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.

Request a Pickup
Request a pick-up here or give us a call at 614-545-3838.
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 movers will arrive and do the heavy lifting!
What Can You Donate?
If it’s in your home, chances are we can take it. To qualify for a pickup, you must have an essential item- box spring, chairs, couches dressers, tables, mattress or a large appliance- marked with an asterisk below. Dropoffs are always welcomed at our warehouse in Franklinton during select hours.
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 (no old tube or projection units, must be cable ready and 32″ or smaller)
- TV Stands / Entertainment Centers (not to exceed 4′ W X 6′ H)
- 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
- Clothing and Accessories
- Sports Equipment
- Books
- Magazines
- DVDs
- Tapes
- Board Games
- Puzzles
- Knickknacks
- Jewelry
- Crafts
- Candles
- Picture Frames
- Baskets
- Tools
- and most other household items!
* Essential Items – at least one essential item is required for pickup.
If it’s in your home, chances are we can take it. However, we pride ourselves on giving good furniture to those in need. 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
- No recalled or damaged items
- Appliances must be working, with all parts, and must be clean
Items we do not accept:
- Cribs
- Car seats
- High chairs or changing tables
- Waterbeds
- Platform beds
- Captain’s beds
- Trundle beds
- Adjustable beds
- Hospital beds
- Large or metal desks
- Filing cabinets (metal)
- Office cubicles
- Walkers or medical equipment
- Dishwashers or other built-in appliances
- Liquids
- Pianos and organs
- Firearms or firearm accessories
Please ensure your furniture meets the above criteria before requesting a donation. All good?
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 with everything from organizing, to packing, to getting rid of that furniture you don’t want to take with you.
Have a Question?
View below for short responses to the most frequently asked questions. Have a question we haven’t answered? Give us a call (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, or changing tables
- Dishwashers or other build in appliances
- Walkers or medical equipment,
- Liquids
- Pianos and organs,
- Firearms or firearm accessories
We reserve the right to refuse any item deemed unsuitable for our clients.
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Yes, we offer additional services for quicker pick-ups and locations outside of Central Ohio. To inquire, please call us at 614.545.3838.
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Yes. The Furniture Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit 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. Our average wait time is between 1-2 weeks.
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You will be given a three hour window for a pickup time prior to your scheduled pick up date.