Whether it’s spring, summer, or fall, any time of year is perfect to clean out your house! We’ve rounded up a list of where to donate in Fargo and Moorhead, from household supplies and furniture to baby items and more.
Where to Donate in Fargo & Moorhead
There are a number of thrift stores, organizations, and consignment stores around the Fargo-Moorhead area you can bring your gently used goods to.
Click on one of the categories below to jump to that section!
Thrift Stores Non-Profit Organizations Consignment Stores
NOTE: With donation guidelines changing regularly, please contact the business or organization before you donate your items.
Thrift Stores in Fargo & Moorhead
Arc Attic Treasures
255 North University Drive OR 3201 43rd St South (Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Donation Hours: Donations are accepted Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Not Accepted Items: Mattress & boxsprings, non-working electronics, tube TVs, cribs, car seats, text books/reference books, metal desks and filing cabinets, building products, food/medication/vitamins, air purifiers & dehumidifiers, sofa beds, printers, large appliances. Please also do not donate wet, soiled, or broken items. They will on occasion accept organs & pianos and exercise equipment – please call ahead first to verify.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift stores provides advocacy and social programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
(Several Locations throughout Fargo-Moorhead)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Donation Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon – 4:00 p.m., or until the store’s donation space is full.
Not Accepted Items: Batteries, mattresses & frames, oil/paint, tires, boxed TVs, large appliances, windows & doors, carpet, water beds, pianos/organs, computer equipment,
The following items might be accepted if they are like new AND can be moved by 2 people: metal desks, exercise equipment, ping pong tables and pools tables, microwaves, air conditioners, toilets/bath tubs/sinks, windows, doors, headboards, helmets, dehumidifiers.
The following items might be accepted if they are NEW IN THE BOX: carpet, car seats
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift stores helps support their residential treatment and educational centers for children and their families.
Goodwill
4325 13th Avenue South OR 1525 32nd Avenue South (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (both locations)
Not Accepted Items: Large appliances, mattresses/box springs & waterbeds, bed frames, doors/windows, countertops/sinks, car seats, booster seats, bed pillows.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift stores supports Easter Seals and their goal to provide services for persons with physical and developmental disabilities and also people who are socially and economically disadvantaged, and/or have disabilities.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
210 11th St N (Moorhead)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment (materials only)
Donation Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Accepts: Gently-used furniture, cabinets, and other home construction materials (plumbing, kitchen and bath fixtures, flooring, doors and windows, electrical, etc.). Please see their list here to see all items they do and do not accept. (They do not accept clothing and toys.)
How your donations helps: Funding from their thrift store supports their mission to eliminate substandard housing through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocate for fair and just housing policies; and provide training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
Heirlooms Thrift & Gift (Hospice of the Red River Valley)
3120 25th Street South (Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Donation Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Accepts: Gently-used furniture, clothing, housewares, antiques, collectibles, and jewelry.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift store helps Hospice of the Red River Valley carry our their mission to bring comfort and dignity to patients at the end of life.
New Life Center
221 19th Street N (North Fargo)
5556 51st Ave S (South Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Not Accepted Items: Furniture, TVs, VHS tapes, computers, monitors/printers, opened cleaners, paint or other chemicals, Baby items (cribs, walkers, jumpers, pack n plays or carseats), and broken or unusable items.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift store helps provide shelter, meals, and services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Savers Thrift Store
1623 38th St SW (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Not Accepted Items: Mattresses, weapons, auto parts, food, large appliances.
Second Time Around
2601 US-10 Frontage Rd. (Moorhead)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
How your donation helps: Proceeds from their store gives people with developmental disabilities a place to work, learn, and grow!
St. Francis Thrift Store
1425 1st Avenue South (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift store provides direct assistance with housing, rent, utility, and medical bills for those in need.
Non-Profit Organizations
Birthright Fargo-Moorhead
715 11th St N Suite 103C (Moorhead)
Drop off
Donations Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Accepts ONLY: Gently used baby clothing and supplies. Please contact them at 218-477-1977 to ensure they are accepting specific items. Please note they are only open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
How your donation helps: Birthright helps women navigate unplanned pregnancies by providing information, referrals, and resources.
