every

donation

helps a family build a decent and affordable home.

Donate to the ReStore

Don't dump - donate! Your old stuff can be someone else’s new start!

When you donate your gently used items to the Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you are changing lives by making affordable homeownership a reality for a family in our community. Not only are you making a difference locally, but you’re also making a difference globally by preventing household items with plenty of life left from needlessly going to waste in a landfill. Donating is easy, and best of all, it makes a big difference.

Donation Pick Up

Our donation pick-up service is reserved for large donations in our Greater Matthews service area. We carefully evaluate each request to ensure that we can recover the costs associated with the pick-up and raise funds for our mission through the resale of your donations.

Please check our donation guidelines for information on what we can and cannot accept. Larger items must be located on the first floor. A ReStore team member will contact you within 24 hours during our hours of operation (Tuesday-Saturday). Click the truck icon below to request a pickup!

Donation Pickup Anchor

Donation Drop Off

Donations can be dropped off at our ReStore during our regular donation hours:

Tues-Fri: 10:30am-4:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-4:00pm

A ReStore team member will screen your donation, help you unload, and provide you with a tax receipt. Donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds support our mission of building homes in the Greater Matthews community!

Please do not leave any donations after hours!

Accepted Donations

Appliances

Air Conditioning Units
Dryers (15 years-old or newer)
Furnaces
Microwaves (5 years-old or newer)
Ranges/Stoves (15-years old or newer)
Ovens (15-years old or newer)
Washing Machine (15-years old or newer)
Water Heaters (5 years-old or newer)
Refrigerators/Freezers (15-years old or newer)
Dishwashers (less than 2-years old)

Building Materials

Bricks/cinder blocks (must be stacked on a pallet & wrapped)
Cabinets
Countertops
Fencing
Insulation (new in package only)
Plywood (full sheets only)
Shingles & Siding
Trim (5ft. or longer)
Lumber (5ft. or longer)
Hardware
Doors
Windows (good condition only; non-rotted wood, aluminum & vinyl)
Blinds & Shades (cordless only)
Shutters

Lighting

Chandeliers
Lamps (table or floor)
Hard-wired fixtures
Ceiling Fans
Lamp Shades (new or gently used)

Plumbing

Sinks (undermount and pedestal only, or kitchen sinks in excellent condition)
Toilets (only elongated)
Tubs (new only)

Furniture

Bed Frames
Bookshelves
Chairs
Desks (small and roll-top only)
Dressers
Filing Cabinets
Love Seats
Patio and Outdoor Furniture
Sofas
Tables
TV Stands/Console Tables
Pianos and Organs (small)

Electronics

TVs (LCD & LED only)
Other Electronics (in perfect working order)

Glass & Mirrors

Framed mirrors and glass
Tempered glass tabletops

Flooring

Area rugs (new or gently used)
Vinyl (new)
Ceramic floor tile (new in quantities of 2 boxes or more)
High-Quality laminate (new)
Hardwood Flooring (new or gently used)

All flooring should be 75 sq. ft. or more of one type

Home Decor

Antiques and collectibles
Sets of china, glasses, and or stemware
Decorative pillows
Candleholders
Flower vases
Framed art and picture frames
Artificial plants
Baskets
Board games and some toys
Books

Miscellaneous

Select Sporting goods and equipment
Exercise machines (10-years-old or younger, treadmills must fold)
Cars, motorcycles, RVs, dirt bikes, etc. (through Cars for Homes)
Media (CDs, DVDs, BluRays, vinyl)
Gardening tools
Lawn equipment
Hand and power tools
Game Tables
Garage Doors (complete sets)

Items We Do Not Accept

Unfortunately, we’re not able to take all items that supporters would like to donate. Our focus is on generating revenue to support building decent, affordable homes. If we are unable to accept your donation, we feel we'll be unable to sell it. Our volunteers and staff are trained and have experience in determining what we can and cannot sell, and though we hate to do it, may have to turn away your donation.

Although some exceptions may apply, we are not able to accept donations of the following items:

Sleeper sofas/loveseats
Baby items
Computers, printers, copiers, or fax machines
Clothing
Mattresses or box springs
Open cans of paint/stain
Unframed mirrors/glass
Bedding linens
Metal or corded blinds
Shower doors
Tube/projection or Plasma TVs
Light bulbs
Batteries (of any kind)
Single-pane windows
Playground equipment
Entertainment centers/armoires
Encyclopedias or magazines
Romance Novels
Cassette tapes
Stuffed animals
Items that do not work
Items missing parts

questions & answers

are my donations tax-deductible?

Yes, donations to the ReStore are tax deductible. A donation receipt is given at the time of your drop-off or will be issued to you by a driver if we do a pickup.

does the ReStore place a value on donated items for tax purposes?

IRS regulations do not permit us to place a value on your donations, although we provide you with a receipt verifying that you made a donation. The value of your donation should be decided by you and your tax professional. Please review the IRS website for determining values of donated properties.

can I donate my items directly to a Habitat family?

Businesses may donate new building materials, appliances and fixtures for a home, but we are unable to accept donations of used items for individual families. However, the sale from your in-kind donation raises money to finance more homes!

Your donation and purchases help families build a better future.