Donate Items
To arrange a delivery appointment for donations, please contact our development department by email (ninas@gracesmithhouse.org) or phone (845-452-7155, ext. 136). Donations are accepted by appointment only, Monday - Friday, during regular business hours.
Please note, we DO NOT ACCEPT clothing donations at our office. See the clothing section below to learn more. Other donated items must be delivered to our office. We generally do not accept donations of furniture or household items.
Clothing: New or gently used clothing can be donated to the following stores, where our residents can shop for free:
1) The Barn Thrift Shops, 845-473-1501
*The Barn has made some changes in the wake of COVID-19. Donations will ONLY be accepted at the Barn Again location, located at 853 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Poughkeepsie. Barn Again will only receive donations Wednesday thru Friday. noon - 4 p.m.
2) Ben & Gracie's Thrift Shop, 404 Manchester Rd. in Poughkeepsie; 845-454-0006
Clothing can also be donated to our community partner, the Dutchess County SPCA, to benefit the animals it serves. It's located at 636 Violet Ave. in Hyde Park; 845-452-7722
Please wash clothing before donating.
1) The Barn Thrift Shops, 845-473-1501
*The Barn has made some changes in the wake of COVID-19. Donations will ONLY be accepted at the Barn Again location, located at 853 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Poughkeepsie. Barn Again will only receive donations Wednesday thru Friday. noon - 4 p.m.
2) Ben & Gracie's Thrift Shop, 404 Manchester Rd. in Poughkeepsie; 845-454-0006
Clothing can also be donated to our community partner, the Dutchess County SPCA, to benefit the animals it serves. It's located at 636 Violet Ave. in Hyde Park; 845-452-7722
Please wash clothing before donating.
General Needs: Items from our general needs list must be NEW and UNOPENED.
Personal hygiene
Maxi pads/tampons/panty liners Hair brushes for various types of hair Shampoo/conditioner (full-sized bottles only please) Soap Packages of cotton balls and q-tips Deodorant Toothpaste Laundry detergent Toilet paper Razors |
Infant/toddler care
Diapers Baby wipes Lotions, bath wash, diaper cream Sippy cups, baby spoons, pacifiers Baby monitors and breast pumps Other
Dish Soap Blankets Pajamas Underwear Socks Slippers Wash clothes, towels or sponges Nail clippers and tweezers |
Gift cards: Gift cards to places such as dollar stores, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. are used to help survivors with household needs.
Alternative Organizations: If you have a donation that we are not able to accept at this time, please consider one of the following agencies.
The Barn Thrift Shop, 845-635-9630
1416 Route 44, Pleasant Valley Second Hand Rose, 845-471-5266 450 Main Street, Poughkeepsie Junior League Bargain Box, 845-471-3530 794 Main Street, Poughkeepsie Dress For Success, Dutchess County 845- 452-5104 80 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie Beulah Baptist Church, 845- 473-1662 92 Catharine St., Poughkeepsie |
Hudson River Housing, 845-454-5176
313 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie Travel-size/hotel toiletries Dutchess Outreach, 845-454-3792 70 South Hamilton, Poughkeepsie Salvation Army Thrift Store, 845-471-1730 570 Main St., Poughkeepsie Goodwill, 845-298-0311 1488 Rte 9, Wappingers Falls Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, 845-452-1420 |