We accept donations of usable merchandise in good condition. The donated merchandise is resold to the general public through our Home Store with proceeds used to build new Habitat houses. Donations may be claimed as a deductible contribution for tax purposes, please consult your tax advisor. A guideline of accepted merchandise is listed below; please call our Home Store at (828)254-6706 with any questions.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
- Furniture and housewares
- Art, books and other print media
- Jewelry, coins and stamps
APPLIANCES
- Must be in working condition
- Microwaves with turntables
- Digital wall ovens and drop-ins
BUILDING SUPPLIES
- Concrete block – all sizes
- Vinyl siding – full boxes
- Shingles – full bundles
- Insulation – full rolls or bundles
- Nails and screws – full boxes
- Sheet rock - 4'x8' sheets or more
CABINETS
- Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and sinks – new and used (if laminate, countertops cannot have holes)
- Bathroom vanities and vanity tops – complete, new and used, 4' or less
- Must have all doors and drawers
DOORS AND WINDOWS
- Exterior sliding glass doors - must be thermal pane and have complete frames
- Steel doors - must have complete frames
- Shower doors - must have complete frames and be free of caulking and mildew
- Storm doors - must have complete frames
- Windows must be thermal pane and have complete frame
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
- Electrical fixtures and supplies - new or like new
- Ceiling fans - must be complete with all mounting hardware
- Heat pumps and electric furnaces – only if under transferable warranty
- Only flourescent fixtures with electronic ballast
ELECTRONICS
- No console stereos or televisions
- No computers or computer peripherals
FLOORING
- Wood flooring – 40 square feet and greater
- New ceramic and vinyl tile and carpet squares – full cases only
- New vinyl sheet goods - 5'X8' or larger
- New carpet – 5'x8' or larger; area rugs
FURNITURE
- Upholstered furniture – good conditions – no tears, stains, or cat scratches
- Wood and metal furniture - good condition
- Partical board furniture - must be assembled and in like-new condition
- Sectional sofas – like-new condition only
- Pianos – console or spinet
HARDWARE
- Interior and exterior lock sets with keys
- Tools – power, hand and garden tools
LUMBER
- Dimensional lumber – 6’ and longer
- Sheet goods – 4’ x 4’ and larger
- Sheet rock – 4' x 8' sheets and larger
PLUMBING
- Sinks – no wall mounts
- Low flush commodes (1.6GPF)
- Bathtubs – claw foot, fiberglass or solid surface
- Hot water heaters – less than 5 years old
- New plumbing supplies
SPORTING GOODS
- Quality electric folding treadmills, stationary bicycles, weight machines, iron weights
- Camping equipment
- Bicycles
- General sporting goods
PLEASE NOTE
We cannot accept liquids of any kind (this includes paints, cleaning chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, pesticides or solvents)
No fuel cans
Barbeque grills with valve must have supply hose with threads on inside of connection
We can not accept computers or computer peripherals
We can not accept any baby/kids items or toys.
