Donate Goods
Baby Equipment
Children's Clothing
Needed Now
Throughout the year we highlight certain items that are urgently needed.
Clothing in ALL sizes (infant-teen)
Diapers (all sizes)
COnvertible Car Seats (manufacture date under 5yrs & not in accident)
children’s twin & toddler bedding
new socks and underwear all sizes
Pack n Plays
Cribs (manufacture date after 2011)
Donate Other Items
Because of the focus of our mission and the limits of our storage capacity, we do not accept the following items. However, we hope these links will help you find homes for your gently used goods through other organizations.
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Baby Equipment
Please donate clean, gently used equipment.
*Due to capacity limits may not always be able to accept certain items. Email Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org for details.
Accepted Items
Cribs (Manufacture date after 2011) - cribs with chipped paint or damage to pieces, not accepted
Car Seats* (See below note on accepted car seat donations.)
Disposable Diapers (new packages only)
Baby Swings
Pack-n-Plays, Co-Sleepers, & Bassinets
Crib Mattresses*
Crib Bedding
Pack-n-play linens
Toddler Beds
Strollers (not Jogging Strollers)
High Chairs & Infant Seats
Bumbo Seats
Baby Bath Linens
New Breast Pumps (Medela Brand Pumps Only)
Safety Gates (tension type)
Front Baby Carriers
New unopened sample size toiletries
Baby monitors
Baby Bouncer/Rocker seats
Boppy Pillows and covers
New Hand Knit Bears (click for pattern and details)
*Note: Our goal is to provide safe baby equipment to our partner agencies. While we strive to distribute car seats in good condition, we are unable to research each car seat as to whether it has been involved in an accident or recall. The following restrictions will apply to any car seat donation. Thank you for your understanding.
A car seat with a visible printed or embossed expiration will be accepted as long as it will not expire within one year of the date it is donated.
A car seat with a visible printed manufacture date but no printed or embossed expiration will be accepted within 5 years of the visible printed manufacture date.
A car seat with no manufacture or expiration date will not be accepted.
Where and When to Donate
Boxford Giving Center (572 B Main St.): Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-noon. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-noon.
Lawrence Giving Center (599 Canal St): Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm, Wednesday, 9am-5pm, and Thursday, 9am-noon.
If you have questions about donating, please contact Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org
*Note: Community Giving Tree's list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate the needs of our recipients and our space limitations. Staff and volunteers have the right to politely refuse unacceptable items. Please contact us if you have a question regarding an item to donate.
Children's Clothing
Please donate clean, gently used clothes in bags rather than boxes or storage bins.
*Note: Community Giving Tree's list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate the needs of our recipients and our space limitations. Staff and volunteers have the right to politely refuse unacceptable items. Please contact us if you have a question regarding an item to donate.
Accepted Items
Disposable Diapers (No Open Packages)
Infant-Toddler Clothes
Children’s Clothes
Teen Clothes
Children’s Shoes (very gently used)
Items Not Accepted
Stained, ripped, or discolored clothing
Town sports, vacation, or camp shirts
Sports teams other than New England teams
Prom Gowns
St. Patrick's Day clothing
Where and When
Donations are accepted at both Giving Centers, in Boxford (572 B Main St.) and Lawrence (599 Canal St.)
To coordinate your donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org
Boxford Giving Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-1pm and Thursday: 9am-12pm. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-noon.
Lawrence Giving Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm, and Thursday: 9am-12pm
Diapers
Accepted Items
Disposable Diapers (un-opened packages only)
Sizes 1-6 (*We are most in need of size 6, 5, and 4 diapers.)
Pull-ups
Wipes
Rash Cream
Where and when
Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (599 Canal).
To coordinate your donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org
Boxford Giving Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-1pm and Thursdays 9am-12pm. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-12noon.
Lawrence Giving Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm Wednesday, 9 am-5pm and Thursday 9 am-12pm.
Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have diapers sent directly to Community Giving Tree.
We are always looking for businesses to organize collections of diapers. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection. Click here for a printable Diaper Drive Poster.
School Supplies
Accepted Items
New Backpacks (pre-school - high school)
Single Subject Notebooks & Folders
Crayons
Magic Markers or Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Erasers
Pencils & Pens
Where and When
Season: Collecting June - July
Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (599 Canal St).
To coordinate your collection and donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org
Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have supplies sent directly to Community Giving Tree.
We are looking for businesses to organize collections of school supplies. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection this summer.
Holiday Gifts
Accepted Items (New Items only please)
New Pajamas (age 2T-10 years)
Pajama Bottoms (age 12 - teen)
Coats
Fleece Jackets
Sweaters
Sweatshirts
Children’s Clothes
Teen Clothes
Gift cards $25 or less to Old Navy, Walmart and Amazon, Marshalls, TJMaxx & Target
Where and When
Season: Collecting November - 1st through November 27th
Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (599 Canal St) or at any of our Drop Sites.
