2nd & Charles

2601 NW 13th Street #2601 Gainesville, FL 32609
352-376-6623

2nd & Charles buys books, comics, CDs and vinyls, DVDs, games, musical instruments, video games and more. They do not accept advanced reading copy books, PC games, VHS tapes, phones or damaged or broken items.

Humane Society of North Central Florida

4205 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 32609
352-373-9522

Donations Accepted: Tue – Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Alachua County Humane Society accepts donations of pet supplies, furniture, antiques, clothing and household items. They cannot accept any type of bedding, computer related electronics, car seats or hazardous materials.

Friends of the Library

430-B N Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-1676

Donations accepted: Mon – Thu: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Fri – Sat: 9 a.m. – Noon

The Friends of the Library accepts donations of printed material, art work, CDs/DVDs, audio tapes, records, puzzles, games and computer software.

Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County

2661 NW 51st Street Gainesville, FL 32606
352-372-5342

The Boys and Girls Club is currently looking for school and art supplies, books, backpacks, shoes, toys, board games and sports equipment. Donation drop off can be arranged through Darby Stubberfield at 904-396-4435 or darbs@bcgnf.org.

Family Promise of Gainesville

352-378-2030

Family Promise accepts Walmart, Publix and gas station gift cards as well as toiletries, dish soap and new bath towels and washcloths. Contact Family Promise to confirm what items they are currently accepting.

Child Advocacy Center of Gainesville

500 E University Ave., Suite A Gainesville, FL 32604
352-376-9161

The Child Advocacy Center creates a wishlist of donations for each semester. For more information on their current wishlist, email info@cacgainesville.org.

Tools for Schools

1147 SE 7th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32641
352-374-5213

Donations Accepted: Wed and Thu 1 – 5 p.m. during the school year

Tools for Schools accepts office products, paper supplies, science and math materials and arts and crafts supplies.

Vetspace, Inc.

1220 NE 8th Ave.,Suite A Gainesville, FL 32601
352-222-2256

Donation Drop off: Contact the office to arrange pick-up for your donations

Vetspace accepts some nonperishable food products, hygiene supplies and household items. For more questions, contact Cheryl Wedgwood by phone or at c_wedgwood@ yahoo.com.

Haven Gainesville Attic Resale

300 SW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608
352-378-7484

Donations Accepted: Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – Noon

Haven Gainesville Attic Resale accepts new or gently used, houseware, furniture, clothing and children’s toys. They do not accept computer hard drives, flammable items, personal hygiene appliances or baby items like cribs and car seats.

Outreach Thrift Store

Drop Box Locations: Outreach Thrift: 2430 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 2609 ; Newberry Road & NW 91st Street: 735 NW 91st St. Gainesville, FL 32607; Greenhouse Church: 2925 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609
352-375-3200

Outreach Thrift accepts new and gently used clothing.

Peaceful Paths

2100 NW 53rd Ave., Suite A Gainesville, FL 32653
352-377-5690

Donations Accepted: Outreach Center: Mon 9:30 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Peaceful Paths accepts new or gently used clothing, nonperishable pantry items, unopened personal hygiene items, school supplies and cleaning supplies.

The Repurpose Project

Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609
352-363-8902

Donations Accepted: Tues. – Sat 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun Noon – 5 p.m.

This Gainesville donation site accepts arts and craft supplies, building materials, office supplies, tiles or anything else that has creative reuse is an acceptable donation. If you have questions concerning donations, email donations@ repurposeproject.org.

Salvation Army

55 NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609
352-376-1743 ext. 7201

Donations Accepted: Tue – Sat 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army accepts gently used clothing for all ages. It cannot accept appliances that are older than five years or not in working condition, baby items such as car seats and high chairs, paint and chemicals and furniture with rips or stains.