Have gently used clothing items, toys, or household goods you’re not using anymore? Why not donate? When you’re cleaning out closets and getting rid of clothes, toys, and accessories you don’t use anymore, consider these alternative options to Goodwill or Salvation Army.
Where to Donate in & around Omaha
Open Door Mission
3 locations: Timberlake (2107 E. Locust St. Omaha), Elkhorn (1612 Avenue D Council Bluffs), and Council Bluffs (1620 N 203rd St. Elkhorn)
Accepts donations of new and gently used items. See their list of current needs here.
Lydia House Clothing Closet
2828 N 23rd St E Omaha
Items go directly to adults experiencing homelessness in Omaha.
Lutheran Family Services
Accepts gently used household goods and furniture. Does NOT accept clothing items. Check the website for more details.
Olive Crest Omaha Missions
7180 N 60th St Omaha
Accepts donations of clean, good-quality clothing and home goods to be sold in God’s Closet & Attic. All funds raised go back into the community to support local Outreach Organizations.
Hand Me Ups Thrift Store
15663 Spaulding St Omaha
Donations support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help the environment.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2 locations: 10910 Emmet St. Omaha and 1003 S 24th St. Omaha
They accept drop-off donations and also offer pick-up for larger items.
If you’re looking for other options of what to do with items you no longer use you can post them in local “buy nothing” groups on Facebook or try consigning.
Heartland Hope Mission
2 locations: South Omaha – 2021 U Street and West Omaha – 15555 Industrial Road
They accept non-perishable food items, gently used clothing, and small household items during any of our pantry hours.
Siena Francis House
1117 North 17th Street
Donations are accepted at the Siena Francis House’s donation loading dock, accessible from 16th Street. The dock entrance is located on the west side of 16th Street, a half block north of 16th & Nicholas Street.
Society of St Vincent De Paul
4 locations: 12301 W Center Road; 2101 Leavenworth St; 5505 N. 90th St; 807 Tara Plaza
With 4 thrift store locations, there are plenty of opportunities to donate! Before donating ask yourself, “Would I give this item to a member of my family? And would I truly expect them to like it and use it?”
Release Care Closet
4815 South 107th Ave
Donations are for children who are in the foster care system.