The following is a list of places you can direct donations of clothing, furniture, cell phones, toys, etc. We want to help you discover worthy recipients of items you no longer use.
The Cypress Exchange
furniture, appliances, household items, clothing, vehicles, etc.
Click here to fill out a "Post Request."
Dublin Furniture Banc
furniture, appliances, household items, baby items, toys
Donations are accepted M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM, S 11:00AM-3:00PM. Contact them about arranging a pickup for the donations.
6765 Dublin Center Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 Ph. 614-793-80416 www.dublinfurniturebanc.org
Material Assistance Providers
furniture, appliances, all household items
(dishes, flatware, lamps, vacuum cleaners, bedding, baby items and toys, etc.)
MAP collects donated items, stores them in a warehouse, then distributes them at no charge to people who are in need and people who are formerly homeless. Pick-up at your home can be arranged.
118 S. Yale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222
Ph. 614-272-9544 Fax 614-272-9566
United Methodist Free Store
Appliances, all household items (including decorations/artwork), baby items, clothing (adult, children's, baby), TOYS (desperately needed), and toiletry items (even partially used) -- NO FURNITURE
Disadvantaged families can come in and "shop" at the free store for items they need. They are allotted a certain number of items per member of the family per visit. The store serves thousands of families annually.
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206 (NE corner of Whittier and Parsons - in the back of "A Church for All People)
Ph. 614-443-1713
Donations may be dropped off during the store's hours of operation: Sun & M-closed; T, Th, Sat - 10am to 1pm; W & F - 3-6pm
JOIN (Joint Organization for Inner City Needs)
Adult clothing, shoes, non-perishable food items
This organization accepts donations of clothing which are then distributed to the needy downtown. Many of the residents of Faith Mission's men's shelter and women's shelter (Nancy's Place) go to JOIN for free clothing.
196 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Ph. 614-241-2531 Fax 614-241-2535
Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth of Columbus
Food items: milk, condiments, cereal, frozen food, and bread
Clothing items suitable for youth ages 14-20 - especially need new socks, new undergarments, and large jackets
Clothing items appropriate for job interviews, including dress socks, ties, shoes, dress pants and sport coats
Basic hygiene supplies and house-cleaning supplies
This is a drop-in center for homeless youth in Columbus, located east of the OSU campus in an underprivileged area of the city. They appreciate any help you are willing to give so that these kids can have the opportunity to be on equal footing as their peers and become productive members of a community.
1621 N. 4th St., Columbus (site address)
135 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 (operations/communications)
Ph. 614-292-7705, speak with Rikki Garren
Choices Eliminating Domestic Violence
Used cell phones
Used phones will be distributed to clients for 911 emergency usage. Please include chargers and any other phone accessories you no longer need. Donations can be mailed to the address below or dropped off at any Verizon store.
P.O. Box 06157, Columbus, OH 43206-0157
Inner City Ministries
Clothing, shoes, coats, non-perishable food items, turkeys (at Thanksgiving & Christmas)
842 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223
Ph. 614-469-7920 Fax 614-224-1481
Best Foot Forward Clothes Closet
New and gently used business attire for women
Clothing is provided for women conducting a job search, starting a new career, or living on a limited budget.
50 West Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Ph. 614-287-0028