Donation Centers
The following agencies accept a variety of donated items. To find agencies that accept donated medical equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs, please see the “Medical Equipment and Loan Closets” section of this directory.
Goodwill Industries
(Clothing, computers & housewares)
Clemmons Store: 336-778-2165
Jonestown Road Store: 336- 768-9778
Kernersville Store: 336-996-3351
Peters Creek Parkway Store: 336-201-0800
University Parkway Store: 336-725-1203
Waughtown Street Store: 336-777-0619
www.goodwillnwnc.org
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
(Building materials & housewares)
336-893-8495
www.habitatforsyth.org
Sunnyside Ministries
(Clothing, food & housewares)
336-724-7558
www.sunnysideministry.org
Salvation Army
(Clothing, food, & housewares)
336-722-8721
www.salvationarmyusa.org
IFB Solutions
(Glasses)
336-759-0551
www.wsifb.com
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
(Clothing, furniture & housewares)
336-723-1848
www.wsrescue.org
Q: My father is moving into an assisted living facility. Can anyone help me pack and move his belongings?
A: There are professional downsizing companies in the area that specialize in transitioning older adults. Please call Help Line at 336-724-2040 to request a list of these companies, which you can then contact for their pricing and service information.
Q: I live out of state, and my mother will be moving into an apartment that will not accommodate all of her furniture. Where can I donate her leftover household items?
A: The types of agencies listed above take various household items—from appliances to couches to clothing—and may provide pick-up services. You can phone them or check online to find out their locations and to learn what kinds of items are acceptable as donations.