Spring Cleaning, Where to Donate
'Tis the season for cleaning and purging. We just got rid of half our wardrobe yesterday and did a little research on charities that will accept clothing and household items. Please let us know about additional organizations in the comments.
Places like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Out of the Closet, and Parca accept the greatest range of items, which makes it easier to drop everything off in one fell-swoop. Additionally, below is a list of charities that will give better-quality clothing directly to those who need it most.
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library's Donation Center
Drop off books, DVDs, VHS and old CDs at SFPL's new Donation Center in the Mission, on Treat Ave. and 17th. They also do $1 Book Sales on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Clothing for Opportunity and Dress for Success
Both organizations provide professional attire to job-seekers in need.
Community Thrift/La Casa de las Madres
Donations made to Community Thrift are available to La Casa clients via vouchers given to them at La Casa's Shelter and Drop-in Center.
Larkin Street Youth
Accepts gently worn clothing, small household items, toiletries, and other miscellaneous items.
St. Anthony Foundation
St. Anthony accept's clothing and household items, which are given directly to the poor and homeless free of charge. See the PDF for items they accept. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday at their 8th and Mission location.
St. Vincent de Paul
Currently accepting men's pants, shirts and coats, men's shoes (especially athletic and good walking shoes) underwear, socks and small hygiene items, and household items. Donations are given directly to the poor.
Princess Project
Prom, cocktail, and bridesmaid dresses can be donated certain times of year. Their community dress drive has ended for this season, but they are still accepting prom dresses 0-2 or 18+. See guidelines.