Lansing Area Donation Locations

One of the greatest benefits of entering into a minimalist lifestyle, is the ability to bless others in need with some of the things you we do without. However, sometimes figuring out where to take our donations is the most difficult part.

I’ve found it’s so much easier to let go, when our belongings are going where they are needed most.

Some days I feel like a UPS driver as I head to multiple locations throughout Lansing to donate my excess.

I’ll swing by The Lansing City Rescue Mission to make a drop-off before meeting a pregnant friend in the school pick-up lane to pass on baby items. Then head on over to the Pregnancy Center to donate the rest.

While it can be time consuming, it’s really quite rewarding. 

In the name of simplicity I’ve compiled a list of local Lansing, MI area donation centers. This list includes drop-off/pick-up information as well as some of their greatest needs.

Be sure and note that all sites request donated items be in GOOD CONDITION, FREE OF STAINS, TEARS and OFFENSIVE ODORS.

In other words, do not drop your trash off people!

Happy Purging!

Lansing City Rescue Mission

Upscale Thrift

3700 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI, 48917

Phone: (517)203-5190

Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday Closed

This is a personal favorite of mine! They have limited pickups for large donations and/or furniture. Proceeds go to Lansing City Rescue Mission. Those staying at the shelter receive clothing vouchers for purchasing items at this thrift store.

Greatest Need: Anything

They DO NOT take:  Used pillows, mattresses, box TV’s, entertainment centers, computer monitors and printers, out dated cribs/drop side cribs, car seats after expiration date.

Pregnancy Center

Preferred Drop off location

1045 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

Phone: 517.332.0633

Donation Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

West and South Lansing locations will also accept donations

Greatest Needs: All things baby related

They need infant clothing up to size 6 months. Baby bath tubs, strollers, Pack-n-plays, car seats prior to expiration dates, bottles, breast pumps, slings, swaddles, diapers, wipes, formula…all things baby

They DO NOT take: Recalled baby items or expired car seat

All items are given, not sold, to individuals in need.

Shared Pregnancy

503 N. Walnut St. Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: (517) 484-1882

Donation Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm

Greatest Need: Car seats

They take all things baby related. Diapers, wipes, formula, toys, cribs, pack n play, swings bouncers, clothing ages 0-3 years.

They DO NOT take: Expired car seats

All items are given, not sold, to individuals in need.

Cristo Rey

1717 N. High St. Lansing, MI 48906

Phone: (517) 372-4700

Donation Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Greatest Need: Childrens clothing, Personal Hygiene products (attention all crazy couponers!)

They DO NOT take: Furniture, appliances or mattresses/box springs.

All items are given, not sold, to individuals in need. They have programs to donate clothing, personal hygiene and diapers.

St. Vincent Catholic Charities Refugee Services

2800 W. Willow St. Lansing, MI 48917

Phone: (517) 323-4734 Ext. 1424

Donation Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Greatest need: Furniture, kitchen supplies, household items, winter attire.

They DO NOT take: Mattresses, beds, large appliances, clothing (except for winter coats, hats, mittens, boots, snow pants)

Schedule large item pick up by calling (517) 323-4734 ext. 1050 and leave a voicemail. For drop off press button near the garage and someone will come out and assist you.

Lansing City Rescue Mission

Upscale Thrift

3700 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI, 48917

Phone: (517)203-5190

Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday Closed

They have limited pickups for large donations and/or furniture. Proceeds go to Lansing City Rescue Mission. Those staying at the shelter receive clothing vouchers for purchasing items at this thrift store.

Greatest Need: Anything

They DO NOT take:  Used pillows, mattresses, box TV’s, entertainment centers, computer monitors and printers, out dated cribs/drop side cribs, car seats after expiration date.

Salvation Army

2655 E. Grand River, Meridian Township, MI, 48823

Phone: (517) 483-2785

Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm

Drop off donations can be made to the E. Grand River store directly or at the Lansing South Corps at 701 W. Jolly Road. They are run by the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Flint, Michigan where The Salvation Army assists people with drug and alcohol addiction.

Greatest need: Furniture!!

Small appliances, lamps and household items are in high demand. They also take pretty much anything…from decorations to clothing of all sizes and seasons.

They DO NOT take:  Bedding, mattresses, box springs, medical equipment, box TV’s (only accept flat screens), cribs, car seats or any recallable items.

St. Vincents de Paul Thrift Store

1020 S Washington Ave, Lansing, Michigan

Phone: (517) 484-5395

Donation Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Call to schedule a pick up. They provide pick ups Monday – Friday. NO minimum donation quantity required!

Greatest Need: Upholstered furniture and working appliances

They accept all kinds of things including, toys, home goods and clothing for all seasons and sizes.

They DO Not accept: Mattresses, built in appliances, televisions older than 2005, box springs, telephones or computer equipment

Volunteers of America

Thrift Stores

West Lansing- 3800 W. Saginaw St.

South Lansing- 5411 South Cedar St.

East Lansing- 248 E. SAGINAW ST.

Donation Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 am-5pm, Sunday 10 am-5pm

Donation bins are available at each location and hundreds of Michigan area Drop box locations

Call 1(866) 333-8381 to schedule a pick up. No minimum donation quantity required

They DO NOT Accept: Mattresses, box springs, box TVs and car seats. Appliances must be in good working order for donation. 

Habitat For Humanity ReStore

Lansing ReStore 1941 Benjamin Drive, Lansing, MI 48906

Phone: (517) 374-6235

Donation hours: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Williamston ReStore 954 E Grand River Avenue, Williamston, MI 48895

Phone: (517) 655-1872

Donation hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm

They accept all kinds of building and home renovation supplies. For a detailed list of what they do and do not accept click here.

If you can think of an organization that should be added to this list, contact me through my blog and I will check it out.

Goodwill

The Goodwill has so many locations. Follow this link to find the Goodwill closest to you.

Greatest Need: Furniture

What the DO NOT take: Mattresses, box springs, box TV’s, cribs, car seats, pack-n-plays or any other item that holds a baby.

 

 

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0 thoughts on “Lansing Area Donation Locations

  1. This is an extremely useful resource of information, Rachelle. I know this takes times to put this kind of info together.

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  2. Rachelle, God has truly gifted you for your blog. It is exciting to see you blossom in the new adventure!

  3. Love this Rachelle! Sara cleaned out old and new shoes. (She took some of ours, also!!!)

    Anyway, what about Goodwill? I’ve always wondered what they do/don’t take.

  4. Hi Rachelle! I thought of a couple more places to donate. First is Cristo Rey and the second one St Vincents refugee services! Enjoying your blog!

  5. I did not add them to the list because they are so well known. I should look into what they do not take though. Was hoping to make some specific local needs known through this post. Thanks for reading! Nice job cleaning out those shoes!

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