We turn objects into impact.
With free donation pick-ups available in 8 metro areas across 7 states, we make it easy for you to support our heroes.
HelpVets picks up your gently used items for free, sells them at one of our thrift stores (each managed and operated by a local team) then donates a portion of proceeds to our partner charities supporting veterans and their families.
- Free pickup
- Year-round
- Weekly service
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Find out if we pick up near you
What you can donate
Items we accept.
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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.
Please keep your donation separate from personal belongings — our drivers take everything left out for pickup, so anything nearby (a chair, a bag, items you meant to keep) may be collected by mistake.
How pickup works
Are you ready to donate?
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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 proceeds go
Your donations support those who served.
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.
Scheduling took less than five minutes. A friendly crew came right to my door, carried everything down from the porch, and left me with a receipt for taxes. I cleared out a garage full of furniture and clothes in a single morning, and it all went to support veterans. I've already told three neighbors to do the same.
Schedule your pickup
Ready to donate?
Your unwanted household items can support veterans, reduce landfill waste, and help communities in need.
- Free pickup
- Tax-deductible
- Weekly service
- Supports veterans
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