SCHEDULING A FREE CLOTHING DONATION PICKUP TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN NEED TAKES LESS THE TWO MINUTES!
1. ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE
We are always looking for new regions to serve, so if you do not see your code listed today, try back soon.
2. YOU'RE ON OUR ROUTE
Get ready for convenience when we pick up your donations for a great cause – but first...
3. CHOOSE AMVETS
Support Vets through the longest running clothing donation pickup service in the Chicagoland region. Your trusted service for all donations of Clothing, Shoes and Homegoods for over 40 years!
4. CHOOSE PICKUP DATE
Your location is on one of our weekly routes. View calendar to determine best pickup day for you.
5. SECURE DONATIONS
Leave your donations at your front door. Write DONATESTUFF on the bags/boxes/containers or on paper and attach to them all.
6. WE COME TO YOU
We'll come pick up your donation and leave information on how to get a receipt that includes a tax deduction form for tax time.
WHAT CAN I DONATE?
CLOTHING
We accept all sizes of clothes for charity. Some of the items we take include clothing, shoes and accessories for ladies, men, children and babies, including shirts/blouses, pants, dresses, coats/jackets, undergarments, sweaters, sweatshirts, footwear, purses, hats, belts and jewelry, plus suits and sportcoats.
HOUSEHOLD
We welcome mildly used bedding, blankets, drapes, curtains, rugs, towels, pillows, and sleeping bags. DonateStuff also accepts pots, pans, cups, glasses, dishware, silverware, small (working) household appliances, tools, art, frames and other home decor.
TOYS & SPORTS EQUIPMENT
We accept clean, lightly used toys and children’s items like stuffed animals, dolls/action figures, board games, tricycles, bicycles and sports equipment.
ELECTRONIC GAMES/DEVICES
DonateStuff welcomes used goods, working stereos, radios, Wii, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, tablets, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, and small (easily liftable) working TVs.
SMALL FURNISHINGS / APPLIANCES
We are looking for easy-to-lift and transport nightstands, headboards, office chairs, small filing cabinets and other light home items.
BOOKS & MISCELLANEOUS
Help us find a new home for your gently used books (of all genres), musical instruments, microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.
SORRY – WE CANNOT ACCEPT LARGE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, MAGAZINES, ENCYCLOPEDIA SETS, NEWSPAPERS, INFANT/CHILD CAR SEATS, CRIBS OR MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS.