Thrift Shop Donations

The Chester-Andover Family Center greatly appreciates the donations we receive from our community.

Our Thrift Shop accepts clean, gently used clothing, accessories, and household goods that are suitable for resale. Please review the guidelines below before bringing donations to the Thrift Shop.

Please do not leave donations when the Thrift Shop is closed.

What We Can Accept

    • Clean, gently used adult and children’s clothing

    • Shoes

    • Jewelry

    • Scarves, hats, ties, and gloves

    • New undergarments

    • Linens, towels, and bedspreads

    • Kitchenware

    • Dishes and glassware

    • Pots and pans

    • Small appliances in working condition

    • Books

    • DVDs and CDs

    • Toys

    • Games and puzzles

    • Craft materials

What We Can’t Accept

  • We cannot accept clothing that is:

    • Ripped or torn

    • Stained

    • Unwashed

    • Moldy

    • Furniture

    • Major appliances

    • Portable heaters

    • Electric blankets and heating pads

    • Air conditioners

    • Dehumidifiers

    • Humidifiers

    • Power equipment

    • Televisions

    • Stereos and speakers

    • CD, DVD, VHS, or Blu-ray players

    • Computers

    • Phones

    • Printers

    • Ski gear

    • Rollerblades

Why Donation Quality Matters

Our customers trust the Thrift Shop to provide clean, gently used clothing and safe, functional household goods.

Our Thrift Shop Manager and volunteers sort and prepare donated items for sale. Items that cannot be sold must be disposed of, which creates an expense for the Family Center.

Donating only items that meet these guidelines helps volunteers use their time efficiently and allows more Thrift Shop proceeds to support our programs and services.

Donation Receipts & Questions

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, and donation receipts are available upon request.

If you are unsure whether we can accept an item, please call the Chester-Andover Family Center at 802-875-3236 before bringing it to the Thrift Shop.