How to Donate Furniture

  • STEP 1. Confirm your item

    Due to space constraints and the needs of the individuals we serve, we cannot always accept every type of furniture. Please see the list below of the items we do and do not accept before submitting your donation form. All donations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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  • STEP 2. Submit a Photo

    After checking the list of acceptable items on this page, send us photos of the items you wish to donate through the form linked below so we may ensure they meet our criteria and current capacity. Please allow a minimum of three business days for a response, as our staff is very limited.

    Submit Form

  • STEP 3. Schedule your Dropoff

    Once your donation has been confirmed as accepted by our team, the items may be dropped off at our workshop during open hours. Our schedule varies so please confirm your drop-off day and time with our team.

    Check Schedule

Need a Pick-Up Service?

We now offer pick-up services on a limited basis for a fee based on the number of items. As a small organization, we are unable to pick up on short notice, so please plan well in advance. Please note on your donation form if you require pick up.

We can also connect you with an outside vendor to arrange a pick-up service for a fee based on your location and donation. Once your donation inquiry has been confirmed as accepted by our team, you may schedule a priority pick-up with ReSupply through the button below.

Schedule a Pick-Up with ReSupply

What We Accept

While we strive to rescue as much unwanted furniture as possible, our limited space and capacity require us to prioritize the items most needed by the families and individuals we serve. Donation acceptance depends on current inventory and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If we're unable to accept your donation, we encourage you to share it for free online, where someone else may find it and give it a new life.

Beds

    • Twin, full or queen size:

      • Beds with headboards & frames

      • Mattresses in perfect condition, free of stains, tears and pet hair/odors

      • Box springs in perfect condition, free of stains, tears and pet hair/odors

    • Bunk beds ONLY if they can also be used as standard twin beds

    • Trundle beds

    • Please include any necessary hardware for reassembly of items if available

    • King/California-king sized mattresses or beds

    • Mattresses with stains and/or odors or tears

    • Broken or stained box springs

    • Headboards only (without bedframes)

    • Storage beds with drawers

    • Futon beds

    • Cribs

    • Loft beds

Accent Tables

    • Small coffee tables

    • Side and end tables

    • Nightstands

    • TV stands

    • Small desks

    • Very large coffee tables

    • Broken particle board furniture

    • Plant stands

    • Outdoor tables

Dining Furniture

    • Dining tables (any size)

    • Dining chairs (except over-sized or parsons-style chairs, set of 2 minimum)

    • Large sideboards or buffets

    • Bar cabinets

    • China cabinets

    • Outdoor dining/patio furniture

    • Parsons dining chairs (link for example)

Storage

    • Dressers

    • Shoe racks

    • Bookcases or small standing shelves

    • Storage ottomans

    • Coat racks

    • Large armoires

    • Vanities/dressing tables

    • Wardrobes

    • Curio cabinets

    • Wall-mounted shelves

    • Hall trees

    • Wine racks

Seating

    • Loveseats

    • Sofas/Couches

    • Small sectional sofas

    • Lounge and armchairs

    • Ottomans

    • Home office chairs

    • Dining chairs (unless over-sized or parsons-style)

    • Please make sure items are vacuumed to remove from pet hair and other allergens and rubbish is removed from underneath cushions prior to delivery.

    • Stains that are manageable to remove with household cleaners are acceptable

    • Recliners

    • Accent chairs

    • Gaming chairs

    • Rocking chairs

    • Large sectional sofas

    • Chaise lounges

    • Bar stools

    • Over-sized or parsons-style dining chairs (link for example)

Other Items

    • Floor lamps

    • Table lamps

    • Framed mirrors

    • Outdoor furniture

    • Exercise/gym equipment

    • Area rugs

    • Broken particle board furniture

    • Air conditioners

    • Small appliances

    • Picture frames

    • Wall art/artwork

    • Commercial office furniture

    • Frameless mirrors

Want to donate
tools & materials?

We are grateful to receive tools, equipment, supplies, and materials that can be used to restore furniture pieces in our workshop. Here are some of the basics that we regularly utilize in our operations. If you have other items that may be useful to our organization, please reach out!

    • Upholstery fabric

    • Upholstery foam & batting

    • Dust cover fabric

    • Portable steam cleaners

    • Industrial/Heavy duty sewing machines

    • Staples for pneumatic staple guns

    • Webbing

    • Upholstery thread

    • Mattress covers

    • Orbital & detail sanders

    • Angle grinder

    • Sanding discs & sandpaper

    • Dresser drawer handles

    • Tack cloth

    • Wood fillers & putty

    • Paint brushes

    • Small paint rollers

    • Lamp shades

    • Moving blankets

    • Old cotton t-shirts (rags for stain application)

    • Basic cleaning supplies

    • Drinks & individually-wrapped snacks for volunteers

contact us

To ensure items are suitable for repair and to avoid any wasted effort, we screen all donations beforehand. Acceptance of an item may be based on current inventory and capacity.

Please complete the form, and we will respond within three business days.

Share photos of your items, and we will get back to you soon

Current Needs:

* Framed mirrors * TV Stands

* Coat racks‍ ‍ * Small sectional sofas

* ‍Dressers ‍ * Bookcases/Standing Shelves

7/27/26: Due to present inventory levels & space constraints, we are currently not accepting the following:

* Table lamps ‍* Coffee tables

* Desks ‍ * Ottomans‍ ‍ ‍‍ ‍‍

FAQs

  • We are able to accept drop offs of furniture with prior approval during hours of operation, which varies weekly. Please visit our calendar to view our current schedule.

  • Please do not bring furniture without prior approval. We vet all items before they are delivered to avoid lost effort if we cannot work with them. If you have items to donate, please submit them via the form at the bottom of this page.

    • Upholstered items are heavily soiled, with mold or bedbugs

    • Item is too large (the people we serve are usually in smaller living spaces)

    • Item is unusually heavy (we frequently deliver to apartments without elevators and we do not want to risk the injury and safety of our generous volunteers and staff)

    • Water damage that is not feasible to restore

    • Broken particle board items

    • Pet hair

    • If you want to donate upholstered items, please make sure they are cleaned from pet hair, rubbish underneath cushions, and stains manageable to clean with household cleaners.

  • No, we do not work with appliances. Habitat for Humanity is a great resource to donate appliances.

  • We have a limited capacity to pick up furniture donations, but we do schedule rounds of pick-ups a couple of times a month (for a fee). Donors may also schedule pick-ups of pre-approved items through our partner ReSupply. Fees vary based upon size and location.

  • We are connected to the beneficiaries of our services through multiple agencies and institutions. These benevolent organizations provide support to our most vulnerable community members; refugees, people emerging from homeless situations, youth graduating from foster care, domestic violence survivors and others in need of timely help.

  • Please check the list of recommended organizations here.

  • Yes. After the donation you can download the receipt here.

Support us in creating impact

By giving to the Furniture Repair Bank, you enable and improve our efforts. We could not achieve our goals and help as many people as we do without the generous support of our donors. We gladly accept furniture donations, tools and materials, in-kind donations, and monetary gifts.