Free Donation Pickup
Donate your goods. Support our veterans.
For 30+ years, HelpVets has turned gently used clothing and household items into real support our nation's veterans.
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30+
YEARS OF SERVICE
420K+
PICKUPS COMPLETED
100+
VETERANS EMPLOYED
How to Donate
Three steps, zero hassle.
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Schedule your pickup
Log in to your HelpVets account, choose a pickup date and book online in a couple of minutes.
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Place donations outside
Bag or box your donations and leave them out on your scheduled pickup day. No need to be home.
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We collect & you give back
We pick up your donated items, leave a tax-deductible receipt and donate a portion of all proceeds to veterans programs.
Where It Goes
Your donations support America's veterans.
A portion of proceeds is donated to Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and its subsidiary, VetsConnect. Together, they improve the lives of veterans from both past and current conflicts by providing direct assistance and vital programs.
To learn more about the VVA and its programs visit vva.org.

Where We Operate
Schedule a pickup in your state.
I had a garage full of furniture to clear out. HelpVets handled it all, and it went to a great cause.
What You Can Donate
Gently used goods, new purpose.
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Clothing
Womens, mens, kids and baby clothing, shoes and accessories. Jewelry and cosmetics.
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Household
Dishes, glassware, silverware, small appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, baby items. Home decor: art & frames, curtains, rugs.
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Toys
Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.
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Electronics
Stereos, radios, game consoles, computers, laptops, monitors, cameras. Flat-panel, LCD, LED & plasma TVs (no CRT, DLP or tube TVs, please!).
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Books
Hardcover, softcover, fiction, non-fiction, and e-readers.
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Equipment
Exercise & sporting gear: weights, benches, skis, helmets, bats. Tools and yard tools: drills, saws, mowers & more (no fuel of any kind, please).
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Small Furniture
Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs.
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Small Appliances
Microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.
Donation Guidelines
- We are only able to accept items that are small and light enough for one person to easily lift and carry.
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Place your donation on the ground and separate from personal belongings to ensure we don't collect unintended items.
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What We Do
More than a pickup.
A mission.
HelpVets makes supporting our veterans effortless.
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HelpVets collects household items you no longer need and sells them in one of our 8 local thrift stores.
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We donate a portion of every sale to our charity partner, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and its subsidiary, VetsConnect.
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The VVA and VetsConnect use donated funds to provide direct assistance and vital programs that improve the lives of America's veterans.
Your donations create lasting support for veterans of every generation. It is a simple act of giving, transformed into a meaningful cycle of service.
HelpVets is a for-profit professional fundraiser that supports Vietnam Veterans of America and VetsConnect through the collection and sale of donated goods.
From your door
Schedule a pickup
We'll come to you! Log in or create a free HelpVets account, choose your pickup date and we'll collect your donation. (No need to be home.)
Start donatingDrop it off
Find a drop-off location
We accept donation drop offs in all of our 8 thrift stores. Check out our store directory for locations, operating hours and directions.
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