Donating Through the Furniture Bank Is Quick, Effortless, and Impactful
Review Furniture
Check the furniture you want to donate to make sure it meets our donation standards. If an item does not meet our donation standards, we can dispose of it for you for a nominal fee.
Request a Pickup
Request a pick-up or give us a call at 614-545-3838 for more information.
Confirm Pickup Details
We will contact you to confirm a pickup date. You’ll also answer a few quick questions about your furniture as we pride ourselves on giving quality furniture to those in need.
Sit Back & Relax
On pick up day, our delivery specialists will arrive and do the heavy lifting!
Donation Options
Currently, to qualify for any donation pickup or disposal option, you must have at least one essential furniture item that meets our donation standards.
Outdoor Pickups: We accept outdoor pickups for free. Items must be on a front porch or in a garage to qualify.
Inside Pickups: Along with free outdoor pickups, we also accept inside pickups for a $25 fee. Fees must be paid in advance.
Saturday Pickups: We offer Saturday indoor AND outdoor donation pick-ups on one Saturday every month for a $100 fee. Fees must be paid in advance.
Downsizing Services: Large pickups for more than 10 items will be available for pickup through our Downsize with a Heart service.
Disposal Options: We offer disposal options for items that do not meet our donation standards for a nominal fee. A qualifying essential item for donation must be included in the pick-up.
Drop-Off Donations: We accept drop-off donations of both essential and non-essential furniture items Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
What Can You Donate?
If it’s in your home, chances are we can take it if it meets our donation standards. To qualify for a pickup, you must have one essential item– marked with an asterisk below. For a nominal fee, we can also dispose of damaged or old furniture items with the donation of one essential item.
Bedroom
- Mattresses *
- Box Springs *
- Bed Frames (No platform, waterbed or captains beds)
- Dressers *
- Nightstands
- Small Desks (Up to 4′ wide)
- Sheets
- Blankets
- Pillows
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen and Dining Tables (no glass tops) *
- Chairs *
- Bar Stools
- Refrigerators and Stoves (Up to 15 years old) *
- Small Kitchen Appliances (Toasters, Coffee Pots, Crock Pots, etc)
- Table Linens
- Glassware
- Dishes
- Pots and Pans
- Silverware
Living Room
- Sofas *
- Love Seats *
- Stuffed Chairs *
- Coffee Tables
- Ottomans
- Lamps
- Wall Art
- TVs
- Select TV Stands (No Entertainment Centers)
- Bookcases (not to exceed 4′ W X 6′ H)
- Cabinets
Appliances & Electronics
- Refrigerators (15 years old or newer) *
- Ovens/Stoves (15 years old or newer) *
- Washers & Dryers (Electric Only) *
- Coffee Pots
- Radios & TVs
- No Built-In Items
Home Goods
- Sheets
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Plates
- Glassware
- Dishes
- Pots & Pans
- Table Linens
Home Décor & Home Storage
- Wall Art
- Lamps
- Bookshelves
- Storage Bins
- China Cabinets (not to exceed 4′ W X 6′ H)
Other Items
- Sports Equipment
- Books
- Magazines
- DVDs/Tapes
- Board Games
- Puzzles
- Knickknacks
- Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories
- Crafts
- Candles
- Picture Frames
- Baskets
- Tools
- and most other household items!
* Essential Items – at least one essential item is required for pickup.
Essential Furniture Items
These items qualify you for one of our pickup services if they meet our donation standards:
- Mattresses *
- Dressers *
- Kitchen Chairs *
- Refrigerators (Up to 15 years old) *
- Ovens/Stoves (15 years old or newer) *
- Box Springs *
- Kitchen and Dining Tables (no glass tops) *
- Sofas, couches, loveseats and stuffed chairs
- Washers & Dryers (Electric Only) *
Donation Standards
We pride ourselves on giving quality furniture to those in need. At the time of a donation, we will inspect items to assure they meet our donation standards. That means:
- No rips, tears, stains, or tape patches in the fabric
- No pet hair or pet stains embedded in the fibers
- No bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, or evidence of mice or other rodents or insects
- No recalled or damaged items
- Appliances must be working, with all parts, and must be clean
- No urine, blood or other health risks
If we cannot accept your items for donation for any of these reasons, we offer disposal options for a nominal fee.