Caring Closet at Fargo First United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Mondays from 9:00 – 11:00. a.m. and every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If these times don’t work, please call the church at 701-232-4416 to arrange drop off. (Please note these hours are subject to change
Accepts ONLY: Gently-used clothing (male and female, sizes newborn to XL), toys, books, essential household items (sheets, towels, blankets, decor), baby essentials (pack and plays, strollers, play mats, bottles, feeding supplies), shoes and socks (all sizes, infant to adult).
How your donation helps: Community members are able to come a shop for free for needed items.
Catholic Charities
5201 Bishops Blvd S (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Accepts ONLY: Gently-used baby clothing, gear, and supplies (no car seats).
How your donation helps: They host an annual event called “Bundle Up Your Baby Bump” where local families can come and get items they need for their babies/toddlers.
Down Home
2102 12th St N (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Please call before donating to ensure need and space in their warehouse. Hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Accepts ONLY: See their current wishlist items here. Gently-used furniture and home decor. *Please call ahead to ensure specific items are needed before donating.
How your donation helps: Down Home provides furniture, decor, and home necessities for individuals transitioning out of homelessness into housing.
Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley
2600 3rd Ave N (Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Donation Hours: Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Accepts ONLY: See their current needs list here. Warehouse is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for furniture drop-offs.
How your donation helps: FMRRV helps people in crisis including, individuals or families who have suffered loss of their household belongings due to fire, storms, or flood or people starting a new life after homelessness, significant financial loss, abusive situations, or incarceration.
Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization
5012 53rd St S, Suite C (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Accepts ONLY: Clean, gently used healthcare equipment and supplies from individuals, hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. See their current needs list here.
How your donation helps: Helps provide much-needed medical equipment and supplies to enhance the quality of life of people in our community.
Open Doors 65
213 NP Ave (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Accepts ONLY: Household items, clothing, and shoes.
How your donation helps: They provide donations to anyone in need of household items, clothing, and shoes.
The Perry Center
2355 Meadow Ridge Parkway (West Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Please call for current needs and to set up a donation time.
Accepts ONLY: Gently-used baby clothes, blankets, and strollers (see their full needs list here). Please call ahead to ensure items are currently needed and space is available.
How your donation helps: Items are provided to pregnant mothers at their residential program.
Youthworks
1330 18th Ave S (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Call 701-232-8558 to set a drop off time.
Accepts ONLY: New adult socks and underwear, household paper products (facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels), non-perishable food items, hygiene products of all types, set of towels for one (bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth), diapers and wipes (larger sizes appreciated), school supplies, cleaning supplies.
How your donation helps: Youthworks serves youth needing support, and has programs for runaway, homeless and street youth; juvenile offenders; youth failing in school; youth suspended or expelled from school; young parents and pregnant moms (under 22); youth arrested and unable to immediately return home; youth needing emergency care: youth needing peer support or cross-age mentoring; and youth with anger issues.
YWCA Cass Clay
3000 S University Dr (Fargo)
Drop off
Donation Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ring the buzzer)
Accepts ONLY: Please see their current Urgent Needs List or call ahead to see if they are taking any specific items.
For all other items, please donate at the Saver’s location above.
How your donation helps: Donations are provided to residents and their families at their Emergency Shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence, homelessness, and other crisis situations.
CONSIGNMENT STORES
Note: The stores below may accept some of your items for resale, but may not accept all the items you bring in.
Aal Yours Consignment
615 9th Ave S (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently-used furniture and home decor. (They also restore furniture, if your item just needs some new life!)
Clothes Mentor
2551 45th Street Southwest (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently-used women’s clothing and accessories.
Kinder Kloset
745 45th Street South Suite A (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently-used children’s clothing, toys, books, equipment, and furniture.
My Best Friends Closet
1617 32nd Avenue South (Fargo)
By appointment only
What they sell: Gently-used women’s clothing and accessories.
Once Upon a Child
2551 45th Street Southwest (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently-used baby & kids clothing, shoes, and accessories; strollers and other baby items; some books and toys.
Plato’s Closet
2551 45th Street Southwest (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently-used clothing and accessories for teens and young adults.
Play It Again Sports
2501 45th Street South (Fargo)
Drop off
Accepts ONLY: Gently-used sporting goods.
Have pet items you’d like to donate? Check out our round-up of animal shelters in the area!
Did we miss a place to donate in Fargo? Contact us at [email protected] and let us know!
Birthright in Moorhead is another great resource always in need of baby/children items!