Donate Housewares, Reusable Bags, and More!
Think about what you needed setting up your first apartment. Those are the same things our recipients need! Contact the ALIVE! Housewares Program at housewares@alive-inc.org with the items you wish to donate and to schedule a drop-off time at Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King Street). Items must be in good condition. Donations must be from the current list of Accepted Housewares Donations.
If you have a small donation, 1-2 boxes, you may also take it to Cogir of Old Town (400 N. Washington Street) daily from 10 am – 3 pm. We have to move all donations from this site to Fairlington United Methodist Church, so please take any larger donations to Fairlington. The ALIVE! Housewares Program also accepts laundry detergent, and dish soap.
If you would like to donate computers or other electronics please contact Computer Core. Alexandria residents may recycle small kitchen appliances that are not appropriate for ALIVE! at Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection (3224 Colvin Street) on Mondays and Saturdays from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. Reworld Alexandria/Arlington (5301 Eisenhower Avenue) also accepts large items that need to be discarded.
Unfortunately, ALIVE! does not accept clothing but Look Again Thrift Shop (900 King Street) is a great location to bring clothing donations.
| ACCEPTED HOUSEWARES DONATIONS | |
| Bedding (Sheets, Blankets, Comforters) | Every day dishes – plates and bowls (No fine china) |
| Bed Pillows | Stainless steel flatware – forks, knives, spoons (no silver) |
| Towels and washcloths | Drinking glasses (no stemware) |
| Bath mats | Basic cooking utensils – spoons, spatulas, graters, peelers, whisks, measuring cups, can openers |
| Shower curtain liners (new or like new liners) with hooks | Can Openers (manual) |
| Brooms | Medium-size pots, pans and skillets |
| Blenders | Colanders |
| Coffee makers | Cutting boards |
| Crock pots | Food storage containers |
| Lamps | Kitchen knives |
| Microwaves | Mixing bowls |
| Mixers | Dish towels and cleaning cloths |
| Toasters | Pot holders |
| Vacuum cleaners | Trash cans (kitchen-size) |
| NOT ACCEPTED | |
| Damaged, stained, or torn items | Outdoor grilling tools |
| Cupcake tins, bundt cake pans, cookie cutters | Specialty/novelty utensils, appliances, or other items |
| Curtains and curtain rods | Stemware – wine, champagne, martini, margarita glasses |
| Decorative pillows | Water bottles or travel mugs |
| Holiday items | No King Sized Sheets |
