Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles, Louisiana is a physical donation or reuse resource for clothing and shoes, new undergarments, new or gently used towels and blankets, and clean good-quality furniture for families. Donated goods should be clean and usable. The organization’s public guidance is selective rather than a general thrift-store list, so appliances, mattresses, electronics, damaged furniture, medical equipment and miscellaneous estate goods should not be assumed acceptable without prior approval. The official give-help page provides warehouse drop-off hours; donors with furniture or larger quantities should call before loading to confirm current need and receiving capacity.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana uses in-kind goods to assist people and families facing hardship, including households establishing or rebuilding basic living arrangements. For an executor or family clearing an estate, this location may provide a reuse path for suitable property rather than disposal. Acceptance can change with storage capacity, condition, seasonal needs, safety rules, and resale or program demand, so confirm unusually large, fragile, upholstered, electrical, medical, or specialty items before transporting them.

Save a trip! Call Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.