Whether it’s an after-holiday purge or spring-cleaning time, we all have a lot of STUFF we just need to get rid of. When filling all the bags this year, I figured there was probably a better place to put all these items other than the garbage can. If you’re like me and not sure where to take all your stuff from de-junking your house, here’s a list of where to donate in Cedar Rapids!
**As donation needs change frequently, please check with them before bringing your items.**
Boys & Girls Club | 420 6th Street SE, Suite 240 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 | (319) 363-5766
Accepted donations: School supplies, office supplies, and games/toys
Catherine McAuley Center | 866 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 | (319) 363-4993
Accepted donations: Household furnishings
Crossroads Mission | 1006 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | (319) 365-0707
Accepted donations: Clothing
Families Helping Families | 3516 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | (319) 294-9706
Accepted donations: Clothing for babies, infants, children and teens, new socks and underwear
First Presbyterian Church | 310 Fifth St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 | (319) 364-6148
Accepted donations: Clothing and household items
Foundation 2 | 1714 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 | (319) 362-1170
Accepted donations: Small household items, toys and games
Four Oaks | 5400 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | (319) 364-0259
Accepted donations: Almost everything, see their website for more information.
Goodwill of the Heartland | Cedar Rapids East, Cedar Rapids South, Cedar Rapids West
Accepted donations: Accessories, antiques and collectibles, clothing, computers, electronics (EXCEPT for televisions), housewares, furniture, media, and toys.
Mission of Hope | 1700 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | (319) 365-1782
Accepted donations: Clothing
Olivet Neighborhood Mission | 230 10th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 | (319) 364-7946
Accepted donations: Clothing and household items
RISE Program | 1700 B Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | (319) 200-4130
Accepted donations: Almost everything, see their website for more information.
Salvation Army | Cedar Rapids Community Center, Council Street, Marion
Accepted donations: Almost everything, see their website for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul | 928 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 365-5091
Accepted donations: Clothing, furniture, and household items
Central Furniture Rescue | 943 33rd Ave Sw Cedar Rapids, IA | 319-382-2882
Accepted donations: furniture and household items: see their website for specifics
Stuff Etc | 252 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 373-2380
Accepted donations: Almost everything, see their website for more information.
When donating to Stuff Etc, ask for your items to be applied to an account. Some accounts available for your donation to be applied to are Catherine McAuley Center, Families Helping Families, Waypoint, or Willis Dady.
Tanager Place | 2309 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 365-9164
Accepted donations: Toys and games
Treasures | 405 8th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 | (319) 364-1988
Accepted donations: almost everything, see their website for more information.
All donations to Treasures support Bridgehaven Pregnancy Center.
Willis Dady | 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 | (319) 362-7555
Accepted donations: Call ahead, but occasionally accept dressy clothes and large items.
Young Parents Network | 420 6th Street SE #260, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 | (319) 364-8909
Accepted donations: Children’s books and toys, children’s clothing from newborn to size 5
Also, check out our list of local consignment centers if you’re interested in taking items there!
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There is also Drop Inn on j street next to save a lot. It is volunteer run and donations based. Proceeds go to helping those in need!