Donate to the Habitat ReStore, help build affordable housing.
Habitat ReStores are nonprofit thrift stores and donation centers that exists to help local families build decent, affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity Capital Region.
By donating your new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials, you help start a chain reaction of community investment that builds homes as well as stronger communities.
Donating your items is easy—bring your items to us during store hours or let us pick up larger donations from your home or business.
IN THIS VIDEO: Ride along with our Habitat ReStore truck drivers, Josh and James, as they head out for a busy day of donation pick-ups on episode 3 of The ReStore Roadshow!
Why donate to the ReStore?
There are many reasons to donate the items you no longer need to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore—and anyone, including individuals, businesses, contractors, and suppliers, can donate.
It helps the environment.
By donating good, reusable items to the ReStore, you are saving it from being thrown into a landfill and giving it a second life with a ReStore shopper. That’s a benefit to everyone.
It's good for the community.
Every ReStore purchase helps local families build brighter futures for themselves with Habitat for Humanity Capital Region.
Every donation is tax-deductible.
While your donation helps provide homes for others, for you it provides a tax deduction to the extent allowed by law.
Donation pickups make giving simple.
We’ll come to you to collect your large donations in parts of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties!
We are happy to pickup large donations from homes and businesses in the following area codes: 48805, 48808, 48820, 48821, 48823, 48824, 48831, 48837, 48840, 48842, 48848, 48854, 48864, 48866, 48879, 48895, 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48913, 48915, 48917, 48919, 48923, 48930, 48933, 48937.
What items can be donated to the ReStore?
All items must be in good, resalable condition, and the ReStore reserves the right to refuse any item. If you don’t see an item on either list, or have a donation question, please give us a call at (517) 374-6235. Please also know that occasionally ReStore cannot accept certain items due to a large inventory on-hand.
Appliances
Must be less than 10 years old unless otherwise noted, clean, and in perfect working order.
Dishwashers (5 or less years old)
Microwaves (5 or less years old)
Refrigerators
Small Appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.)
Stoves and Ovens
Flooring
Must be at least 100 square feet. Carpet, area rugs, tile, linoleum, and vinyl must be unused, undamaged, and free of all adhesives.
Area Rugs
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Linoleum
Tile
Vinyl
Lighting + Electrical
Lighting and electrical items must be free of damage and in good working order.
Breakers and Panels
Ceiling Fans
Chandeliers
Fixtures
Lamps
Furniture
Must be in resaleable condition and free of damage, tears, stains, pet hair, and odor.
Bed Frames (free standing metal only)
Chairs
Coffee/End Tables
Couches
Dressers
Shelving
Tables
Hardware
Drawer Pulls
Door Knobs/Deadbolts
Electrical Hardware
Hinges
Nails and Screws
Plumbing Hardware
Landscaping
All powered tools and lawnmowers must be in complete and working condition.
Block (palletized for pickup)
Brick (palletized for pickup)
Decorative Stone
Fencing
Garden Tools
Lawnmowers
Windows and Doors
All doors must be solid core and all windows must be double pane and vinyl frame only.
Interior
Exterior
Patio (vinyl construction)
Sliding (vinyl construction)
Storm Doors (including hardware)
Home Goods
Must be complete and in good working order.
Art
Décor
Dishes
Cookware
Holiday Items
Mirrors (must be framed)
Vehicles
We accept both running and non-running vehicles. A valid title is required. To donate your old vehicle, call 1-877-277-4344, or visit the Cars for Homes website.
Building Materials
Items must be free of damage.
Architectural Items
Drywall (must be at least 4′ x 4′)
Lumber (at least 4′ long, denailed, with no bowing)
Insulation (unopened packages only)
Plywood (must be at least 4′ x 4′)
Shingles (unopened packages only)
Trim (at least 4′ long)
Tools (with battery/charger if needed)
Heating + Cooling
Must be less than 10 years old and in perfect working order.
Air Conditioners
Fans
Furnaces
Hot Water Heaters
Space Heaters
Cabinets + Countertops
Must be complete with all doors and drawers attached. Damaged cabinets and countertops, or countertops with sink openings, cannot be accepted.
Formica
Granite
Quartz
Solid Surface
Space Heaters
Plumbing
Must be usable and free of cracks or leaks.
Bathtubs (new only)
Sinks/ Faucets
Showers (new only)
Toilets (complete, 1.6 gpf or less)
Vanities
We cannot accept Hazardous Materials.
We cannot accept antifreeze, engine oil, paint, solvents, stain, or strippers.
For information on disposing of hazardous materials, see the Ingham County website.
Sorry! We cannot accept the following items.
Aerosol Spray Cans
Baby Items (Car Seats, Strollers, etc.)
Ceiling Tiles
Corded Blinds
Commercial Office Furniture
China Cabinets
Clothing, Linens, Bedding, or Curtains/Drapes
Damaged Items or Items with Mold or Missing Parts
Electronics (TVs, Stereos, Computers, Printers, etc.)
Headboards & Footboards
Entertainment Centers
Filing Cabinets
Fluorescent Lighting
Light Bulbs
Linens
Mattresses, Water Beds, or Box Springs
Desk (we do not accept any desk or office furniture)
Metal Blinds
Paint or Stain
Partitions
Pianos or Organs
Printers
Recalled Items
Shoes
Shower Curtains or Doors
Siding
Single Pane Windows
Track Lighting
TV or Stereos
Wall-Mounted Ovens
Wallpaper
Garage Doors
Shop at the ReStore
Shop for new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building supplies at the Habitat ReStore locations in Lansing, St Johns, and Williamston. With an ever-changing inventory of donated items, you never know what deals you may find.
Volunteer at the ReStore
Volunteering at a Habitat ReStore is perfect for those who enjoy being creative with retail and helpful to customers. ReStores are a key part of how Habitat Capital Region builds and renovates homes with families in our community.