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 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!
Pickup Options
Our pickup options must include at least one essential furniture item (box spring, chair, couch dresser, table, mattress or a large appliance) and meet our donation standards. Fees must be paid in advance, via check or over the phone via credit card. We do not accept cash at the time of pickup for safety reasons.
Next Business Day
$125 if scheduled by 12:00 pm one business day prior; must call (614) 545-3838 to schedule
2 to 5 Business Days
$50 if scheduled by 12:00 pm two business days prior to your desired pick up date
Last Saturday
$75 if scheduled by 4 pm the Thursday before the last Saturday of the month
Standard Free
One to three weeks in advance on our normal schedule for your area
Bulk Donations
We’ll pick up more than 10 furniture items or from outside of our traditional service area for a customized rate
Clean Outs
We will remove items from your location- including the disposal of items unacceptable for a donation for a customized rate
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 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.
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 are unable to accept your items for donation for any of these reasons, we offer disposal for a fee.
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
- Metal filing cabinets
- 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?
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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Yes, we offer different pickup options for quicker appointment pickups from the next business day to Saturday options.
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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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Standard Free Pickups are scheduled by zip code and filled on a first come first serve basis. Our average wait time is between one to three weeks. If you need a pickup of your items sooner, please choose one of our faster pickup options.
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For our Standard Free Pickup, you will be scheduled one to three weeks out. 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 our Yale Avenue location during the following hours:
8:30 am to 11:00 am, Monday to Friday
1:00 pm.to 4:30 pm, Monday to FridayCome into our front office on Yale Avenue and we will direct you to our loading bay and will assist you in unloading your furniture items.
We do not accept items for drop off at our Furniture with a Heart Thrift Store on Morse Rd.
Furniture Pickups and COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, furniture donation pickups are temporarily suspended effective 3/24/2020. Please stay tuned to social media or sign up for our email list to get a notification when we resume operations.
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.