Donate to the ReStore

donations build houses, too!

When you donate your gently-used items to the ReStore Wichita, you are changing lives by making affordable homeownership a reality for a family in your own community! Through the resale of your generous donations, we are able to help fund the construction and repair of homes with Wichita Habitat for Humanity.

Not only are you making a difference locally, you're helping to divert tons of usable items from landfills, making a positive impact on our planet!

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ways to donate

online

Quick & easy online pick-up! Schedule your FREE pick-up for larger donations directly online. Need a quicker pick-up or help from multiple floors? Choose our Priority Pick-up option, powered by ReSupply.

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by email

Send photos of your donation by email with your contact information. We will evaluate your donation and contact you for further questions.

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drop-off

Drop your donation directly at the ReStore Wichita. Please make sure to follow our donation guidelines prior to drop-off.

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by phone

If you have questions regarding your donation. Just give us a call and we can assist you in any way possible.

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business

Interested in making a large donation or becoming a ReStore partner? Contact us directly to discuss how your generosity can make a difference.

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monetary

Your generous donation helps families achieve the dream of affordable homeownership. Funds support our mission to build decent and stable places to live.

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donation guidelines

Please note that the following information is meant to serve as a general guide for donors. Acceptable items are subject to change.¹ Legal restrictions and limited storage capacity prevent the acceptance of some items.

Items must be in new or gently-used condition, clean, stain-free, ready to sell as-is, complete with all pieces. We are unable to accept broken, stained, inoperable items, or items that violate health and safety regulations. Our ReStore staff and volunteers will assess your items, and reserve the right to decline donations, either in part or entirety, if it does not meet our donation criteria or standards.

See below for a full list of accepted items and its criteria, as well as items we do not accept. If you are unsure about your donation, just give us a call at (316) 943-6996 and we can assist you.

Yes, please!

New or gently-used kitchen appliances.

New or gently-used laundry appliances.

Small appliances like vacuum cleaners and coffee makers.

Items must be clean, ready to sell as-is, and complete with all pieces.

Vintage appliances may be taken on a case-by-case basis.

No, thank you.

Large or small appliances over 15 years old.

Large or small appliances not in working order.

Rusted appliances or without all parts.

Yes, please!

Complete cabinet sets with all doors and drawers attached.

Cabinet sets must be like-new, clean, up-to-date, and without any damage.

Single cabinet (pieces) will be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Excess hardware and material may be taken on a case-by-case basis.

No, thank you.

Cabinets that are damaged, water-damaged or worn out.

Particleboard or loose-shelving cabinets.

Countertops (unless on a case-by-case basis after a visual inspection).

Over-sized or custom-built cabinets.

Yes, please!

Residential interior and exterior doors in good, clean and sellable condition without alterations or damage.

Pre-hung doors.

Framed or unframed.

French doors or sliding doors (standard height of 80").

Fully functional windows in good condition with no visible wear-and-tear.

Dual-pane windows with seals intact.

Some sliding closet and pocket doors accepted.

All necessary parts included.

Previously installed windows must be removed properly to ensure reusability.

No, thank you.

Flat-panel hollow-core doors.

Oversized doors.

Commercial doors or garage doors.

Non-operational picture windows.

Aluminum-framed windows.

Unframed glass or mirrors.

Blinds/mini blinds, curtains, or window treatments.

Vinyl windows with the flanges cut or with any side greater than six (6) feet.

Damaged, fogged, unclean, single-pane windows.

Used/unboxed sliding shower doors (unless it is new in box).

Yes, please!

All flooring must be new, never-installed, and of a significant quantity (at least 100 sq. ft. minimum).

New or unused tile.

New or unused laminate, vinyl, or wood flooring.

Area rugs must be clean, stain-free, undamaged, with no excess water. Rugs will be evaluated and may be accepted after a visual inspection.

No, thank you.

Used/unboxed flooring in anything less than excellent condition.

Carpet and carpet pads.

Area rugs with stains, worn, damaged, or with pet-hair.

Yes, please!

Fully intact.

Upholstered furniture cannot be worn, faded, torn, soiled, or stained.

Office furniture items must also be appropriate for home use.

