Susie's List of Donation Sites for Household Items/Goods

West Michigan/Grand Rapids/ Kent County

1. In The Image  (Grand Rapids)

A dignified free-store serving families in crisis. Accepts clothing, linens, and household goods. www.intheimage.org

2. Mel Trotter Ministries

Multiple donation bins and thrift store locations accepting a variety of items, with proceeds funding critical social services. www.meltrotter.org

3. Family Promise of West Michigan

Accepts gently used household items and children’s clothing. Drop-off available Tuesday–Thursday. www.familypromisewm.org

4. Love INC – Love’s Treasures Resale  (Grand Rapids & West MI)

Resale proceeds support local ministries; accepting donations of home goods and clothing. https://www.loveinc.org/find-your-love-inc/

5. Rustic Market (Grand Rapids)

Proceeds support patient care through Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services https://www.pinerest.org/foundation/get-involved/rustic-market-thrift-store/

6. New 2 You  (Grand Rapids)

Proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Christian schools in order to help keep tuition affordable. https://new2youshop.org/

7. Nice Twice  (Grandville/Wyoming)

Supporting the Grandville Calvin Christian Schools in tuition assistance and educational journeys. www.nicetwice.org

8. The Salvation Army (West Michigan)

Proceeds support Adult Rehabilitation Centers, anti-trafficking, homelessness, hunger, senior support, youth programs, and more.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/mi/grand-rapids/  OR www.SAtruck.org (Donation pick up)

9. Legacy Thrift Stores (formerly Bibles for Missions- West MI)

A nonprofit thrift chain whose proceeds support Christian ministries worldwide. They accept home goods, clothing, and furniture and often offer free pickup for large items. https://www.legacythrift.org/shop

10. North Kent Connect (Rockford)

A Christian nonprofit serving northern Kent County, it accepts donations that support programs aimed at helping vulnerable neighbors gain self-sufficiency. https://nkconnect.org/support-us/

11. Families of Promise – Closet of Hope (Kentwood)

This volunteer-run resource provides free clothing (and sometimes other essentials) for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Items go directly to children in need. https://togetherchurchonline.com/closet-of-hope

12. YWCA West Central Michigan – (Grand Rapids)

Accepts donations of new household items, toiletries, toys, and craft supplies to assist women fleeing violent situations. https://www.ywcawcmi.org/get-involved/#other-ways-to-give

13. Family Network of Wyoming 

A faith-based nonprofit with a durable medical equipment lending closet and donations of some medical equipment. https://fntw.org/donate/

 14. Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids

Goodwill sells donated goods to fuel its mission of job training and placement opportunities to help people create better futures by building their skills and finding jobs. https://www.goodwillgr.org/about-us/

15. Women’s Resource Center (Grand Rapids)

Equipping women for workplace success. https://grwrc.org/services/programs/the-business-boutique/donation-guidelines/

16. Check with local churches, food pantries and social service agencies as well who may need household items to help families & individuals. (ie. refugees, foster placements, special needs, homeless, etc.)

**Please note the charities/businesses listed are in no specific order or preference. This list is for informational purposes only.