Accepted Donations

We appreciate the generosity of our donors who provide many of the necessities we use each day. Please note that we ask that all items be clean, safe and in working condition.  New and used items are both accepted.

For more accepted donations, please check or urgent and ongoing needs.

Accepted Items 

Household items
Clothing (adult and children)
Shoes
Draperies, curtains
Bed and bath linens
Toys, games
Bicycles (children and adult)
Furniture (except office furniture)
Mattresses
Books
Baby items
Small appliances
Tools
Electronics
TVs (except console TVs)
Computers (except CRT monitors)
Pictures and collectible items
Jewelry
Sporting goods

Items Not Accepted 

To insure the health and safety of our clients the following items are NOT accepted:

Damaged, broken or inoperable items
Open or expired OTC medicine
Food Items: opened or partially used items, contaminated or spoiled items, home canned food and unprocessed meat
Carpet
Console TVs
Dishwashers
Furniture with rips, tears, stains or broken pieces
Large appliances
Built-in appliances
Office Furniture
Pianos, organs
Items considered hazardous waste
Large Computer Monitors (CRT)
Oils
Paints
Tires
 
For questions about the items we do and do not accept, contact Materials Handling Coordinator, Allison Hicks, at 919.828.9014, ext. 121 or allisonh [at] raleighrescue [dot] org. 
 
We are unable to pick up donations. To have a donation picked up, please contact The Salvation Army, Vietnam Vets or Helping Hand Mission.