It’s never been easier to donate to the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Williamsburg, Newport News and Yorktown.
Schedule a free ReStore pickup using this online tool.
The list of acceptable donated items includes furniture; appliances; home décor; exercise equipment in full working condition; building materials; electronics; floor and upholstery cleaning appliances; heating, ventilation and cooling materials; outdoor and lawn care items; and miscellaneous.
Schedule a Free Donation Pickup!
You can also call the donation hotline at 757-932-8976 to schedule an appointment for free pick up.
Want to talk to someone voice to voice instead?
Call the donation hotline at 757-932-8976 and we’ll get you scheduled!
Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Newport News and Williamsburg are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently-used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price, usually 30-90% off.
The goal of the ReStore is to generate enough profits to build more Habitat homes for deserving, hardworking low- to moderate-income families, as well as to promote recycling. 100% of the profits from the ReStores are used to build and sell affordable housing!
In order to further this goal for future homes, we need merchandise to sell in the ReStore, customers like you to shop with us and volunteers to help us operate the stores!
Want to drop off your donation instead?
Visit the ReStore page to get directions and hours of operation for accepting donations on site at each of the ReStores (Williamsburg, Newport News and Yorktown).
What can I donate?
Acceptable Donations
(Must be in good, usable condition – complete and functional in every way.)
Anything new and in a box will be accepted.
We truly appreciate your generosity, yet may not be able to accept everything you donate. Items that do not meet our criteria cost Habitat money for proper disposal. Those expenses divert funds from our mission of helping low to moderate-income families in our community. This is not intended to be a complete list of items. Our staff has the final say, based on age, condition or quantity currently in stock. Thank you for understanding!
APPLIANCES – Must be in working condition. Includes washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers (must be 2019 or newer) microwaves, wall ovens, stoves (gas and electric), small appliances (toasters, waffle irons, coffee pots, air fryers, etc.), HVAC units (must be 2019 or newer), window A/C units and heaters.
ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS/DETAILS – Mantels, columns, molding etc. Molding must be 6 feet or longer.
AREA RUGS – Must be free of rips, tears, stains, pet and smoke odor.
BEDDING – Must be new and in original packaging. This includes new comforters, blankets, duvets, quilts, bedspreads, pillow cases, sheets, bed skirts, mattress protectors, etc. We will no longer be accepting used bedding.
BLINDS – Must be new and in original packaging. Plantation shutters can be out of packaging.
CABINETS – Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be accepted with or without countertops. All cabinets must have drawers and doors attached, and must be free from water damage, mold and nails.
CHEMICALS – Unopened, unexpired in original packaging.
COUNTERTOPS – Bathroom vanity countertops are accepted without cabinets. Kitchen countertops are also accepted without cabinets, but must be at least 6 feet long with no L-shapes, free from cracks, splinters and no sink holes.
CRIBS – Must have no drop-down side.
DOORS – Residential donations only and must be free of bowing, twisting, holes, deep gouges, water damage and mold. Flat slab lauan doors must be in EXCELLENT condition.
ELECTRONICS – Must be in working condition. Includes TV’s (plasma, LED and HD), speakers, receivers, keyboards, mouses, touch screen monitors, gaming consoles, etc.
FLOORING – Must be new and in original packaging and must be 5 boxes or more. Includes tile, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, linoleum and underlayment.
FURNITURE – Upholstered furniture must be in good condition with no rips, tears, stains, pet and smoke odor. Throw pillows must be in good condition, with no rips, tears, stains, pet or smoke odor. Hardwood furniture must be in good condition with no animal droppings, with doors and drawers attached. No particle board items accepted.
GAMES/PUZZLES/CARDS – New in original packaging accepted. These items will be accepted in used condition as long as the set is complete.
HARDWARE – Must be bagged, boxed or jarred. Includes hinges (free of paint), nails, screws, fasteners, door pulls, knobs, hangers, connectors, nuts, bolts etc.
HOME DECOR/HOUSEWARES – Artwork, silk flowers, dishes, china, glassware, pots and pans, flatware, framed mirrors (free of cracks and chips). Christmas items are accepted 10/1 – 12/15.
INSULATION – Must be new and in original packaging. Must be at least half sheets.
LAWN & GARDEN – Includes lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, tillers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, etc. Must be empty of fuel. Also includes rakes, hoes, shovels, spreaders, water hoses, etc. Seed, fertilizers and pesticides must be new and in original packaging.
