It’s light out at 6:30pm again, crocus and daffodils are making their appearance, and snow still isn’t out of the question. That can only mean one thing: springtime in New Hampshire. And with that change in seasons comes . . . spring cleaning! If you are wondering where to donate on the Seacoast (including those packages of opened diapers! WhatWhat?) here are a few local organizations to keep in mind:
Operation Blessing
Operation Blessing fights poverty by embracing people and families in crisis with compassion, offering hope and healing for changed lives. Learn more
Accepting: Dish sets, glasses, coffee mugs, pots and pans, cooking utensils, coffee pots, irons, toasters, can openers, small microwaves
When to Donate: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Where: 600A Lafayette Road, Portsmouth
Dress 4 School Success
Based in Hampton, Dress 4 School Success is a non-profit that provides clothing to students in need. Learn more
Accepting: Gently worn spring/summer clothing (Due to lack of storage, Dress 4 School Success cannot accept donations of out-of-season clothing.)
When to Donate: Call 603-770-6897 to arrange a drop-off
Where: Hobbs House parking lot, 200 Hight Street, Hampton
Purseverance 207
Purseverance 207 helps women living in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and recovery centers by providing purses filled with encouragement and toiletries. Learn more
Accepting: Gently loved purses and wallets
When to Donate: Until April 22
Where: Senior Activity Center (125 Cottage Street, Portsmouth) or Lizology (16 Market Street, Portsmouth)
Seacoast Birthright
Now located in Dover, Seacoast Birthright offers free, loving and nonjudgmental support for women who are pregnant or who think they may be. Learn more
Accepting: Opened packages of diapers!
When to Donate: Call first (603-436-5558) to arrange a drop-off.
Where: 278 Washington Street, Dover
The Closet
The Closet offers support to foster children and foster families in New Hampshire by providing a variety of services and support, including clothing and supplies. Learn more
Accepting: Gently used clothing of all sizes (babies – teenagers), opened packages of diapers, and small baby items in good condition (for storage purposes they can only take smaller items like high chairs, but not bigger items like cribs)
When to Donate: Contact The Closet (eppinglighthouse@hotmail.com) to arrange a drop off
Where: Epping, NH
Newmarket Community Church Thrift Shop
The NCC Thrift Shop serves the community with generosity and grace, and operates entirely through the dedication of volunteers. Learn more
Accepting: Clothing and small houseware items
When to Donate: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: 10 North Main Street, Newmarket
Also – check out Laura‘s super helpful article, “Where to Donate Goods on the Seacoast: Do Better with Your Abundance,” for other Seacoast area thrift shops that you can help support!
There are so many wonderful Seacoast organizations that help to care for others in the community. Where’s your favorite place to drop off spring cleaning donations? Tell us below in the comments!
