Donation FAQ

Are items donated to the ReStore used to build Habitat homes?

  • Items donated to the ReStores are sold to the public at discounted prices and the proceeds help fund local Habitat homebuilding and home repair programs. To learn more about the work we are doing in the community, visit Habitat for Humanity Portland Region.

What types of items can I donate to the ReStore?

  • Check out our donation guidelines for our full list of items. Please note that all donated items must be in new or gently used condition, clean, stain-free, ready to sell as-is, and complete with all pieces.

How does my donation to the ReStore help the environment?

  • By donating your items or shopping at the ReStore, we can give items new life and keep usable materials out of local landfills. In 2025, we diverted 8,600 tons of reusable materials from our local landfills.

Do the ReStores repair donated items and materials?

  • No, we do not have the resources to repair donated items. We request that donations are ready to sell as-is.

Is my item donation tax-deductible? 

  • Yes! We provide donation receipts that you can use for tax deduction purposes. Please note that Habitat cannot legally determine a value for your items.

What are your donation drop-off hours?

  • You can drop off donations at any of our store location until 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, and until 5:30 pm on Wednesdays – Mondays.

Is there a fee to have my donations picked up?

  • We partner with a third-party company, Resupply, for residential donation pickup service. Resupply residential pickups fee start at $99. The fee amount varies depending on the quantity and location of items. You can schedule your Resupply residential donation pickup online here.

Can the ReStore’s residential donation pickup service pick up items that are inside my house?

  • Yes, our Resupply residential donation pickup service can enter homes, pick up items from multiple floors, and disassemble items. Resupply residential pickups are able to take all items you are interested in donating and bring them to the ReStore, and they ethically dispose of anything we cannot accept for donation.  

Why can’t you accept my donation?

  • On occasion, we cannot accept donations due to condition or our guidelines. If you have questions about if your item(s) will be accepted, please call us at 971-229-8888 or email us at pickups@habitatportlandregion.org before donating your items.