We all know spring often means “spring cleaning,” and there are a lot of closets and drawers being cleaned out in our homes.
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.
NOTE: With donation guidelines changing regularly, please contact the business or organization before you donate your items.
Thrift Stores Non-Profit Organizations Consignment Stores
THRIFT STORES
Arc Attic Treasures
255 North University Drive OR 3201 43rd St South (Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
Not Accepted Items: mattress & boxsprings, non-working electronics, tube TVs, cribs, car seats, text books, metal desks, building products, food/medication/vitamins, air purifiers & dehumidifiers, organs & pianos, exercise equipment.
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
Not Accepted Items: batteries, mattresses & frames, paint, tires, TVs older than 7 years, non-working appliances, windows & doors, metal desks, exercise equipment.
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
Not Accepted Items: TVs, stereos, large appliances, mattresses & waterbeds, BBQ grills, encyclopedias or dictionaries, computers & monitors, exercise equipment, paint, building materials.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift stores supports their many programs, including autism services, early intervention, workforce development, adult day care and more.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
210 11th St n (Moorhead)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
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.
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
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 North (Fargo)
Drop off Pick-up by appointment
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
Not Accepted Items: mattresses, weapons, auto parts, food, large appliances.
Second Time Around
2601 US-10 Frontage Rd. (Moorhead)
Drop off
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
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift store provides direct assistance with housing, rent, utility, and medical bills for those in need.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
2796 5th Avenue South Suite B (Fargo)
Drop off
Not Accepted Items: garage door openers, ceiling fans & light fixtures, pianos, beds & frames, swing sets, large appliances, encyclopedias, magazines, TVs older than 5 years, metal desks, printers, building supplies.
How your donation helps: Funding from their thrift store goes towards supporting community members in need of assistance with food, shelter, and other financial assistance.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Down Home
2102 12th St N (Fargo)
Drop off
Accepts ONLY: 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
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.
Open Doors 65
213 NP Ave (Fargo)
Drop off
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
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.
YWCA Cass Clay
3000 S University Dr (Fargo)
Drop off
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.
Clothes Mentor
2551 45th Street Southwest (Fargo)
Drop off
What they sell: Gently used women’s clothing and accessories.
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!