LIGHTING – Must be in working condition and includes ceiling fans (must have all parts except hanger needed), table, desk and floor lamps (must have harp and finial), light bulbs
(no fluorescent bulbs), sconces (free of rust), outdoor lighting (free of rust and dirt) etc.
LINENS – Hand towels, table clothes, place mats, curtains, fabric shower curtains, scrap fabric, flags and garden flags, purses etc.
LUMBER – Must be at least 6 feet in length (no nails, screws, warping and weathering), OSB, plywood, pegboard, slot board, sheetrock and paneling (must be at least ½ sheets)
MASONRY – Bricks and cinder blocks (large amounts must be palletized no higher than 2 feet and on a hard surface, we have pallets that can be picked up at our stores), concrete and mortar (must be new and in original packaging), etc.
PAINT & STAIN – Unopened paint is accepted only. Must be free of rust. No oil-based paints or stains.
PLUMBING – Kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks and pedestal sinks (must have the base), water heaters (must be 2019 or newer), toilets (must be white or ivory only with a lid on the tank), shower doors (must be new and in original packaging), tubs (fiberglass only, no corner tubs and if cast iron, we only can accept the claw foot stand alone tubs), plumbing accessories (must be boxed or bagged).
POWER TOOLS – Must be in working condition and includes miter saws, skill saws, table saws, drills, routers, drill press, etc.
ROOFING – Shingles (must be at least 10 packages) and roofing paper (partial rolls accepted).
SIDING – Vinyl, hardie plank, clapboard, etc.
WINDOWS – Vinyl only. No broken or cracked glass.
REGRETFULLY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- BEDDING (USED) – This includes used comforters, blankets, duvets, quilts, bedspreads, etc. Also includes used pillow cases, sheets, bed skirts, mattress protectors, etc.
- BLINDS (USED) – Used blinds not accepted.
- CAR SEATS
- CHEMICALS – Not permitted on donation pickup trucks. New and unopened chemicals may be dropped off at either of our ReStore locations.
- CLOTHING – We recommend donating to Goodwill, DAV or FISH.
- COMPUTERS, FAX MACHINES & PRINTERS
- ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS
- FITNESS EQUIPMENT WITH CABLE SYSTEMS – (i.e. Total Gym, Bowflex)
- FLUORESCENT TUBES
- GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS
- GLASS SLIDING DOORS THAT ARE NOT IN A FRAME
- HEADBOARDS & FOOTBOARDS WITHOUT RAILS OR FRAME
- HOSPITAL BEDS
- MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS
- MIRROR/GLASS that is broken, cracked, chipped, unframed.
- OFFICE CUBICLES
- PAINT/STAIN (OPENED)
- PIANOS
- PROPANE TANKS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS or anything under pressure.
- SHOWER DOORS
- STUFFED ANIMALS (USED) – They’re cute, but so are the little ones that have drooled on them.
- TV’s that are tube or rear projector styles.
Where and when can I donate?
Newport News ReStore
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
371 Chatham Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
757-596-5553
Williamsburg ReStore
Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1303 Jamestown Rd.
Colony Square Shopping Center
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-596-5553
Yorktown ReStore
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4824 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-596-5553
Call 757-932-8976 for a FREE pickup!
What happens when I call to schedule a FREE ReStore donation pick-up from my home or business?
The ReStore Donations Ambassador will ask the city or county in which you reside. This will determine the truck route best suited for your location.
The Ambassador will also ask details about the items you wish to donate and will provide you options as to the day of the week that is available. Typically, we request you call 5 to 7 days in advance of your desired pickup. Spring and summer tend to be busier times of the year; you may need to allow more lead time.
You will also be asked specific street address and point of contact information. The actual truck route is determined by GPS the business day prior to the pickup. Therefore, a specific time of pickup cannot be confirmed during the initial phone call.
You will receive a confirmation call usually by noon the business day BEFORE your pickup to confirm your pickup and to provide you with a 2-hour window during which you can expect the ReStore truck to arrive at your address. If we don’t reach you, we will leave a message so please be sure to check your machine.
Your items should be preferably left outside, in the garage or on the 1st floor. Any item upstairs or downstairs must be easily accessible and able to move safely so as to not cause damage to the donor’s home or injury to drivers. Due to safety and liability concerns, our drivers are generally not permitted to negotiate stairways in order to access donations. Appliances should be disconnected prior to the arrival of our drivers as they are not equipped to disassemble or dismantle items prior to removal. Bed headboards, foot boards, and side rails should be dismantled prior to the arrival of the drivers.
