How to Donate
Nothing you donate goes to waste.
HelpVets makes it easy for you to donate household items with free curbside pickup at your home or business. Founded in 1997, we pioneered online donation pickup in partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America and VetsConnect, so those charities can focus on what matters most: supporting veterans.
- Free pickup
- Tax-deductible
- Supports veterans
- Keeps items out of landfills
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Donating is easy
Three steps, zero hassle.
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Schedule your pickup
Pick a pickup date that works for you and book online in a couple of minutes.
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Set out your items
Bag or box your donations and leave them out on pickup day. No need to be home.
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We collect & you give back
Our team picks everything up and leaves a tax-deductible receipt. A portion of proceeds supports veterans.
Where your donations go
What happens after pickup.
Donations are reused, recycled, or repurposed to support veterans and keep useful goods in circulation. Here's the journey.
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Pickup & sorting
We collect your donations and bring them to a local processing center.
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Resale
Items in good condition are sold through local thrift stores to fund our charity partners.
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Recycling
What can't be sold is recycled and repurposed through wholesale partners.
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Global reuse
Anything we can't use locally is shipped overseas to clothe people in developing nations.
What you can donate
Give your items a second life.
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Clothing
Ladies, men's, kids', baby, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes, plus purses, belts, ties & wallets — virtually all clothing, shoes & accessories.
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Household
Dishes, glassware, silverware, small appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, curtains, rugs, jewelry, cosmetics, home decor, baby items, art & frames.
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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 & small kitchen appliances. Flat-panel, LCD, LED & plasma TVs — no CRT, DLP or tube TVs.
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Books
Hardcover, softcover, fiction, non-fiction, and e-readers.
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Equipment
Exercise & sporting gear, tools and yard tools — weights, benches, skis, helmets, bats, 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.
Our promise
Our commitment to donors.
We'll never ask you for money
HelpVets provides a free donation pickup service. We encourage giving, but we'll never pressure you for a dime.
We'll respect your privacy
You'll only hear from us with updates and reminders tied to your donation activity.
We'll make the most of every donation
We're committed to finding the highest and best use for every item we collect.
Doing all this online really works well! Thanks so much.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. We leave a receipt at pickup so you can claim your donation at tax time.
Do I need to be home during pickup?
Nope. Just leave your labeled items in an accessible spot before your scheduled pickup and we'll take it from there.
What items do you accept?
Most household goods, clothing, shoes, books, toys, electronics, and small furniture — anything one person can comfortably lift and carry.
How do I know if you service my area?
Enter your ZIP code or address in the search at the top of the page and we'll tell you instantly.
Schedule your pickup
Ready to donate?
Find out if we pick up in your area by entering your zipcode in the form. Create an account to donate your unwanted household items and support our nation's veterans.
- Free pickup
- Tax-deductible
- Weekly service
- Supports veterans
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