Donate to the ReStore
Every donation of goods helps a Centre County family build a decent and affordable home.
Donate your tax deductible goods to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County's ReStore to make a difference in our community. The ReStore raises proceeds for the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County of building homes, communities, and hope by selling items donated to the ReStore by the community. Our mission not only ensures strong and stable families and communities but also actively helps reduce area landfill waste each year. You donations are also tax deductible! That benefits us all!
What Can You Donate?
The ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more from individuals and organizations in and around the community. The ReStore only accepts what it can sell. For a complete list of what we can and cannot accept, please review our acceptable donations list below. *TEMPORARY HOLD ON ALL LIGHT/CEILING FAN DONATIONS AT THIS TIME*
If you're unsure about whether or not we'll take something, call 814-353-2390, ext. 3 or email restore@habitatgcc.org.
How Do You Donate?
Donation drop off hours: Donations accepted Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 am - 4:45 pm. Please call ahead before donating large items 814-353-2390 ext 3.
When dropping off a donation, please speak to a staff person prior to unloading. Once you have been confirmed to donate, we have staff and volunteers available to help you unload. Please keep in mind staff or volunteers have the right to refuse any donation not meeting our donation guidelines.
***AFTER HOURS DROP-OFF ARE NOT ALLOWED. YOU WILL BE FINED FOR DUMPING***
Pick Up Service:
HFHGCC ReStore offers FREE pick up donation service!
The ReStore requires all items intended for pick up donation to be in one central location outside or in a garage or on a ground floor location at the time of donation. All items must be ready for pickup and disassembled if needed. If you would like to schedule a pick up for your donation items, please contact us via email restore@habitatgcc.org or give us a call 814-353-2390.
Items We Can Accept
• Appliances (no older than 15 years) - Refrigerator, Freezer, Washing Machine, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Oven (Electric), Range Top, Small Kitchen Appliances, Vintage or Antique: please contact the ReStore NOTE- we can no longer accept Gas appliances effective Jan 2020. We do not accept dishwashers.
• Storage & Organizational - Standing or Hanging Shelves, Storage Containers, Bubble Wrap, Tool Boxes, Coat Hooks, Wardrobes
• Cabinets - Kitchen & Bathroom cabinets in good condition, Cabinet Doors, Frames & Accessories, Vanities, Medicine Cabinets, Bathroom Storage
• Countertops - Granite, Quartz, Laminate (no water damage or mold)
• Lumber (over 4 ft. in length) - No nails or water damage. Pine or Softwood, Hardwood, Pressure Treated, Decking, Plywood, Barn Wood, Fencing, Balusters, Structural,
• Doors - Exterior, Solid Interior, Raised Panel Hollow Core
• Trim & Moldings (no nails or damage) - Baseboard, Crown Molding, Decorative Moldings, Columns, Handrails
• Electrical - Check before donating light fixtures - we don't accept ceiling fans and have limited storage to accept lighting. Electrical Panel Boxes, Outlet Covers, Outlet Boxes, Electrical Wire, Light Fixtures, Lamps, Light Fixture Parts
• Roofing - Full bundles of shingles, Adhesives, Gutters, Ceiling Tiles
• Flooring - Unused, in original packaging. Minimum 40sq ft. Solid Wood, Laminate Floating Floor, Unused Carpet, Vinyl Rolls or Planks, Adhesive Tile, Marble, Slate, Glass or Other Specialty Tile, Grout, Brick, Gently Used Rugs
• Heating & Cooling - Electric Fireplaces, Mantels Surrounds & Accessories, Air Conditioners, Fans, Duct Work, Unused Insulation, Foam Board
• Furniture - Coffee Tables, Side Tables, Book Shelves, Kitchen Tables, Bed Frames, High Quality Desks, Dressers, Chairs, School Desks, Work Tables, Filing Cabinets, Antique & Vintage Furniture, Furniture Parts, Upholstered items free of stains, tears, and damage. No Entertainment Centers
• Plumbing - Kitchen Sinks, Toilets, Bath Tubs, Showers - clean in good condition, Repair parts, Unused PVC pipe & fittings, Copper, Black Iron, or Steel Pipe, Shower/Bath Faucets, Vanity Cabinets with sink top, Towel Bars & Other Bathroom Hardware
• Hardware - Door Hardware, Cabinet, Structural, Brackets, HVAC, Castors, Shelving Hardware
• Seasonal Decor - Holiday Wreaths, Wall Hangings, Lights, Ornaments, Craft Kits, Yard Decorations, Gift Supplies, Christmas Trees
• Fasteners - NO RUST Nails, Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Staples, Rivets
• Seasonal Supplies - Gardening, Winterizing, Fall Cleanup
• Home Decor - Picture Frames, Wall Hangings, Clean Rugs, Decorative Home Accents, New Craft Supplies, Framed Mirrors, Home Improvement Magazines & Books
• Paint - Latex only; no rust on cans. FULL - 3/4 full containers not older than 5 years of Paint, Caulk, & Adhesives, Paint Tools & Accessories
• Windows (seals intact) - NEW WINDOWS ONLY Double-hung, Storm Windows, Sashes, Curtain Rods
• Tools - All Power Tools (battery must charge), Hand Tools, Tool Accessories, Garden Tools, Industrial Tools, Tool Storage, Antique Tools
Items We Cannot Accept
Any soiled,damaged, dirty items or items with mold
Clothing/ shoes
Infant/ baby items (cribs, high chairs, swings etc)
Toys/ games/ books not related to home improvement
DVDs or tapes
Medical equipment
Exercise/ sports equipment
Helmets/ hardhats
Weapons
Dishes/ cutlery
Corded blinds
Chemicals of ANY KIND! Includes household chemicals, flammable liquids/gas, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides
Unlabeled containers previously holding chemicals
Ladders
Gas appliances
Computers or electronics
Used smoke detectors/ fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers
Expired building materials
Water heaters
Used vinyl siding
Asbestos tile/used tile
Cement blocks
Industrial doors
CFL, Fluorescent, halogen, and sodium light bulbs
Executive desks/ old combo metal wood desks
TV Cabinets/ entertainment cabinets
Mattresses/ box springs
Sleeper sofas
Unframed mirror or glass
Sinks /toilets with surface cracks
Toilets NOT RATED LOW FLOW, over 1.6 gal
Used toilet seats
Shower or bathtub doors
sink faucets
PLEASE NOTE HOURS OF OPERATION
Donations Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Retail Sales: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (814) 353-2390, ext 3 Email: restore@habitatgcc.org
