"I
just wanted you to know that from the time we all get up until it’s
time to climb into those beautiful beds with their matching linens, you
are all thought about each night and you are in our prayers."
Donations
ITEMS NOT NEEDED
The following items are generally not needed and/or not stored in our warehouse due to space limitations.
- Televisions
- Computers, Monitors and Printers
- Large Appliances (e.g., refrigerators)
- Sleep Sofas/Recliner Sofas
- Large Entertainment Centers
- King Size Mattresses, Box Springs and Frames
- Platform Beds/Trundle Beds
- Folding Cots and Rollaway Beds
- Rugs
- Office Furniture
- Cribs and Crib Mattresses*
- Children's Car Seats*
- Bicycles
- Children's Furniture (except youth beds and pack n' plays)
- Children's Toys (except for books, DVD's and clean stuffed animals)
- Curtains and Drapes
- Out of Season Holiday Decorations
- Clothing
- Food
*Due to the many recalls of cribs and car seats, we regret we can no longer accept these items.
If you live in a city or town that is not on our pickup list or would like to donate items that are on our "not needed" list, please feel free to contact one of the following agencies for assistance:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters 800-483-5503
- Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance 508-752-9276
- Household Goods Recycling Ministry 978-635-1763
- Lazarus House 978-686-0441
- Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless 781-595-7570
- Project Home Again 978-470-1356
- Salvation Army 781-231-0803
- St. Vincent de Paul 800-675-2882
- The Salem Mission 978-745-2459
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
-- Winston Churchill