
Donation Hours:
Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat.: 10 AM - 6 PM (Christy Store 10 AM - 5 PM)
Sun.: 12 PM - 4 PM
** St. Louis Area Stores' Donation Docks are Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(Please note: Our 1310 Papin Street office is not a donation center.)
Or, you can place items in one of our many donation bins throughout the St. Louis area.
Because the St. Vincent de Paul Society sells items to support our programs, we cannot accept donated items that we cannot sell. Please do not donate items that are ripped, stained, broken, missing parts, or otherwise unusable or in need of repair. All electronics and appliances should be less than 10 years old and in working order. A good rule of thumb is “Would I give this to a neighbor?” To determine the value of your donation, please refer to the IRS Donor’s Guide to Thrift Shop Donations.
POLICY FOR ACCEPTING DONATED ITEMS
To provide a dignified shopping experience, we cannot accept any item that is ripped, stained, broken, fire/smoke damaged, or otherwise in unsellable condition. All donated furniture must be in good, usable working order, free of breakage, rips, stains, pet hair and damaged parts. The Society does not repair or renovate non-working items. St. Vincent de Paul employees are fully authorized to make this determination upon evaluating the items to be donated. St. Vincent de Paul cannot haul away or dispose of unwanted or unacceptable items.
Donations accepted in our Thrift Stores:
Clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories for women, men, and children.
Kitchen items: dishes, flatware, glasses, pots and pans, bakeware, small appliances (toaster ovens, microwaves, coffeemakers, etc.).
Major appliances: washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, grills. Must be less than 10 years old, clean, and electric. No gas appliances.
Hospital equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, etc.
Exercise equipment: all accepted except NordicTrack skier
Home goods: linens, rugs, artwork, framed mirrors, baskets, decorative items.
Furniture: bedroom sets, living room, dining/family rooms, outdoor furniture, lamps, lighting, etc.
We can only accept complete beds—headboard, footboard and wood frame. We are not able to accept bunk beds, TV/Entertainment Centers for CRT TVs, China Cabinets, China Hutches or any furniture over 6’ wide or 6’ tall—including multi-piece units.
Electronics: computers, monitors, DVD and VCR players, phones, radios, speakers, flat screen televisions less than five years old.
Media: books, records, compact discs, DVDs, VHS (original copies only)
Seasonal Décor
Miscellaneous: unopened toiletries, barbecues, working lawnmowers, power tools, sports equipment, functional bicycles, musical instruments
Furniture items available for pick up:
Drivers will not enter any home, apartment, building or dwelling. All items must be placed in an external location (i.e. garage, carport, porch, sidewalk, parking lot). There must be a paved walkway for all pickups.
Furniture: bedroom sets, living room, dining/family rooms, outdoor furniture, lamps, lighting, etc.
We can only accept complete beds—headboard, footboard and wood frame. We are not able to accept bunk beds, TV/Entertainment Centers for CRT TVs, China Cabinets, China Hutches or any furniture over 6’ wide or 6’ tall—including multi-piece units.
Couches and Loveseats excluding sleepers and futons
Upholstered/Leather Chairs
Tables
Chairs
China Cabinets less than 6ft tall and 6ft wide
Buffets
Outdoor Furniture
Desks less than 6ft wide
TV stands
Armoires under 6ft tall and 6ft wide
Bookcases under 6ft tall and 6ft wide
Major appliances: washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, grills. Must be less than 10 years old, clean, and electric. No gas appliances.
We are unable to accept the following items:
China Cabinets
China Hutches
Weapons
Infant car seats and cribs
Gas Appliances
Dishwashers
Swing sets
Pianos/organs
Sleeper sofas and futons
Automotive parts
Mirrors without frames
Desk over 6ft wide
Encyclopedias
Headboards or footboards without the frame.
Bunk beds
Mattresses and box springs
Armoires over 6 ft tall and 6 ft wide
Any furniture larger than 6 ft tall and 6 ft wide
TV/Entertainment Centers for CRT TVs
Building supplies: doors, vanities, cabinets, countertops, lumber, fluorescent lights, sinks and toilets
Excessively large, heavy, or multipart furniture.
Waterbeds, hospital beds and pool tables.
Anything marked flammable, poisonous, or hazardous (including acids, cleaning supplies, pesticides, paints, oils, propane tanks, etc.)
We can only accept complete beds—headboard, footboard and wood frame. We are not able to accept bunk beds, TV/Entertainment Centers for CRT TVs, China Cabinets, China Hutches or any furniture over 6’ wide or 6’ tall—including multi-piece units.
CORPORATE DONORS
The St. Vincent de Paul Society gratefully accepts donations from manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other companies. Donate your excess inventory, unsold merchandise, or items with minor imperfections. By donating, you help St. Louis families in need, and practice green business by minimizing your landfill usage. Donations are also tax deductible. Call (314) 881-6006 to arrange a corporate donation. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Become a corporate partner today!