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.
We are actively collecting:
- Anything and everything craft-related
- Usable supplies for art, crafts & hobbies, textiles & sewing, school & office.
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
Review how to make a donation to Como CraftCycle on our Donate page here.
Print a copy of this info via Google Docs here.
Other Donation Locations to Consider:
Clothing & Home Goods
City of Refuge Boutique
Where: 10 N. Garth Ave.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Assistance League – Upscale Resale
Where: 1729 W. Broadway
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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..
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..
The Center Project – The Clothing Closet
Hours: By appointment, contact tcpclothingproject@thecenterproject.org.
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..
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.
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.
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
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
Wish List Items
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
