Local Material Exchanges
Local Organizations
Call first to get particulars before you transport possessions. Some organizations may provide pick up service, so be sure to ask. All items should be in working order and in resalable conditions.
| Company | Telephone/Web | Materials Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County Jail 840 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY |
518/869-2611 Inmate Services: 869-2643 www.albanycountysherriff.com |
Appropriate reading materials; periodicals, soft-cover books, (no magazines or hard cover) |
| Bethany Hospitality Center 27 State Street Troy, NY |
518/273-3529 | Kitchen items, linens, towels, bedding and can openers. No clothing. |
| Blessed Sacrament Church 607 Central Avenue Albany, NY |
518/482-3375 | Clothing |
| Capital City Mission 259 S. Pearl Street Albany, NY |
518/462-0459 www.capitalcityrescuemission.com |
Men's, women's and children's clothing, reading materials (biblical), personal items, canned foods |
| Capital District Community Gardens 40 River Street Troy, NY |
518/274-8685 www.cdcg.org |
Gardening tools (shovels, rakes, pick axes, pruners, saws, hand tools, etc.), gas powered equipment (lawn mowers, weed wackers, rototillers, chainsaws, etc.), garden hoses, perennial plants, wheelbarrows, pole pruners. |
| Catholic Charities 40 N. Main Avenue Albany, NY |
518/453-6650 | Furniture, kitchen appliances, household goods. |
| Catholic Charities' Wheels for Work Program | 518/346-3861 | Cars. |
| Cinderella Project of the Capital Region | www.cinderellaproject.net cinderellaproject@nycap.rr.com |
We collect new and gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses (no more than 5 years old), jewelry, unopened hosiery and makeup and provide them free of charge to high school junior and senior girls who are experiencing financial difficulty so they can attend their school's formal events in style. We work with students from 40 high schools in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties. |
| Community Maternity Services 27 N. Main Avenue Albany, NY |
518/482-8836 www.cccms.com marc@ccms.com |
Maternity and baby clothing, nursery items, toys, women's street clothing, anything to do with children. |
| Concerns U 34 Academy Street PO Box 765 Rensselaer, NY |
Kathyp@ccalbany.org | Baby and school age children's clothing and shoes. Coats for kids, household items, food. |
| Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County | Office: 518/583-0280 | Cell phones and chargers for 911 calls. We also accept furniture and household items, but due to limited storage space, we ask that people call us at 518/583-0280 so that we can match items directly to clients. |
| ERC Community Warehouse 21428 Route 22 Hoosick Falls |
518/686-7540 www.erccw.com pvirtue@erccw.org |
Reusable office and home furniture, appliances and all reusable items. Sells reusable at bargain prices. |
| Equinox Domestic violence Shelter 95 Central Avenue Albany, NY |
518/432-7865 | Small household furnishings, kitchen, bath and bed items. |
| Fellowship Baptist Church 184 Eastline Road Ballston Lake, NY |
518/899-6404 or 899-5469 | Bookcases, storage and kitchen cabinets and copier paper |
| Goodwill Industries 1 Fuller Road Albany, NY |
518/459-5580 www.goodwillny.org info@goodwillny.org |
Clothing, toys, household goods and furniture |
| Habitat for Humanity 454 N. Pearl Street Albany, NY 696 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY |
518/275-6638 www.albanyhabitat.org ahabitat@nycap.rr.com |
Reusable building materials of all types. Limited space. |
| Home Furnishings Program 603 State Street Schenectady, NY |
518/346-2444 | Beds, sheets, dressers, couches, tables, chairs, dishes, lamps and other essentials household item. Pick up in Schenectady only. |
| Homeless Action Committee 393 N. Pearl Street Albany, NY |
518/426-0554 www.homelessaction.com homelessaction@verizon.net |
Only: Men's clothing, food, men's toiletries, twin sheets, twin blankets. |
| Homeless and Traveler's Aide in Albany | 518/463-2124 info@hataf.org www.hataf.org |
Dressers, twin beds, household items, toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant - travel size), baby's (diapers, baby food), household items (dishware, small appliances), office supplies. |
| Ida Yarborough Center 260 N. Pearl Street Albany, NY |
518/465-3074 | Games, clothes, books |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless 26 S. Swan Street Albany, NY |
518/434-8021 | Adult men and women's clothing, linens, blankets, household items, reading books, games, puzzles, furniture. |
| Jezreel International Local Warehouse 18 Kairnes Street Albany, NY |
www.jezreelinternational.org info@jezreelinternation.org |
Personal care items, medical supplies, (vitamins, first aid supplies cold and cough remedies), new and near-new clothing. 9-5 Monday - Friday. |
| Joseph's House and Shelter 74 Ferry Street Troy, NY |
518/272-2544 | Kitchen, bed and bath items, personal items for women and men, clothing. Furniture. Call ahead. |
| Mac-Haydn Theatre Chatham, NY |
www.machaydntheatre.org/WishList.htm | Cars, building materials, supplies for sets, props and costumes, food, supplies for the Backstage Coffee House. |
| Masterson Child Development Center 50 Philip Street Albany, NY |
518/434-8585 | Used toys and children's books for ages 2-6. |
| Mercy House 12 St. Joseph Terrace Albany, NY |
518/434-3531 | Women's clothing, reading materials. Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm - please call ahead. |
| Northeaster Association of the Blind at Albany 301 Washington Avenue Albany, NY |
518/463-1211 www.naba-vision.org |
GivACar for Sight |
| Parson's Child and Family Center 60 Academy Road Albany, NY |
518/426-2600 www.parsonscenter.org development@parsoncenter.org |
Board games, books for teenagers, infant items. |
| Project Care - The Saratoga Gift Basket Company | 518/893-0306 www.saratogagiftbaskets.com |
We provide Personal Care baskets to homeless individuals upon entering the shelter, located in Saratoga Springs. Items needed include shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, combs and brushes. |
| Schenectady Day Mission 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady, NY |
518/346-2275 www.citymission.com writeus@citymission.com |
Clothing of all sizes, (if rags, please mark as such), household items, small working appliances, furniture - call ahead - any time.) |
| Schenectady Day Nursery 25 Lafayette Street Schenectady, NY |
518/374-6319 | Costumes for dress-up, new toys for toddlers, games for ages 6-12, baby blankets (new), children's coats, mittens and boots (all in good repair), gently used children's books for ages 1-12, arts and crafts supplies, musical instruments, new playground balls, computers in excellent working condition, tables and folding chairs (adult), office supplies (pens, folders, tape, scissors, etc.), pampers or similar brand, cotton towels (new), paper products for kitchen and bathroom. All pre-owned items should be in excellent repair and usable as is. |
| Senior Services of Albany 25 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY |
518/465-3322 www.seniorservicesofalbany.com jschramm@seniorservicesofalbany.com |
Shelving units, computers at the Pentium II level or higher, clothing, toys, books, videos and music. |
| Troy Area United Ministries 17 First Street Troy, NY |
518/274-2607 www.taum.org info@taum.org |
Clearinghouse for Troy agencies whose clients need furniture. |
| Unity House 33 Second Street Troy, NY |
518/274-2607 www.unityhouseny.org ttyson@commservices.net |
Clothing, kitchen items and appliances. BB system matches donors with wish list. Call ahead for donations. |
| YWCA (Tenant and shelter program) 21 First Street Troy, NY |
518/274-7100 www.ywca-troy.org info@ywca-troy.org |
Kitchen supplies, small working appliances, hygiene products for women, furnishings. |
