Donate
We accept:
- Clothing for Men, Women and Children
- Shoes, Purses and Accessories
- Furniture and Home Deco'r
- Dishes and Kitchenware
- Linens
- Jewelry
- Antiques and Collectibles
- Books
- Electronics and Stereos
- CD's, DVD's, Records, and Tapes
- Toys
- And more..
We don't accept:
- Mattresses, sofas or other upholstered furntiture having stains, rips, tears, or is overly worn
- Computer equipment more than 5 years old
- TV floor consoles
- Pianos and Organs
- Hospital Beds
- Dirty or outdated baby items
- Metal and oversized desks
- Encyclopedias and textbooks
- Built-in kitchen appliances
- Gas grills, kerosene heaters, propane tanks, and used paint cans
- Skis, boot, poles, bowling balls
- All in all, items that needed repair, have missing parts, or are unsellable
Need management approval:
- All large appliances
- Computer equipment, fax machines and printers
- Exercise equipment
- Lawn mowers, gardening and outdoor equipment
- Sofa beds
- Sewing machines and typewriters
We greatly appreciate your donations which support our outreach to the community. We do not accept certain items because we wish to maintain our goal of providing quality goods at reasonable prices. We need your help to avoid high disposal fees and unnecessary labor costs. We reserve the right to decline donations that will not support our business goal. Your cooperation and understanding is very much appreciated.
How to Donate to New Life Thrift
Donating to the New Life Thrift is a great way to bless others in the community and is a simple process!
There are two ways this is done:
1) Drop it Off
During store hours, feel free to drop off smaller items at the back of the store by the dock doors. A list of what we do and don't accept is not only listed above, but also at the drop-off point. We ask that you abide by these guidelines to make your donation experience hassle free, and help us avoid unnecessary costs to handle and dispose of worthless items.
2) We'll Pick it Up
You can call us at 215.886.8619 to schedule a pick-up time. Our scheduler will pre-qualify your donation and will give you a date and an approximate time (within 2 hrs.) during which your pick-up will occur. Please be aware that although we take many items, we do not take everything.
For more information about pick-ups, please check out our section on Pick-up and Deliveries.
*Tax Receipts
Donated items are tax deductible. Simply ask for a tax receipt from the Thrift Shop employee who assists you at the time of your drop-off or pick-up.
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 states no deduction is allowed for charitable contributions of clothing and household items if such items are not in "good used condition or better".
In addition, the IRS may deny a deduction for any item with minimal monetary value. For help in assessing value of donated items, please visit The Salvation Army's Value Guide for Donated Items.