We welcome the donation of food, housewares, and new or gently-used clothing during our regular business hours at our Avon and Hartford offices, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Other hours may be available by appointment.
We accept the following:
In-season clothing items in new or gently-used condition in men, women, children, toddler and infant sizes and accessories:
- Tops
- Sweaters
- Jeans
- Pants/Shorts
- Sweatshirts and sweatpants
- Blazers /Sports Jackets
- Ties
- Dresses
- Shawls
- Belts
- New (unused) underwear
- Pajamas
- Bath robes
- Slippers (in original packaging)
- New (unused) shoes/boots/footwear
- Coats
- Hats
- Gloves/Mittens
- Scarves
- Handbags/Purses
- Tote bags
- Jewelry
Household and houseware items
- Bedsheets and Pillowcases
- Blankets
- Comforters
- Towels
- Table linens
- Placemats
- Car seats (made within past 5 years)
- Decorative pillows
- Throw Rugs
- Framed artwork
- Wall hangings
- Household decoration items
- Christmas decorations and ornaments (during season)
Food and pantry items
- Non-perishable food items
- Infant formula (in date)
- Kitchenware
- Pots and pans
- Small appliances
- Dishes
- Glassware
- Silverware
- Condiments
- Paper towels
- Paper napkins
- Paper plates
- Dish soap
- Cleaning products
Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- Travel size toiletries
- Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Bath soap
- Toilet Paper
- Shaving Cream
- Razors (in original packaging)
- Dental products (in original packaging)
- Feminine Hygiene products (in original packaging)
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Baby wipes and other baby care items
We do not accept furniture, tools, or building supplies. If you have these items for donation, we suggest you contact Restore in Bloomfield, CT to determine if they will accept them.
Occasionally, we are in need of items for clients or office staff that are not listed, so please contact us to determine if we can use them.
If you wish to donate items that we are currently in need of, please contact us for ideas. You can always shop on the Gifts of Love’s AmazonSmile page for goods in need.
