Clothing Items

  • Old bras can be sent to the Bra Recycling Agency. The bras are recycled into carpet padding and the metal underwire is sold, with the proceeds helping to fund breast cancer research.

    If you have extra new bras or underwear, I Support the Girls provides them to individuals experiencing homelessness and Undie Chest provides them to those in foster care, breast cancer survivors, shelters, and more.

    Through Knickey, your old, worn-out bras are recycled into things like insulation, carpet padding, and furniture- keeping textiles out of landfills and giving materials new purpose.

    The Bra Recyclers donates new and lightly used bras to women facing some of life’s hardest battles- survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and breast cancer.

    Impact One provides bras in good condition, as well as post-surgical equipment, to survivors of breast cancer.

  • Have gently-used socks that lose their match? Send them to The ODD Sock, where they’ll be paired up and provided to people in need.

    Got socks with holes? H&M takes them all. Wearable ones might be resold, and the rest get turned into new clothes or recycled into insulation.

    Girlfriend Collective recycles socks in any condition if you have five or more pairs.

    If you have extra new bras or underwear, I Support the Girls provides them to individuals experiencing homelessness and Undie Chest provides them to those in foster care, breast cancer survivors, shelters, and more. Undie Chest will recycle any underwear in less than new condition.

  • Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation repurposes fur clothing to provide comfort to orphaned wildlife during their recovery and rehabilitation.

    Girlfriend Collective, Tentree and H&M recycle clothing from any brand and in any condition.

    Madewell and Blue Jeans Go Green recycle your old jeans and denim clothing into material for insulation, food packaging, and more. Madewell will also give you $20 off towards a future purchase!

    Bags 4 Kids provides new and gently used children’s clothes to those in foster care.

    If you’re on the west coast, One Warm Coat will provide your jackets and coats to those in need.

    Most shelters and thrift stores are in need of gently used clothes! Check in with your local shops and organizations to see what they need!

  • Lions Club and Lions in Sight provide used glasses to those in-need. They also accept sunglasses! Glasses in rough shape are recycled.

    ReSpectacle redistributes gently-used glasses for low cost.

  • Chemocessories provides gently-used light scarves, turbans, and jewelry to women battling cancer and cancer survivors.

    I Have Wings repairs and resells accessories, with profits going to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

    Veterans WatchMaker Initiative uses watches in any condition to teach watchmaking to veterans, providing them with a well-paying skilled profession.

    Collectibles with Causes resells donated items including watches, broken jewelry, and gemstones, to support a wide range of charities.

    Indigo Rescue hosts several jewelry sales with 100% of the funds used to support animal rescue efforts.

    Becca’s Closet donates prom and formal accessories to low-income teen girls, making special nights a little more magical.

    Radical Jewelry Makeover upcycles broken jewelry into new pieces, giving them a new life.

    New Eyes re-sells jewelry to raise money to provide eyeglasses to low-income individuals.

    Jewelry For Good recycles your unwanted gold or silver and donates the proceeds to your charity of choice.

    Looking for something near you? Thrift stores re-sell jewelry or check our cities page to see if your city is there!

  • One World Running provides sneakers in good condition to people in developing countries.

    Shoes in good condition can be dropped off at any DSW location and will be provided to the organization Soles4Souls.

    Recycle old Nike’s or Converse through Nike Reuse-a-Shoe. Recycle old Native shoes through Native Shoes Remix Project.

    They’ll be ground down and transformed into playgrounds, furniture, and other cool things that bring joy to communities. If they’re still in good shape, they’ll get passed along to nonprofit partners.

    If you have old Crocs, they can be returned to the store to be recycled.

    Looking for something near you? Thrift stores re-sell gently used shoes or check our cities page to see if your city is there

  • Becca’s Closet and Bags 4 Kids provide prom dresses and accessories to low-income teenage girls.

    Brides Against Breast Cancer re-sells wedding dresses to advance the awareness of breast cancer, and operate a wish-granting service enabling patients to make special memories.

    Looking for something near you? Thrift stores re-sell formal wear or check our cities page to see if your city is there

  • BackPack Beginnings, Bags 4 Kids, Matthew 25: Ministries, and Expecting Relief provide new and gently used children’s clothing to kids in need.

    Check out donation resources for all kid’s items here!

  • Project Smile provides work appropriate clothing, ties, and dress shoes to men seeking employment and financial independence.

    Looking for something near you? Thrift stores re-sell suits or check our cities page to see if your city is there