Donating

Thanks to local mom and professional organizer Amanda Wiss for assembling this much "asked for" list.

Listed below are 5 non-profit organizations that will pick up children’s items in Brooklyn:

Baby Buggy
520 Eighth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212.736.1777
Website: www.babybuggy.org
*New and gently used infant and toddler clothing,bedding, some furniture, and gear.  See complete list
on their website. Brooklyn pick up process: Call the office to schedule. Pickups are done by courier.  It’s currently $42 for first 5 pieces – bags, boxes or furniture.  Anything additional is $2.35 an item. 

Inwood House
320 E. 82nd St.
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212.861.4325 x217 (Bianca Baqurizo)
Fax: 212.535.3775
Website: www.inwoodhouse.com
*Accepts toys, baby gear, maternity and baby clothing,men’s professional clothing, home and office
furniture, electronics, and baby furniture.  See complete list on their website. Brooklyn pick up process:  Call the office or log on to get their in-kind donation form.  There is no charge for the pickup.

Room to Grow
54 West 21st Street #401
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212.620.7800
Fax: 212.620.3021
Website: www.roomtogrow.org
*infant and toddler clothing (up to size 4T) books,toys, equipment, and other items in truly excellent condition. No stuffed animals, cribs, furniture, or car seats.Brooklyn pick up process: Call the office to schedule a pick-up, which can usually be done same day.  It’s through a messenger service, and there is a
tax-deductible fee of $35-$45 depending on the amount to pick up.  They also take drop-offs at Brooklyn Play Spot on Atlantic and Bond.

St. John's Family Place Center
1630 St. John's Place, Brooklyn
Accepts children’s donated items including new stuffed animals and clean clothes in good condition. Also
takes adult clothing, canned goods and books.  No furniture. Brooklyn pick up process: Call to speak to the driver to arrange for a pick up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. There is no charge for the pick up.

Young Israel Yeshiva of Brighton Beach
Neptune Ave., Brooklyn
718-385-5002
Accepts adult and children’s clothing in excellent
condition, shoes, handbags, blankets and linens. No
toys or gear. Brooklyn pick up process:  Call during office hours (Monday –Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to schedule.  Pickups are currently done on Mondays and Thursdays in Brooklyn.   There is no charge for the pickup, but there is a quantity limit of 2 or 3 bags due to space limitations in the van.