What we can’t accept

We’re grateful for your generosity—but to make sure donations are safe, useful, and manageable for our small team, please note the following:

• No dirty, musty, moldy, or hazardous items. All donations must be clean, dry, and in good condition.

• No broken tools or equipment.

• No disorganized materials. Please avoid donating tangled thread, ribbon, or trim, tiny fabric scraps, or unsorted piles of paper.

• No very large donations without SPARE approval. Planning to donate relatively big or a high volume of materials? Email us first so we can confirm we have the space.

• No “drop and go” donations. All items must be reviewed by staff at drop-off unless you’ve made prior arrangements. Unapproved donations left behind may be considered illegal dumping.

Not sure if something is a fit? We’re happy to help—just email us at donations@sparecrafts.org.

Large or Bulky Items

• Oversized furniture and objects
  (e.g., desks, drafting tables)

• Industrial or heavy-duty machinery

• Flat glass panels

• House construction materials

• Curtain rods

Broken, Damaged, or Dirty Items

• Wet, leaking, or heavily soiled items

• Items with strong or offensive odors

• Containers missing their original lids

• Broken picture frames or loose frame parts

• Tangled, bent, or unusable metal

• Used or partially burned candles

Personal, Used, or Hygiene Items

• Used personal care products
  (e.g., toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotions, nail extensions, body oils)

• Modern Bedding and linens
  (e.g., sheets, blankets, pillows, tablecloths)

• Clothing of any kind

• Stuffed animals and plush toys

Plastic and Office Supplies

• Plastic food storage containers of any type

• Hanging file folders

• Small office electronics

Housewares and Kitchen Items

• Modern Household dishware, china, and glassware

• Cooking utensils or general kitchen items

• Miscellaneous housewares not related to arts or crafts

Electronics and Tech Items

• Computer components and accessories

• Printers or scanners

• VHS tapes, CDs & DVDs (and cases)

Printed Media and Paper Goods

• Modern magazines not related to arts & crafts, sewing

Miscellaneous Materials

• Shredded fabric or tiny fabric scraps

• Unidentified powders or liquids

• House paint, spray paint 

• Batteries