Wake County
Cause for Paws
This Raleigh-based organization benefits animals in need through its two thrift stores: one on North Market Drive and the other on South Saunders Street. Each accepts gently used clothing, furniture, appliances and more. Drop off your donations Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m., and help Wake County’s furry friends find their forever homes.
North Raleigh Ministries Thrift Shoppe
Donate your used bed frames, cribs and carseats, pianos and organs, major household appliances and more to this ministry’s Harvest Plaza location Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and help fight food insecurity in north Raleigh.
Pass It On Thrift Store
InterAct’s mission is to end cycles of domestic and sexual violence in Wake County, securing safer and brighter futures for victims and suvivors alike. Donate gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories to its Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina locations and help make Wake County a safer, more caring place.
Durham County
Book Harvest
This Durham-based nonprofit organization is built on the belief that every child needs books, every parent deserves support and every community thrives on literacy. So, clear off your bookshelf this spring, and donate an inspiring collection of new and gently used books – especially picture books, Spanish and bilingual books and stories honoring diverse backgrounds – to young readers ages 0-18.
Friends of the Durham County Library
Letting go of a few books geared toward adults? Pull up to Durham County Library’s South Roxboro Street donation center, located beside Family Dollar, and donate new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and complete puzzles and games. Note that donations are only accepted Tuesdays and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Urban Ministries of Durham
Urban Ministries of Durham is a critical resource for community members experiencing hunger and homelessness. The organization wants to ensure that its community receives the items it needs most, so be sure to compare your donations to the ministry’s clothing, toiletry, home goods and food lists before you visit.
The Scrap Exchange
This Bull City staple in the Lakewood Shopping Center is a go-to for artists and other crafty individuals, as well as those seeking affordable, pre-loved toys, tools and materials. Pull up under the blue awning on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and drop off anything from clothing, fabric and art supplies to housewares, jewelry and musical instruments. Don’t forget to browse its list of “yes please!” and “no thanks” items.
TROSA
This thrift store and Best of Durham winner on North Roxboro Street accepts a wide variety of donated goods, from furniture and clothing to home goods and decor, as long as they’re in good, sellable condition. All sales go toward programs empowering those struggling with substance use. The thrift store’s Durham location is especially known for its picture frame shop, which has provided the community with quality custom framing for more than 20 years. TROSA also offers moving services year-round and Christmas tree stands at the holidays.
Orange County
Orange County Animal Services
Has your puppy outgrown its bed? Does your cat no longer like its food? Donate washable toys, treats, towels and blankets, as well as unopened dry or wet food, smaller carriers and comfortable, easy-to-clean, long-lasting pet beds to Orange County’s animal services department on Eubanks Road. You’ll be treating a four-legged neighbor to a little comfort while they search for their forever home.
Extraordinary Thrift Store
This Carrboro thrift store is one of Extraordinary Ventures’ six local businesses, each focused on providing employment opportunities to neurodiverse adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Drop off small furniture, clothing (including wedding gowns), decor, books and other media, games, sports equipment and more Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Paws4ever ReSale Store
Do spring cleaning the right way and support Orange County pets in need! Hillsborough’s Paws4ever ReSale Store accepts kitchen and household items, furniture, musical instruments, pet accessories and more Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Be sure to call ahead if you’d like to donate a larger piece of furniture.
PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Round up your dry and nonperishable foods and head to this Carrboro nonprofit on Greensboro Street to help ensure everyone in the community has access to the nutrition they deserve. PORCH typically accepts donations Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., but we recommend reserving a drop-off time to ensure a team member is on-site to assist you.
Chatham County
Second Bloom of Chatham
This nonprofit organization has been raising awareness and providing valuable resources for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence in Chatham County for nearly a decade. Clear out your closet and donate your clean and gently used adult clothing and accessories, from everyday outfits to purses, gloves and jewelry, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Bloom of Chatham is located in the Chatham Commons Shopping Center.
CORA Food Pantry
Chatham Outreach Alliance supports children and families facing food insecurity. The organization distributed 1.9 million meals in 2025! Gather your excess dried and nonperishable foods – especially cereal, pasta, canned fruit, tuna and soup – and donate to CORA’s Pittsboro or Siler City food pantries Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Triangle-Wide
Note in the Pocket
Clothing insecurity is hard to face, especially for children – it can affect every aspect of their lives, including education. Stop by one of Note in the Pocket’s drop-off locations in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex or Wake Forest, and donate your kiddos’ outgrown clothes and shoes, from infant to adult sizes.
Habitat for Humanity
This global nonprofit organization has fought to provide housing to those in need for 50 years, but its shops, or “ReStores,” are a great place to access pre-loved furniture and housewares at a discounted price. Make sure to donate to Habitat for Humanity’s locations throughout Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and help a family stay safe and dry this year, and consider shopping at ReStores when you’re remodeling your home.
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