Local Donations & Consignment Database
Sometimes the hardest part of decluttering is getting your things out of the house. We keep an ongoing list of local donation sites and consignment shops to make that last step of the decluttering process a bit easier!
At Tartan, we are committed to finding the next best home for the items we help to remove from client homes. We are passionate about keeping reusable things out of landfills and partnering with local non-profits to get them into the hands of those who need them.
We review this section periodically and keep it as up to date as possible, but if you go on your own, please be sure to be sure to call ahead or check the website before dropping off; many organizations that accept donations rely heavily on volunteer labor and cannot always accommodate new items.
Donations
greeNest
Accepts new or gently-used furniture, linens, housewares, lamps, small appliances
GreenNest is a local non-profit that provides household furnishings to individuals and families transitioning to sustainable housing. Click the link above to see what kinds of items they accept (and cannot accept). We like to donate new or gently-used household items like small pieces of furniture, dishes, lamps, and kitchenware.
Winston Salem Rescue Mission
Accepts furniture, appliances, clothing, linens, housewares
The Mission Thrift Store sells home and office furniture, mattresses, bedding, clothing, novelty items, appliances, and more. All proceeds from the store go directly back to the Mission to provide food, clothing, shelter and Christian education.
Goodwill
Accepts clothing, housewares, electronics, furniture
Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.
Forsyth Humane Society
Accepts pet food, cat litter, cleaning supplies, leashes, linens
The cats and dogs at Forsyth Humane Society have many needs, and they greatly appreciate any donations of pet food, supplies, and toys that people can make.
Donations can be brought to 4881 Country Club Road in Winston Salem.
The Shalom Project
Accepts freshly washed, in-season clothing, shoes, accessories, small housewares, bedding, towels, cleaning products, toys
The Clothing Closet at The Shalom Project accepts freshly washed, in season clothing, shoes and accessories for all sizes and ages, as well as small household goods (non glass), toiletries, toilet paper, cleaning products, toys, bedding, towels, diapers, etc.
The Shepherd’s Center
Accepts used books only
The Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith ministry that promotes and supports successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities, and enrichment programs for older adults. They have an annual used book drive to raise money for their mission. This helps get low cost books to people and raise funds for their main work with our local seniors.
Family Services
Accepts old cell phones (wipe them first!)
Family Services is a multi-faceted agency in Winston-Salem that supports our community in so many ways. FS will happily accept old cell phones. In full disclosure, they send them to a company to recycle, and FS receives a check for the donation. This is better than your phone sitting around at your house collecting dust.
The Art Shac
Accepts gently used arts and crafts supplies, fabrics, craft papers
The Art Shac is a creative non-profit, started by local artists to provide the Winston-Salem community with access to upcycled art supplies as well as classes.
City with Dwellings
Accepts new or gently-used household items, cleaning supplies, linens
City with Dwellings is a local group that serves families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. They assemble Welcome Home Kits for individuals or families transitioning to sustainable housing, as well as provide a winter emergency shelter for those in need. Click the link above to see what items they are currently most in need of, as well the items requested for their kits.
Lego Replay Program
Accepts gently used Legos
Lego Replay is a great way for you to pass forward your gently used Lego to kids in need. Lego works closely with multiple donation partners to send a box with a variety of bricks and elements, as well as an activity booklet with some building ideas, to children who otherwise wouldn't have access to them.
Parenting Path: Pinwheels Thrift Shop
Accepts adult and children's clothing and shoes, baby supplies and equipment, toys, games, books
The Parenting Path has newly opened the Pinwheels Thrift Shop, which offers infant to adult sized clothing, shoes, accessories, and more! All proceeds directly benefit families in Forsyth county and the surrounding area.
Dress for Success
Accepts work appropriate clothes and accessories for women
Dress for Success takes your gently used, work appropriate women's clothing and provides professional attire to women seeking employment. They accept accessories - jewelry, handbags, cosmetic bags, scarves and shoes.
Consignment
The Snob Shop
Accepts seasonally appropriate women’s and men’s clothing, housewares, furniture
The Snob Shop offers 40% of the final sale price to the consignor for anything under $95. This percentage goes up based on final sale price of anything over $95. Be sure to check the consignment calendar and bring in-season items only.
McKay's
Accepts used books, media, and games
McKay’s is a great place to bring books, media, and games. Be sure to check the list of what they do not accept before visiting to be on the safe side.
etc. Consignment Shoppe
Accepts men’s, women’s, children’s clothing and shoes, housewares, furniture
etc. offers 40% of the final sale price to the consignor. Be sure to check the seasonal consignment calendar and bring only in-season items.