Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit community bike and outdoor-gear shop that accepts donated bicycles, bike parts and accessories, cross-country skis, snowshoes, winter and outdoor apparel, complete tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks. The organization refurbishes usable equipment for resale or donation through its programs and salvages reusable parts from items that cannot be […]

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services accepts in-kind donations at its Waterville shelter. The organization publishes a current needs list and asks donors to check items in at the front desk. Needs can include food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, linens and other practical essentials; the list changes as shelter and community-pantry demand changes, so this is

Stepping Stone Housing states that its thrift program accepts donations seven days a week at the six-bay garage behind the thrift store. Accepted items include clean solid furniture, working appliances, cabinets, dishes and glassware, home décor, art, jewelry, building materials, hardware, tools, kitchen items, working power equipment, camping gear, bed frames, clean mattresses and box

Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center accepts in-kind items only when they appear on its current wish list. The organization states that this restriction helps it manage storage and focus on the most pressing needs of the people it serves. Because needs change, donors should not assume that general household goods or clothing are currently wanted;

The Town of Hollis operates the Community Clothing Closet as a local clothing-reuse resource. The official municipal page gives the physical location and hours and provides specific donation instructions, including not leaving contributions when the closet is closed and not using oversized contractor bags. The page also states that household items should not be left,

Addie’s Attic Clothing Bank accepts gently used, laundered clothing for women, men, teens, youth, toddlers and infants, along with linens. The program asks donors to avoid items with rips, stains, broken zippers, missing buttons or dry rot and directs donors to current guidelines because inventory needs change. Bridging the Gap also accepts specified new hygiene

York Community Service Association accepts donations during business hours at its York thrift shop. The official page lists clothing and accessories, shoes, bags, jewelry, housewares, dishes, flatware, glassware, home décor, artwork, lamps, linens, towels, curtains, games, toys, bicycles and furniture in excellent condition. Donations must be clean and free of stains or tears, and furniture

H.O.M.E. Inc.’s Bargain Barn accepts donated clothing, household goods, books, furniture, toys and other reusable items for its community thrift operation. Donations are accepted by appointment only, and donors are asked to call the shop before bringing items. The Bargain Barn does not accept car safety seats, outdated appliances, used mattresses, outdated televisions, weapons or

Furniture Friends is a nonprofit furniture bank that accepts gently used furniture at its Westbrook warehouse for redistribution to people who lack the resources to furnish a home. The official donation page lists accepted and excluded items and requires donated furniture to be clean, usable and free from serious wear, stains, pet hair, smoke exposure,

The Ark Thrift Shop accepts good-quality new and gently used donations during business hours. Its published inventory includes household goods, small kitchen appliances, lamps, tools, linens, craft materials, seasonal items, small furniture, children’s toys and books, sporting and garden items, games, jewelry, art and pet-related goods. The shop cannot accept most electronics, mattresses, ammunition, or

Freeport Community Services accepts donations at its nonprofit thrift shop, including clean clothing, shoes, jewelry, housewares, dishes, linens, lamps, small appliances, toys, bicycles, small tools, books, antiques and collectibles. Furniture and large rugs require advance contact. The shop does not accept mattresses, baby equipment, electronics, large appliances, exercise equipment, hazardous materials, textbooks or moldy books,

TurnStyle Thrift Shop accepts clean used clothing through a drop box near the shop door and sells quality used clothing for women, men and children along with accessories and linens. The organization states that clothing donations are always welcome. The shop focuses primarily on clothing, accessories and linens rather than general household cleanout goods, so