Moving Resources

Blessed Sacrament Parish
Food Pantry: Our Parish based food pantry serves an average of 225 families each month. As a member of “The Food Pantries of the Capital District”, we follow the geographic boundaries put in place by this group.
Thrift Store: Our Parish Thrift Store provides a place for families in the area to purchase at very reasonable prices articles of clothing, shoes, boots, coats, dishware, glassware, lamps, books, small furniture pieces, young children’s furniture, toys and much, much more. The Thrift Store operates through the generosity of our parishioners and others who donate items.
607 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Capital Region Furniture Bank
“Furniture Donors donate gently used furniture from our list of approved home furnishings. Donors can be anyone from within the community: individuals, private organizations, or public entities.”
“Clean winter coats, Hats and Socks, Diapers (all sizes), Diaper Wipes, and Diaper Cream, Clean, unused pajamas for children aged birth to ten, Personal Hygiene, Feminine Products and Wooden Toys.”
138 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206

City Mission of Schenectady
“With nearly 100 men, women and children staying with us each night, there are always items that we are in need of to keep our shelters running!”
“Your gift of an automobile can help to change lives in our community! We work with Donate-A-Car to process your donation. City Mission receives 70% of the net proceeds to benefit those in need.”
Please visit their website for more details.

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Multiple Locations in Schenectady, NY

Franklin Community Center
Food, Clothing, Household Items and Furniture. Please visit their website for more details and drop off location/times.
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10 Franklin St, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Grassroot Givers
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“Due to our limited space we are currently focusing on basic essentials – books, clothing, dishes, pots, pans, linens, lamps, etc.”

1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY 12208

Habitat for Humanity ReStores
“Habitat ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more from individuals and companies. Each ReStore is unique, and many locations also accept items outside these categories.”

Capital District HFH ReStore, 70 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12205
Schenectady County HFH ReStore, 115 # Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
Columbia County HFH ReStore, 829 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534
Glens Falls HFH ReStore, 1373 U.S. Route 9, Moreau, NY 12828

Locks of Love
“10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length that can be used in a hairpiece” Please visit Locks for Love’s website for more information about donating.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
“Small, lightweight blankets and throws, especially fleece
New or gently-used towels
We are unable to accept sheets, large comforters, bedspreads or anything filled with batting.”

Check their website for their full wishlist,
3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204

Noah’s Attic
“Donations of clothing and household items in good condition are accepted during open hours. Due to space limitations, we do not accept furniture, computers, TVs, or large-item donations.”
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10 W High St, Ballston Spa, New York 12020

No Bottom Left Behind Diaper Bank
NBLB accepts donations of open boxes and samples of diapers and wipes.
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St. Catherine’s Center for Children
40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Please see website for details. You need to call ahead.

The Quest for Grace Foundation
“We rely entirely on donations for the goods we provide foster children. We are always in need of new or gently used items.”
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The RED Bookshelf
“We take books written for all ages of children: board books, picture books, leveled readers, early chapter and young adult. If you have books to donate, email info@theredbookshelf.org to set an appointment!”
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Things of My Very Own
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249 Green St, Schenectady, New York 12305

Wellspring
“New or gently worn jackets and coats, New or gently worn hats, scarves, and mittens, Dish sets (complete sets of 4 or more), Glassware (complete sets of 4 or more), Flatware (complete sets of 4 or more), Pots and Pans (must be free of rust, have all their handles and lids and be in a single box), Small furniture (tables, lamps) and Gently worn clothing (Must be clean – no more than two bags).” Please check their website for a complete list of items and guidelines.

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480 Broadway, LL-20, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

At Home

Albany, NY

Bob’s Discount Furniture

Latham, NY

Boscov’s

Albany & Clifton Park, NY

Ethan Allen

Colonie, NY

HomeGoods

Multiple Locations in the Capital District

La-Z-Boy Furniture Store