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Where to donate items in Charleston, SC

Donate to Pet Helpers Food Bank

Donate to Pet Helpers Food Bank | Photo by @pethelperssc

In June, we asked readers where to donate household items in the Lowcountry. Today, we’re highlighting 7 local donation spots that you suggested. Give food, clothing, furniture and more through these organizations and help make a difference in the community.

🦴Pet Helpers Adoption Center: Pet Helpers in Charleston promotes animal welfare, facilitates pet adoptions, and provides spay and neuter services. You can drop off dog and cat food at the center from 11 a.m.-6p.m. daily in the blue bin in the lobby. Royal Canin is Pet Helpers’ most-wanted food brand. Thank you Pamela B. for the suggestion.

🍝East Cooper Community Outreach: This Mt. Pleasant organization helps community members navigate life’s challenges. Browse the organization’s donation wish list — including laundry detergent, pasta sauce + dish soap. Drop off items at 1145 Six Mile Rd. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thank you Molly L. for the suggestion.

👟My Sister’s House: This tri-county women’s advocacy center is working to end the cycle of domestic violence. The center has 24-hour donation drop boxes across the Lowcountry — accepted contributions include clothing, blankets, and shoes. Thank you Pamela B. for the suggestion.

🛋️Hope to Home Furniture Resource: Hope to Home in IOP provides free furniture to displaced people and people transitioning out of homelessness. The organization collects items such as dressers, couches, and pots + pans. If you’d like to donate, send an email. Pickups are normally scheduled for Saturday mornings. Thank you Kyle B. for the suggestion.

🍼Junior League of Charleston: This organization of women is working to improve the community through volunteer work. The JLC Diaper Bank has distributed over 160,000 diapers to local families. Drop off unused, disposable diapers and pull-ups Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 51 Folly Rd. Thank you Sarah N. for the suggestion.

👕Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach: OLM works to promote self-sufficiency and self-worth among community members. This Charleston nonprofit accepts gently-used clothing + nonperishable foods such as saltines, peanut butter, and boxed pasta. Bring your donations to the Johns Island location Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or downtown location Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thank you Claire R. for the suggestion.

🧴Florence Crittenton Programs of SC: Florence Crittenton works to provide hope, safety, and opportunity to young women in SC. The group accepts items including reusable water bottles, laundry hampers, and ethnic hair care products. View the organization’s full wish list. Visit 19 St Margaret St. during business hours to make your contribution. Thank you Michelle R. for the suggestion.

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