Living Room:

• Casual sofas, loveseats, chairs, and sofabeds – less than 20 years old (no rips, tears, visible stains, or smells) (Must be pre-approved to drop-off)

• Small TV stands

• Coffee & End Tables

• Desks and Bookshelves

• TVs – flat screen, digital ready, < 52” inches (working items only)

• Area rugs: 6ft.x 9ft. or smaller, rolled, tied and marked with size)

• Lamps, Vacuums, Clocks, Fans, space heaters etc.

• (All appliances must be in good working condition)

• Wall décor and Decorative pillows

Kitchen & Dining:

• Dining tables & chairs

• Dinette Sets

• Microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, etc.

• Dishes, glasses, pots and pans, flatware, kitchen utensils – no crystal stemware please (microwavable & dishwasher safe)

• Kitchen linens: Placemats, tablecloths, dish towels etc.

Bed & Bath:

• Mattresses & box springs (twin, double, or queen) – (no rips, tears, visible stains, or smells) (Must be pre-approved before dropping off)

• Bed Frames: Twin, double, or queen (must be disassembled with all hardware bagged and taped to frame)

• Toddler beds and crib mattresses

• Mirrors

• Clean linens and bedding: Sheets, bed blankets, comforters, etc. (Laundered, bagged, and labeled with size)

• Mattress pads (laundered, bagged, and labeled with size) & NEW bed pillows

• Shower curtains, curtain hangers, bath rugs, laundry baskets and other bathroom accessories

• Towels, wash clothes, etc.

Cleaning Supplies for "Welcome Home" housewarming baskets:

• Laundry detergent

• Disinfectant Spray/Wipes

• Paper towels

• Dishwasher detergent

• Multipurpose cleaner

• Trash bags

• Mops and Swiffer's

• Soft scrub

• Dish soap

• Brooms and dust pans

• Bleach

• Hand soap

• Sponges

• Toilet paper

Textile Recycling:

• Clothing

• Shoes/Sneakers

• Belts

• Purses

• Blankets, sheets, drapes, and pillowcases that are in poor to fair condition and unable to be used by Fresh Start clients

• Stuffed animals

• Box TV’s, large entertainment centers or wall units

• Hutches, China cabinets, buffets and large consoles

• Rocking chairs or benches

• Furniture made from particle board, missing parts or in need of repair

• Sofas more than 20 years old,

• Sectionals, or This End Up brand

• King-sized bedding/bed frames, Ikea beds, waterbeds, or hospital beds

• Armoires or wardrobe cabinets

• Curio cabinets, glass display units,

• Cribs or other baby care items

• Wicker/patio furniture

• Exercise equipment or luggage

• Computer items or sewing machines

• Food or hygiene products

• Books, toys, games, etc.

• Large appliances

• Housewares requiring installation (faucets, lighting fixtures etc.)

No, we do not. Please visit www.harfordhelps.com to find a non-profit who accepts large appliance donations.

We only accept clothing for our textile recycling program. To learn more, visit www.freshstartmd.org/donate/textile-recycling

We do not accept food. Please visit www.harfordhelps.com to find a non-profit who accepts donations of food.

Yes. We offer several options for your pickup convenience. Please visit www.freshstartmd.org/donate/pick-up

No we do not. If you are requesting a standard pickup with our Fresh Start volunteers, please disassemble items as necessary and include the parts (screws, washers, etc.) in a clearly-labeled baggie. Instructions for assembly are not necessary, but certainly appreciated.

If you need assistance with disassembly, we encourage you to arrange pickup through our partners at ReSupply. To learn more, visit www.freshstartmd.org/donate/pick-up

YES. We now offer open drop-off hours for your convenience. To learn more, visit www.freshstartmd.org/donate/drop-off

The average wait time for a free standard donation pick-up by Fresh Start volunteers is 2-4 weeks.

The average wait time for a priority pick-up through ReSupply is 48 hours.

To learn more about our pick-up options visit www.freshstartmd.org/donate/pick-up