Donating

There are many ways that you can donate to Leeward:
  • Donate goods
  • Donate through AmazonSmile
  • Make a cash donation​​

​Clothing, Housewares, Furniture and Electronic Donations

While not everyone has extra money to donate to important causes, nearly everyone has a box of household items or clothes they no longer need. By donating those items to Leeward, you are helping us fund critical local charities like food pantries and home heating assistance programs. Your good condition clothing and household donations are the life blood of our organization. There are however some donations that we simply cannot accept. These donations would cost us more in time or disposal costs than they are worth.

We accept ​casual donations (two or three bags/boxes) from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tuesday through Saturday) and from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sundays). We are closed on Mondays. If you have more than two or three bags/boxes, please call our main number to arrange for a donation time.

Donation Criteria

  • Your items should be in good condition not broken, stained, ripped, damaged, worn out, badly scratched, faded or wet.
  • Your items should be complete, not missing parts, buttons, remotes, cords, screws, or pieces.
  • Your items should be in good working condition, including all lights, switches, features and functions.
  • Your items should be clean and are free from strong odors like smoke, pets, moth balls or mildew.

What NOT to Donate

  • Baby Furniture (Cribs, Car Seats, ​Carriages, Strollers, Jumpers, etc.)
  • Toys with chocking hazards (small parts)
  • Tube Televisions/Computer Monitors/Fax Machines/Printers
  • Mattresses/Bed pillows/Sleeping bags
  • Sleep Sofas
  • Humidifiers/Air purifiers
  • ​Entertainment Centers
  • Large Appliances​​​
  • Hutches ​
  • Pianos
  • ​Rugs
  • ​Plants
  • Food items
  • Medical Equipment
  • Paint, Stains, Oils, Gas or Fuel
  • Any furniture made with particle board or press board​

​Items that have been recalled or deemed hazardous by the: Consumer Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov)

You can also contact earth911.com to find alternative locations (by zip code) to donate items that we do not accept.
Truck Reservations
If you would like us to pick up your furniture donations, please call either
207-361-4085 in York, ME, or 978-465-1141 in Salisbury, MA. 
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Please note, we do require a $25 Truck Reservation Donation for all furniture pick-ups. 

It is important to make sure that your donations meet the criteria listed above before making a reservation. 

Refunds will only be provided for cancelations made 48 hours or more from the the original reservation date and time.

Donate through AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Leeward Charitable Foundation every time you shop at Amazon at no cost to you. Every time you make a purchase, Amazon will donate a small percentage of the sale to Leeward (on Amazon eligible items).
 
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
  1. Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
  2. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. ...
  3. Select Leeward Charitable Foundation Inc.

Make a Cash Donation

If you don't have goods to donate, we also take cash donations.
​ALL cash donations are donated directly to the local charitable organizations that we support.  

Cash and donated goods are tax deductible!