Dining table sets with matching chairs.

Patio and outdoor furniture.

Futons with toppers in good condition.

Complete bed frames with all parts and hardware.

Modern day television stands and media consoles.

Please request pre-approval for large furniture items and office furniture.

No, thank you.

Mattresses and box springs.

Sofa beds/hide-a-beds (unless on a case-by-case basis after a visual inspection).

Baby furniture, cribs, toddler beds, etc.

Incomplete dining sets.

Damaged furniture (rips, stains, smells, tears, pet hair or scratches, excessive fading, or sagging).

Car seats, high chairs, strollers.

Track lighting or brass light fixtures.

Old-style entertainment centers or stands for tube/CRT televisions.

Yes, please!

Residential indoor and outdoor light fixtures.

New regular or LED lightbulbs in original packaging.

Electrical supplies.

Utility power boxes, breakers, and other electrical devices.

Some commercial fixtures may be accepted.

No, thank you.

Damaged equipment or does not include all necessary parts.

Can/recessed lights.

New or used fluorescent tubes or fixtures.

Incandescent lightbulbs.

Used or unpackaged regular or LED lightbulbs.

Track lighting or brass light fixtures.

Yes, please!

Bathtubs and shower enclosures.

Unused or near-perfect cosmetics.

White, low flow toilets (1.6gpf or less) that are completely clean, undamaged, and complete (wax ring must be removed).

Steel, utility, or iron sinks without cracks, chips, or stains.

Bathroom fixtures and hardware.

Freestanding soaker tubs may be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Shower surrounds may be taken on a case-by-case basis.

No, thank you.

Used plumbing fittings.

Cast iron sinks and bathtubs (except clawfoot).

Spaw tubs and garden tubs.

Vanity tops without the base.

Commercial bathroom dispensers.

Yes, please!

Lumber and construction materials (unless it dimensional lumber is less than 4' long) and must be unused as well as in significant quantity.

Power tools and hand tools must not be worn, damaged, and be in working condition.

All varieties of metal fasteners and hardware.

Door knobs, hinges, cabinet pulls, and other materials.

Garden and backyard tools.

All table or mounted industrial tools.

Items must be boxed.

No, thank you.

Used paint.

Missing pieces or damaged tools.

Used lumber.

Yes, please!

HVACs, such as residential ducting, flashing, vents, fireplace inserts, furnaces and wood stoves in salable condition (10 years or newer), insulation, hot water heaters (10 years or newer), and ceiling tiles (packaged and unused).

Lawn and garden supplies.

Packages of new roofing and shingles, rolls of tar paper, and new/unused corrugated roofing.

Vintage items, such as old electronics, antiques, rustic pottery, and more.

OLED/LED and LCD televisions.

Exercise equipment in good and working condition.

Sporting equipment, bicycles, and more.

Variety of books in good condition.

Household cleaners in original container.

No, thank you.

Clothing, bedding and linens.

Glasses and used eyewear.

Computers and printers.

Musical instruments.

Phones and chargers.

Toys that are worn and damaged.

Chemicals, fuels, industrial grade cleaners, adhesives, and other hazardous/toxic materials and products.

Items prohibited by law.

pickup requirements

Requesting a pickup for your home? We request that all donations be brought out to the curbside, into your driveway, or to an easily accessible part of your garage. Our pick-up staff cannot enter your home to retrieve items due to liability concerns. Use our Priority Pick-up option, powered by ReSupply, and items can be retrieved from anywhere (including within your residence or a storage unit). Pick-up fee minimums may apply.²

thank you

Since our opening of the ReStore Wichita, we have funded affordable homeownership opportunities for families within Wichita and Sedgwick County. We are grateful for the loyalty of our shoppers, generosity of our donors, and the faithfulness of our volunteers.

We can't thank you enough for your support over the years!

disclaimers

¹ The donation criteria list is subject to change without notice. Acceptability is that the discretion of our ReStore staff and volunteers. We also reserve the right to decline donations based on our current inventory stock and its condition.
² ReSupply is an alternative to our regular free pickup service. Fees may apply. Fees are not tax-deductible; however, donated items are.