To coordinate your collection and donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org
Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have gifts sent directly to Community Giving Tree.
We are looking for businesses to organize collections of holiday gifts. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection.
Other Items
Furniture
Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts Acton
All household goods. Will pick up for a fee.
978-635-1710 | hgrm.org
Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. Lawrence
Food, adult clothing, furniture. Will pick up if possible.
978-689-8575 | LazarusHouse.org
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Lynn
Furniture donations accepted.
781-595-7570 ext.13 | mahomeless.org
Mission of Deeds Reading
Furniture for people in need.
781-944-9797 | missionofdeeds.org
Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore Lawrence
Building materials, appliances, furniture and home improvement items.
978-686-3323 | merrimackvalleyhabitat.org
Project Home Again Lawrence
Drop off furniture, bedding, dishes, home decor.
978-270-9878 | phama.org
Ruth’s House Haverhill
Furniture, curtains, toys, appliances, adult clothing.
978-521-5575 | ruthshouse.org
The Wish Project Lowell
Couches, dressers, beds, kitchen table and chairs, small appliances, computers, books.
978-441-9474 | thewishproject.org
Safe Convertible Car Seat Recycling
For car seats over 5 years old or that have been in an accident
Click Safe Convertible Car Seats recycling
Prom Dresses and Accessories
North Shore Fairy Godmother Project Lynn
781-594-1255 | northshorefairygodmother.org
Priceless Prom Gown Program Lawrence
pricelesspromgownprogram.com
Belle of the Ball Anton’s Cleaners locations (February-March)
antons.com/belle/
Maternity Clothes & Baby Clothes
Pregnancy Care Center Haverhill
978-373-5700 | pccnortheast.org
Dancewear
Children’s Orchard Rowley
Children’s clothing, shoes and dancewear.
childrensorchard.com
Household Goods
BoxTop Consignment & Thrift Shop Topsfield
Adult clothes, toys, knickknacks, shoes, and household goods.
978-887-2260
Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop Beverly
Clothing, accessories, furniture, household items.
978-921-4710 | beverlybootstraps.org
Lifebridge Thrift Shop Salem
Clothing, furniture, household items.
978-745-2459 |lifebridgesalem.org
The North Andover Thrift Shop
Adult clothes, shoes in good condition, books and non electric household goods.
978-689-9520
Children's Books & Stuffed Animals
MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center Salem
New or used books that are appropriate for ages 6 months through 17 years.
978-354-2776 | nsmc.partners.org/pediatrics/donating
Project Smile Hopedale
Stuffed animals, unused coloring books, new crayons for emergency workers to give to children.
508-634-0203 | projectsmile.org
Adult Clothing
Big Brother Big Sister Foundation
Pick up service available for clothing, toys, and household items.
Big Brother Big Sister does not accept furniture
800-483-5503 | bbbsfoundation.org
Epilepsy Foundation
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
888-322-8209 | donateclothes.epilepsynewengland.org
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
855-677-4287 | msaapickup.org
Salvation Army
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
800-728-7825 | satruck.org
Food
Boxford Food Pantry
Donate non-perishable food items at the First Congregational Church, Boxford.
978-887-5841, ext.3 | firstchurchboxford.org
Emmaus Family House Haverhill
Accepts donations of food, adult & child hygiene products, and small household items.
978-241-3412 | emmausinc.org
Essex County Community Foundation Essex County
List of local food pantries.
978-777-8876 | essexcountyhungerrelief.org
Middleton Food Pantry
Accepts donations of non-perishable food and personal care items.
978-777-4067 | townofmiddleton.org
The Pregnancy Care Center Haverhill
Accepts donations of formula and baby food.
978-373-5700 | pccnortheast.org
River House Beverly
Accepts donations of non-perishable food and men’s personal care items.
978-921-1304 | riverhousebeverly.org
Topsfield Cupboard
Donate canned food, personal care and household care items at the following Topsfield churches: Trinity Episcopal, First Congregational, Our Savior Lutheran or St. Rose of Lima
508-527-0602 or 978-887-5570 | trinitytopsfield.org
Sports Equipment
Instant Replays Consignment Georgetown
Jogging Strollers, Infant Bicycle Seats, Framed back packs, Skates, Soccer Shoes
978-352-8800
November Used Sports Sale Topsfield
Annual Consignment Event Sponsored by Topsfield PTO and Boxford PTO
*Note: Community Giving Tree's list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate the needs of our recipients and our space limitations. Staff and volunteers have the right to politely refuse unacceptable items. Please contact us if you have a question regarding an item to donate.