Items we do not accept:
- Cribs, car seats, high chairs or changing tables
- Waterbeds
- Platform beds
- Captain’s beds
- Trundle/Adjustable beds
- Hospital beds, walkers, or medical equipment
- Large or metal desks
- Metal filing cabinets
- Office cubicles
- Dishwashers or other built-in appliances
- Liquids
- Pianos and organs
- Firearms or firearm accessories
- Entertainment Centers
- Tube or projection TVs
- Universal Workout Machines
Ready to donate qualifying furniture items and/or dispose of any other items?
Who Will Your Furniture Help?
The Furniture Bank works directly with government and social service agencies and faith-based organizations
- 3,500 Families Served Per Year – families represent more than 57% of the clients we serve
- 10,000 People Impacted Yearly counting children and family members who live with the recipient of furniture.
- 26% Are Previously Homeless or are escaping homelessness
- 87% Live on Less than $18,000/year
- 94% Live on Less Than $24,000/year
Moving or Relocating? Considering Downsizing to Make Life Easier?
We can help you donate and dispose of any unwanted items, as well as clean out junk rooms, garages, and entire houses!
Furniture Donations and COVID-19
We are following all federal, state, and local requirements for safe business operation. The health, well-being and safety of our client families, donors, and staff is our top focus.
Donation pickups must include an essential item. Free pickups must have items in a garage or porch for a non-contact pickup, and inside pickups are $25. Saturday pickups (only offered once every month) are $100. Disposal options are available with pickup.
Pickups of more than 10 items will be available through our Downsize with a Heart service.
We are also accepting DROP-OFF donations Monday – Friday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at our warehouse in Franklinton located at 118 S. Yale Avenue.
Still have questions? View our Furniture Donations Q&A.
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Give another way
Families in our community impacted by poverty will continue to need help and support once the COVID-19 crisis is behind us. Please consider making a donation to the Furniture Bank that will help families receive the furniture they need to turn their empty houses into homes.
Have a Question?
Read below for short responses to the most frequently asked questions.
Have a question we haven’t answered? Give us a call at 614.545.3838 to discuss.
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Yes, there are a few items that we will not accept. These items include the following:
- Waterbeds, platform beds, captain’s beds, trundle beds, adjustable beds, or hospital beds
- Glass top kitchen tables
- Large (greater than 4ft long) desks, metal desks, and metal filing cabinets or office cubicles
- Cribs, high chairs, car seats or changing tables
- Dishwashers or other built-in appliances
- Walkers or medical equipment
- Liquids
- Pianos and organs
- Firearms or firearm accessories
- Items with rips, tears, stains, excessive pet hair or evidence of bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, mice or other rodents and insects
We reserve the right to refuse any item deemed unsuitable for our clients.
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If you schedule a donation pick-up for at least one essential item that meets our donation standards, we can pick up and dispose of other furniture items at the same time. Disposal options are offered with a nominal fee based on item size. Call 614-545-3838 for more information.
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Yes. The Furniture Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We will provide a tax receipt at the time of pickup. Please consult with your tax professional for deduction details.
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Pickups are scheduled by zip code and filled on a first come first serve basis.
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A few days before your pickup date, you will be given a three-hour window for a pickup time prior to your scheduled pickup date.
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Yes, we accept items that meet our donation standards for drop off at 118 S Yale Avenue from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday – Friday.
Drop-offs are located in our back loading bay through the gate. We will remove items from your vehicle.
We do not accept items for drop off at our Furniture with a Heart Thrift Store on Morse Rd.
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Almost all furniture donations are directly provided to a family referred to the Furniture Bank. However, select donations are designated for sale at our non-profit thrift stores. This is usually due to the furniture’s larger size, supreme quality, or lack of utility for a family in need.
Luckily, these furniture donations still benefit families in need referred to the Furniture Bank, as all proceeds from our store sales directly support the Furniture Bank’s operation and mission. One sale of a high quality furniture donation can then provide an increased two to four furniture pieces to families in need!