Where to Donate in Anchorage
This is a list of organizations that accept donations of sellable items. Sellable donations help these organizations serve residents of the Anchorage Bowl. Due to limited funds, reducing non-sellable donations helps minimize monthly garbage costs and allows staff time to remain focused on programs.
Non-sellable items include:
Any clothing with stains, burns, tears, animal hair, broken zippers, or missing buttons; items requiring repair; damaged non-clothing items; items with stains or animal hair; items too large or unsafe to sell (such as TVs over 32”). Blankets, sheets, and towels that are not sellable may be donated to Newborns In Need for reuse (see craft donations below).
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
2823 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-5603
www.anchoragerescue.org
Accepts donations of gently used furniture, kitchen items, toiletries, and clothing for men, women, and children. Twin-size mattresses and bed frames accepted. Most household essentials are welcome.
Specific needs: white bath towels, hoodies, socks, jeans, t-shirts, children’s books.
Art program needs: acrylic paints, markers, mixed media paper, canvas, Sculpey clay, washi tape, stickers.
Feeds up to 200 people daily and clothes thousands.
The Arc of Anchorage
2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 277-6677 | (907) 337-6390 (Donation Pick-Up)
www.thearcofanchorage.org
Maintains donation bins and provides donation pick-up services in Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley. Items must be liftable by one person.
Accepts gently used books, clothing, housewares, small electronics, and toys.
No furniture or mattresses.
ASYMCA Bargain Shops (Base Thrift Shops)
Accepts new or gently used household goods, apparel, military uniforms, furniture, and more year-round. Donations accepted at 24/7 drop zones.
Locations:
JBER-Elmendorf: 8515 Saville Ave
JBER-Richardson: 724 Quartermaster Rd
AWAIC – Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis
100 W. 13th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
(907) 279-9581
Provides domestic violence safe shelter, intervention, and prevention. Donations are accepted by appointment only, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Unscheduled walk-ins are not accepted.
Limit of two 13-gallon bags of gently used clothing per donor. Larger donations of new items may be accepted case-by-case.
Current needs: hoodies, machine-washable winter coats, casual t-shirts, elastic-waist pants, pajamas, sneakers, shower shoes, winter boots, kids’ shoes, gloves, hats, scarves, new underwear and bras, towels, washcloths, twin and full sheet sets.
More info: https://awaic.org/donations/
Becca’s Closet
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd, ASD Education Center, Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 360-3129
www.facebook.com/beccascloset.anchorageak
Provides free prom dresses and shoes to high school students. Accepts new or gently worn formal dresses (especially sizes 0–4 and 16+), dress shoes, costume jewelry, and evening bags.
No wedding gowns, business wear, everyday clothing, or outdated styles.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center
2217 E Tudor Rd #39, Anchorage
www.bbbsak.org
Drop-off locations available or home pick-ups may be arranged.
Accepts clothing, electronics, small appliances, kitchenware, accessories, media, housewares, toys, and shoes.
No large furniture.
Bishop’s Attic Thrift Store
1100 Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-6328
Hours: Tues–Fri 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
www.thebishopsattic.com
Locally owned nonprofit thrift store. Offers donation pick-up or drop-off. Accepts small household items, clothing, books, and baby furniture.
Brother Francis Shelter
Donations accepted at Saint Francis House Food Pantry
3710 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 222-7355
Donation hours: Mon–Thu 1–4 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Emergency shelter serving men and women experiencing homelessness.
Needs: towels, toothbrushes, clothing, shoes, boots, hats, gloves, rain jackets, winter coats, feminine hygiene products, disposable razors, coffee, metal teaspoons, band-aids, navy twin fleece blankets, twin bedding (no pillows or mattresses).
Clare House
4110 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 563-4545
Donations accepted daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
24-hour emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers.
Needs: winter gear, baby clothing (all sizes), pillows, twin bedding, blankets, shower curtains, bath towels, clear storage bins with lids.
Covenant House Alaska
755 A Street (8th & A), Anchorage
(907) 339-4230
https://covenanthouseak.org/donate/in-kind-donations/
Supports homeless and at-risk youth.
Suggested items: leggings, sweatpants, hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts, jackets, sneakers, hats, wool socks, gloves, scarves, snow boots, waterproof outerwear, hand and foot warmers, wallets, backpacks, bath towels.
District 49A Lions Foundation
(907) 783-0171
anchoragejointsight@gmail.com
Accepts new or used eyeglasses and hearing aids, including items needing repair. Drop off at participating Walmart Vision Centers.
Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center
240 E 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 277-4302
Donation hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (closed 12–1:30 p.m.)
www.downtownhopecenter.org
Accepts season-appropriate clothing and shelter supplies.
Needs: jeans, coats, socks, boots, razors, liquid soap, band-aids, blankets, winter jackets, long-sleeve shirts, hand warmers, over-the-counter medications.
Food Bank of Alaska
2192 Viking Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 222-3122
www.foodbankofalaska.org
Accepts food and household products. Expired canned food accepted. Drop off Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or anytime in outdoor bins. Other drop-off locations include Midas and Allen & Petersen Cooking Center.
Goodwill Industries Alaska – Donation Centers
Donations accepted 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
www.goodwill-alaska.org
8931 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515 | (907) 344-4660
3838 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503 | (907) 561-1155
Accepts clothing and household items. Furniture and tools accepted.
No mattresses or washer/dryers. No pick-up service.
Habitat for Humanity – Anchorage ReStore
5023 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 743-8060
www.habitatanchorage.org
Donation hours: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (rear entrance off Benson Rd).
Accepts building materials, appliances, lighting, lumber, tools, and office furniture. No hazardous materials, open paint, or cast iron tubs.
Homeless Family Services – Catholic Social Services
3710 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 222-7300
Donation hours: Mon–Thu 1–4 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Accepts household goods, furniture, bedding, kitchen items, appliances, mattresses (clean), bed frames, lamps, and more. Items must be new or gently used.
Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS)
3710 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 891-3752
www.cssalaska.org/donate/in-kind-donations/rais-wish-list/
Supports refugees transitioning to life in the U.S.
Needs: winter clothing, snow boots, ice cleats, children’s clothing, dining tables, couches, puzzles, dictionaries, cleaning supplies, vacuums.
Salvation Army – W Northern Lights
300 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 561-5514
Accepts drop-off donations of clothing, household goods, furniture, and personal items.
Value Village
Donation hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. daily
5437 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99508 | (907) 337-2184
501 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515 | (907) 522-9090
Accepts donations at stores and city bins. For-profit organization.
Additional Donation Options
Cell Phones: Recycle or sell at EcoATM kiosks (Carrs, Fred Meyer, Walmart, Best Buy). Best Buy accepts up to three items per day for recycling.
Craft Items:
Newborns In Need accepts fabric, yarn, sewing tools, infant clothing, blankets, and diapers. No furniture. Contact Christa: (907) 691-5084.
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission accepts art supplies (see above).
Anchorage Senior Activity Center: 1300 E 19th Ave, Anchorage | (907) 770-2000.
Medical Equipment:
Access Alaska | (907) 248-4777
1217 E 10th Ave, Anchorage (call ahead)
Books:
Donate to Salvation Army, Goodwill, Value Village, libraries, senior centers, churches, laundromats, or local theaters. Historical books may be useful for museums or performances.
Old Makeup:
Donate to a local funeral home for mortuary use or to a women’s shelter.