Donate to the Alachua Habitat

ReStore

Blue Donation Boxes

How it works

The Alachua Habitat for Humanity ReStore partners with Suncoast Textile Recycling to turn clothing and shoes into funds that we put directly into our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

​Suncoast Textile Recycling works with partners worldwide (in places such as West Africa, Haiti, Honduras, and Mexico) to provide the much-needed clothing and shoes to help victims of natural disasters and their homeless/disadvantaged populations.

Where to find AHFH donation boxes

Our blue donation boxes are located behind the ReStore.

Why it works

Not only do your donations to the blue donation boxes help you clean out your closets, but they help people around the world in times of crisis, divert waste from our local landfill, and help Alachua Habitat partner with more families to create safe and affordable housing in Alachua County.

Donation Items

For futher questions regarding donating items, please call us at 352-373-5728.

Items we accept:

  • Architectural Items

  • Appliances (Electric, in working condition, and less than 7 years old)

  • Cabinets and counter tops

  • Furniture

  • ​Doors

  • Fans

  • Lighting

  • Linens

  • Wall coverings

  • Plumbing fixtures

  • Tile

  • Sinks (white, beige, ecru, and stainless steel only)

  • Carpet and wood flooring (Call the ReStore for details)

  • Tools

  • Windows and screens

  • Housewares

  • Jewelry

  • Artwork

  • Books

  • Miscellaneous items (Call the ReStore for details)

Items we DO NOT accept

  • Anything that is torn, stained, broken, pest-infested, and/or has excessive pet hair or odor

  • Appliances that are 7 years old or older

  • Appliances that are not in working condition

  • Baby items, furniture or toys

  • Old or opened paint

  • Hazardous chemicals

  • Medical equipment

  • Musical instruments

  • Unframed mirrors or glass

  • Fluorescent light bulbs

  • Dishwashers

  • Shower doors

  • Tires, oil, or automotive parts

  • Gas appliances

  • Exercise equipment

  • Encyclopedias

  • Electrical hardware

  • Sliding glass doors

Referrals for non-accepted items

Donations from individuals

Remodeling, cleaning, downsizing, have leftover items from your garage sale, or just getting organized?

​Consider donating your excess household goods and building materials to our ReStore. We'll gladly take new and gently-used items off your hands and you'll get the satisfaction of knowing they helped support local families and didn't end up in the landfill.

All donations are tax-deductible and help us further our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope in Alachua County.

​Donation drop-off

Tuesday - Saturday (with the exception of holidays)
Drop-off: 10 am to 3 pm (back door only)
Location: 2301 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609

Donation pick-up

Do you have a larger donation that you aren't able to bring to us? No problem! We offer a free pick-up service that comes to your door to help you with your donated items. Call 352-373-5728 or email store@alachuahabitat.org to schedule a donation pick-up. Please call early to reserve your pick-up date!

​Our Donation Trucks run Tuesday through Saturday (with the exception of holidays)

Donations from businesses

Our ReStore is owned and operated by Alachua Habitat for Humanity with all proceeds supporting the Habitat mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

For businesses, donating to the Alachua Habitat ReStore is a great way to move discontinued or excess stock, deal with gently used returns, and show your customers that you care about the environment and your community.

Your business can help by:

  • Donating merchandise that:

    • You would generally return to the vendor

    • You are no longer keeping in inventory

    • Still has value but would otherwise be disposed of

  • Asking your customers who are buying new, to donate their gently used old furniture and appliances when they receive their new purchase

  • Complimentary donation pick-up is available

To become a ReStore partner call 352-373-5728 or email store@alachuahabitat.org.

*All donations are tax-deductible*