Thinking About Donating to the ReStore? Here’s Why Timing Matters
Got the car packed or the truck loaded with gently used furniture or home goods? That’s amazing—every donation to the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Newport News, Williamsburg and Yorktown directly helps build and repair homes for local families in need.
Whether it’s a coffee table, cabinet or lamp you no longer need, your donation becomes part of something bigger: a more stable, hopeful future for a neighbor in our community.
But before you drop it off, there’s one important thing to remember: timing matters.
Why It’s So Important to Donate During Business Hours
We understand—it might seem harmless to leave your donation on the dock after hours, assuming someone will bring it inside the next day. But here’s the reality:
- Unpredictable weather (hello, Virginia!) can quickly damage your donation.
- Damaged items can’t be sold—meaning they no longer help fund our mission.
- We have to pay to dispose of unsellable donations, which diverts funds from affordable housing.
- Your good intentions lose impact.
By donating during business hours, you help us preserve the value of every item you give—and make sure it goes directly toward helping a family in need.
Here’s Why Donating During Open Hours Makes a Real Difference:
- Items are safely brought inside—protected from the elements
- You receive a tax receipt for your donation
- You help keep our donation areas clear and safe for everyone
- You keep usable items out of the landfill and give them a second life
- Most importantly: You help fund affordable housing in your own community
So, When Can You Donate?
We make it easy to give when it matters most. Just visit our ReStore pages to get the dock hours for the ReStore near you:
See You Soon!
The next time you have something to give, swing by during donation hours and say hello. We’ll be there to greet you with a smile, unload your donation, and make sure it’s put to good use—building strength, stability, and self-reliance for local families.
Because when you give at the right time, your generosity goes further.
Together, we’re building homes, communities, and hope.
No time to come by during open hours? That’s ok! We offer free pickup of your donations at your home or business. Go here to schedule that pickup online or call our donation hotline at 757-932-8976.
