Donate supplies

Keep supplies in use.

We take materials in good condition, including fabric, yarn, and paper– along with the tools and supplies that go with them. To donate funds to help further our mission, visit here.

Donations are only accepted at 106 North Garth (left door)

Please DO NOT TAKE DONATIONS to the Habitat ReStore.

Habitat has been a wonderful partner and houses our storefront. We cannot overwhelm them! Please donate supplies directly to our office where we sort and price everything before it goes to the ReStore. Thank you!!!

Donations are accepted at these times:

  • Wednesdays between 2 – 5 pm
  • First and Third Sundays: 1 – 4 pm
    • Contact us or check our socials to ensure we are accepting donations– occasionally we pause to catch up!
    • Please visit our Contact Us page, send an email or DM us

For updates on donation times, please visit our Facebook, Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter!

Please DO NOT leave donations outside of these times or they will be thrown away!

We are actively collecting:

  • Anything and everything craft-related
    • Usable supplies for art, crafts & hobbies, textiles & sewing, school & office.
  • Please package your donation in boxes/ bins that we can keep
  • WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
    • fabric smaller than 1/2 yard (except quilting cottons)
    • anything dirty, smelly, buggy, or moldy
    • obviously broken items
    • clothing
    • home decor (curtains, tablecloths, etc)
    • construction items
    • paper mail or handouts
    • magazines (except National Geographic and Threads)
    • tile/mosaic samples

Please take your other donations to these locations:

Clothing & Home Goods

City of Refuge Boutique

Where: 10 N. Garth Ave.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Assistance League – Upscale Resale

Where: 1729 W. Broadway

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Just Clothing & Accessories

The Wardrobe

Where: 715 Park Ave.

Hours: Friday: 1-4 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

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Truman’s Closet (Business Attire Only)

Where: 299 Hitt St.

Hours: Tuesday through Wednesday: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sunday: noon to 2 p.m..

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The Center Project – The Clothing Closet

Hours: By appointment, contact tcpclothingproject@thecenterproject.org.

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Furniture

Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Where: 1305 Business Loop 70 E

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..

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The Love Seat – Love Columbia

Where: 2600 Rangeline St.

Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Specific Goods

First Chance for Children

Accepts: New and gently used toys, books, and clothing for children newborn to age 5, as well as clothing and items for pregnant and postpartum mothers. 

Where: 1002 Fay St.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Daniel Boone Regional Library

Generally accepts books, music CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzles and games. DOES NOT accept periodicals, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, calendars or VHS/cassette tapes, please. Limit to 4 boxes, contact for large donations.

For Where and Hours, visit their Website for all locations

E-Waste

Please visit these resources for links to E-Waste options

Recycling Electronics – DBRL

Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District – E-Waste

Recycling

Columbia residents can recycle paper, plastic containers, aluminum and metal cans.

Visit GoComo.org for updated information.

For private recycling, please visit this article for information on vendors: Columbia Missourian

To directly help community members, please look into these local nonprofits for donations of Wish List goods

These organizations generally have wish lists of new or very gently used items, including personal care, appliances, undergarments, and food. Please visit each site to view their list of requested items.

Como Mobile Aid Collective: People in Need

Turning Point / Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church: People in Need

St Francis Men’s House: Overnight shelter

True North of Columbia: Domestic and sexual violence victim services

Welcome Home: A Community for Veterans

Central Missouri Humane Society: Animal Shelter