Donate Items
Remodeling, cleaning out, downsizing or just getting organized?
Consider donating your excess household goods, furniture, appliances and building materials to the ReStore. You’ll get the satisfaction of knowing that your tax deductible donations helped support local families. For businesses, donating to the ReStore is a great way to move discontinued or excess stock, deal with gently used returns and show your customers that you care about the environment and your community.
Our courteous, professional staff helps make donating as easy and convenient as possible. Donations may be dropped off at the Stratford ReStore location during business hours. Donating in person gives you the opportunity to check the store out. You never know what you might find at the ReStore! If your items are too large for you to transport, the ReStore offers a free pick up service for most items in Coastal Fairfield County
You can drop off donations at the store during business hours. To schedule a pick up we recommend emailing us at donate@restorecfc.org with your name, address, phone number and items to be donated. Or you may call (203) 383 4358.
1785 Stratford Avenue (Store entrance is on Honeyspot Road) Stratford, CT 06615
To Schedule a Pick Up
Email Preferred – donate@restorecfc.org
Or Call 203-383-4358
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Donation Criteria
Below are the items that we can and cannot accept.
A good rule to follow –
“is this something I would be comfortable giving to a close friend or relative?”
All items must be in good, salable condition and the ReStore reserves the right to refuse any item.
If you don’t see an item on the list, or have a donation question, please email us at donate@restorecfc.org or call our donation hotline at (203) 383 4358.
Items We Can Accept
APPLIANCES
Must be 10 years old or newer in perfect working condition and reasonably clean
- Washer/Dryer (Electric or Natural Gas)
- Refrigerators/Freezers
- Stoves (Electric or Natural Gas)
- Microwave Ovens
- Air conditioners
- Furnaces and Boilers (Natural Gas or Oil Fired)
- Water heaters (Electric or Natural Gas) – 5 years old or newer
- NO Dishwashers unless new
CABINETS
- We accept both kitchen and bathroom cabinets in sets or individual pieces.
- Cabinetry must not have structural or water damage.
- In cases where the sink cabinet has water damage, please try to salvage the face and doors of the cabinet, a new box can always be built to complete a set.
- All must be complete with all doors and drawers.
- Please replace doors, and drawers if they have been removed – if this is not possible please make every effort to save all screws, etc, and clearly mark or attach to the cabinets so they are not left behind.We do not accept individual wall oven cabinets.
COUNTERTOPS
- Kitchen – Marble, granite = only straight runs with no cut-outs (must be of a size that can easily be handled by two men)
- Bathroom – Marble, granite with sinks (one-piece tops with sinks must be without discoloration or crazing)
DOORS
- Doors must be in good condition, with no rotted wood, broken glass, peeling or excessive coats of paint.
- Exterior or interior
- Pre-hung or slabs
- No doors over 84 inches tall
- Exterior Sliding or Patio doors must be assembled and complete with all jambs, tracks, and hardware.
- Individual Sliding or Patio door slabs will not be accepted.
- Storm doors (must have all frame pieces)
- Vintage doors must be pre-approved by the ReStore staff
WINDOWS
- Windows must be complete units with all sashes and frame. No rotted wood, cracked, or foggy glass. Double pane windows only.
LIGHTING
- Lighting must be complete, in working order and in very good condition.
- Chandeliers – Wall Sconces – Ceiling Fixtures – Floor Lamps – Table Lamps
- Indoor lighting
- Outdoor lighting
PLUMBING ITEMS
- Plumbing items must be in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, rust or water damage
- Stainless steel and porcelain kitchen sinks
- Pedestal and drop-in bathroom sinks
- Toilets must be modern 1.6 gallon
- Fiberglass bathtubs with no cracks
- Complete faucets – 4 years old or newer
- Miscellaneous plumbing hardware
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
- Sofas – Loveseats – Chairs – Recliners – Ottomans
- All upholstered furniture must be free of stains, tears, fading, excessive wear, and odors
- Some outdated styles and fabrics are not accepted
- NO broken or sagging springs
- NO Slip Covers
- NO Sleeper sofas
WOOD FURNITURE
- WOOD furniture in very good condition
- Dining room tables and chairs (China cabinets only accepted with table and chairs)
- Kitchen tables and chairs
- Office furniture
- Beds, Dressers, Night stands, metal bed frames
- Coffee tables, End tables
- Bookshelves
- We do NOT accept BOXSPRINGS OR MATTRESSES.
- Armoires and Wall Units must be pre approved by the ReStore Staff
- Furniture with mold cannot be accepted
FLOORING
- Hardwood Flooring – new only – must be at least 100 sq. ft.
- Laminate Flooring – New boxed – must be at least 100 sq. ft.
- Vinyl and Ceramic Tile must be at least 50 sq ft., boxed
- NO cut, chipped, broken or used tile accepted.
HARDWARE
- Complete sets of door hardware, hinges, etc.
- Nails and screws (full boxes only)
TOOLS
- Power tools in good working condition
- Hand and garden tools
LUMBER
- All lumber must be free of ALL nails and screws
- All lumber must be straight and useable
- All lumber must be a minimum of 6 feet in length,
- Sheetgoods (particle board, paneling, plywood) must be at least half sheets with no damage
- Trim and molding must be a minimum of 6 feet in length.
- Lumber with mold cannot be accepted
ELECTRICAL
- Residential electric items only.
- NO donations of commercial electrical stock accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Wall art
- Flat screen TV’s (lightweight only)
WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
- Box springs & mattresses
- Sleeper sofas
- Any Hazardous Materials
- Paint (some commercial donations accepted)
- Any liquids and Chemical solvents
- Unframed glass or mirrors
- Single-pane glass windows
- Canned and track lights
- Carpet or area rugs – (unless new)
- Used Light bulbs (fluorescent or incandescent)
- Drapes – Linens
- Handicap items (walkers, commodes, ect.)
- Blinds
- Clothing
- Board games – Toys
- Sporting goods -Luggage
- Baby furniture
- Strollers / High Chairs / etc.
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Donating a Car or Boat?
If you have an older car, truck, van, trailer, RV or boat that you no longer need, consider donating it to support affordable housing in the Fairfield County area. Car donations to Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County support the local and global mission of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness and save you the time and energy of finding a buyer. By donating a car to our vehicle donation program, you can help volunteers in the Connecticut area build houses in partnership with families in need of a hand up, not a hand out.
It is quick and easy to donate a vehicle whether it runs or not! Plus, you may be eligible for a tax deduction (consult your tax advisor or the IRS for details).
CLICK HERE to donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Habitat’s official car donation program or call 877-277-4344. It’s a convenient way to support Habitat CFC and create more space in your driveway!
Our Service Area
Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Westport, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, Trumbull, Easton
Donation outside of our service area are possible but only after you have contacted the appropriate Habitat Affiliate for your location.
Donations outside of our service area are considered on a case by case basis.