Furniture Give-Away (FGA) Donation Opportunities

What Items Can I Donate? (Donations are closed for 2022. See you Spring 2023)

• Furniture (that 2 normal people are able to carry): Study desks (#1 wanted item), loveseats and couches, beds and metal bed frames (without head/foot boards) - twin, double & queen, chairs, book shelves, dining tables, end tables, coffee tables, dressers and floor lamps.
• Household items (carriable with 1 hand): Pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, mattress covers, linens (bedding, kitchen & bath), pillows, desk lamps, and small appliances (e.g., countertop microwaves, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, tea pots, rice cookers & toasters).

Items We Do Not Collect:

• Items needing more than 2 people to carry; desks over 4 feet long; TVs; entertainment centers; futons, sleeper sofas, waterbeds, king size (and for the rest of 2022, double & queen-size) beds; head/foot boards; large appliances; broken electronics; decorations; glass furniture (e.g., mirrors); other household items; garage items; and badly stained, smelly, dirty, soiled, moldy and unrepairable items.

Please clean all items before donating them.

Main Furniture Give-Away Event Donation Opportunities

FGA Donation of Food:

We welcome donations of grab and go bagged food items to be served to students, scholars and volunteers during the Furniture Giveaway.

FGA Financial Donations:

We are collecting FGA donations and asking for sponsorships. If you want to give to support the related work of this ministry you can donate directly to International Friendship Ministries (IFM) or contact Elan Rajamani (812.327.9587).

Donation Locations:

If we are unable to help you in a timely manner or for items we do not accept, please consider contacting:

New Hope for Families in Bloomington open 10AM–2PM Mon-Fri at 301 W. 2nd St. (812.334.9840) - Will accept cleaning supplies, disposable diapers, paper products, children/baby clothes, dishes, etc.

Hannah Center in Bloomington open Mon & Wed 9-11:30AM,1-4PM; Tues 9-11:30AM,1-6PM; Thur: 9-11:30AM at 808 N. College Ave. (812.334.0104) - Will accept baby clothing & supplies & supplies for women. Includes strollers, high chairs, car seats (<6 yrs old) and toddler beds. Please call first.

St. Vincent de Paul in Bloomington open 11AM–1PM Tues & Thur at 1999 Packing House Rd. (812.961.1510) - Will accept furniture & appliances. Pickup by Appointment.

The Salvation Army in Bloomington open 10AM–6PM Mon-Sat at 115 N Rogers St (812.334.1366) - Will accept vehicles, clothing, furniture, household items, appliances & non-perishable food. Pickup Available.

Opportunity House in Bloomington open 8:30AM–3PM Mon-Sat at 907 W 11th St. (812.336.2443) - Will accept housewares, clothing, antiques, collectibles, sporting goods, toys, linens, small furniture, small appliances, books, and magazines.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Bloomington open 10:30AM–5:30PM Tues-Fri & 9:30AM–4:30PM Sat at 850 S Auto Mall Rd. (812.331.2660) - Will accept appliances, housewares, building materials, tools, lighting, etc. Pickup Available

Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington open 9AM–5PM Mon-Fri at 2333 W Industrial Park Dr. (812.334.8374) - Will accept non-perishable food items.

JB’s Salvage, a scrap metal recycling company and junk car buyer in Bloomington open 8AM–5PM Mon-Fri & 8AM–12PM Sat at 1803 West Fountain Dr. (812.332.0606).

Goodwill in Bloomington open 9AM-9PM Mon-Sat at 512 S College Mall Rd. (812.331.8170) and 1284 S. Liberty Dr. (812.336.8104) - Will accept everything except mattresses & tube TVs.

Monroe County Solid Waste Recycling & Disposal in Bloomington open 7AM–6PM Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat at 400 West Dillman Rd. (812.349.2020) or 7:30AM-5:30PM Tues-Sat at 3400 South Walnut St. (Hazardous Waste Facility) - Will accept almost everything including mattresses, except chemicals & paint except on specific dates. Tube TV’s, CRTs, etc. = $20 cost. See details.

IN Solid Waste Management District Programs for electonic waste disposal like a computer equipment including display monitors. Some like Dell even take other manaufacturer's items at no cost and free shipping.