Did you decide that 2024 was the year you were going to tackle some of the stuff? Stuff may be a closet, a basement, under a bed, bags of too-small kids clothes, or maybe a bunch of pre-pandemic work clothes you do not ever see yourself wearing again — the list goes on and on. And on.
Getting everything around to leave the house is one step – then what is next? Sell on Marketplace or another neighborhood site? Keep in the garage until it is warmer and deal with it then?
How about taking it to one of numerous Greater Lansing area drop-off sites. They will graciously accept your donations and put them to good use.
Here are a some options:
Angel’s Hands Community Outreach 110 Saginaw St, Owosso
Accept clothing, home goods. Also have an onsite thrift store.
Bread House South 5605 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing
City Rescue Mission Uplift Thrift 3700 W. Saginaw, Lansing
Also on Facebook – BEaRESCUERthrift and instagram – @crm_upliftthrift for lots of unique finds for less! Plus, you’ll receive information regarding special savings, holiday hours, and more.
Eaton Community Palliative Care Thrift Shop 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte
Donations benefit Eaton Community Palliative Care. In general, all donated items should be gently used, clean, and in working condition Clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned. Remove lint and pet hair, fold neatly, and place in bags or boxes. Furniture must be in good condition. It must be structurally sound and have no stains, rips or holes. For additional information, echospice.org/thrift-shop/. Also on Facebook for up-to-date Thrift Shop Deals.
The Fretail Store Lansing Mall, Lansing
The first-of-its-kind FREE store in a mall setting in America at the Lansing Mall.
Goodwill multiple stores and donation centers in the Greater Lansing area
Lansing Capital Salvation Army 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing
They accept in-kind donations to fill our two food pantries and our personal needs closet. Currently, their greatest needs in these areas include: Adult Socks, Hats, Gloves, and Boots, Baby Items (diapers and formula), Shampoo, Deodorant, Bar Soap, Body Wash, Laundry Soap, Paper Goods (toilet paper and paper towel). Items should be unused
Mason Community Services
Mason Community Services partners with the Methodist Church Clothing Bank to provide clothing at no cost to those in need. They have a warehouse that houses our clothing closets. Always accepting donations of clean and gently used items.
St. Vincent de Paul Society and Thrift Shop 1020 S. Washington St, Lansing
St. Vincent de Paul Society and Thrift Shop 1009 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns
Volunteers of America 5411 S. Cedar St, Lansing and 5900 W. Saginaw St, Lansing
Volunteers of America Michigan Thrift Stores collect donated items and sell them to the public. Proceeds from the sale of donated items fund the vital social services we provide. As a guideline, HERE are lists of items that they do and do not accept for donation.
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing 1710-1712 Michigan Ave, Lansing
Purses, Solid color dress blouses, Shoes – Dress loafers, flats, pumps, oxfords in black, brown, gray, and taupe, Dress Slacks, Suits, Professional dresses, NEW socks, underwear, bras, of all sizes, Unused Makeup, Conservative jewelry, Hats, scarves, gloves, Cleaning supplies, Paper Products (ex. Tissue), Garbage bags, Healthy snacks, Bottled water, Trial or travel size personal care items (body wash, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, etc), Tampons and maxi pads.
Did we miss any? Please send them to [email protected] and we will add to this list.
