In-Kind Donation Center

In-Kind Donations

Following COVID-19 safe practices, Catholic Charities’ In-Kind Donation Center is limiting the number of furniture pickups.  Only certain items will be scheduled and for the safety of our community, staff and volunteers, we ask that the items be placed outside, in a covered area or in the garage.  Call
(505) 724-4678 and leave a message with you name, number, and a description of your donation. A volunteer will return your call as soon as possible. 

Please help us ensure the safety of our staff. 
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If you are sick or have sick family members in your home, please do not call until everyone in the household has been symptom-free for at least two weeks.
​We need:
-Coffee Pots
- Lamps
- Pots and Pans
- Indoor Trash Cans (Large and Small)
- 1 Gallon Size Trash Bags
- Sponges
- Brooms and Dust Pans
- Mops
- Paper Towels
- Kleenex (all sizes including travel)
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We unfortunately cannot accept:
- King-size beds
- Analog televisions
- Sectional sofas
- Hutches, credenzas
- Entertainment centers
- Clothing

Our Donation Center is not currently open for walk-in donations. If you have donations you are able to deliver, please call (505) 724-4678 and leave a voice message with your name and phone number. A volunteer will call back shortly to schedule a drop off or pickup!

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For more information to volunteer click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What items do you accept?

We accept items that help us furnish apartment-sized dwellings for families and individuals according to our mission of DIGNITY. Items fit for apartment living that are gently used and in good working order are gladly accepted.

Items that can be picked up (call to arrange):

• Gently used beds (must be in good shape)
• Kitchen tables and chairs
• Lamps
• Dressers
• Working computers

Items to drop off: 

• Working computers
• Lamps,
• Linens
• Blankets
• Dishes
• Glasses
• Silverware
• Pots & Pans

what parts of the city can you pick up from?

Items can be picked up from most of the following areas:

• Albuquerque
• Bernalillo
• Rio Rancho

what is the impact of the items donated?

Your in kind donation helps to provide safety, refuge and hope for homeless and refugee families beginning their path to self-sufficiency in central New Mexico. With your generosity, we have been able to provide comfortable, furnished housing for families as large as 12!

How do I Receive an IRS tax deduction?

Upon pick-up or drop off of your items, you will receive a receipt. This is your official receipt for tax purposes, so remember to file it for away tax time!

How much do you charge for pick-up?

Pick-up of your items is completely FREE!

What items are not accepted?

We do not accept the following items: 

• Pianos
• Large appliances
• Clothing
• Anything damaged or unusable​
• TVs without a digital converter box

If you have any of the above items, our partner St. Vincent de Paul ​will accept them.
​They can be reached at 505-346-1500. Thank you!

What are your current needs?

Current Critical Needs:
(all items must be clean and in good shape) 

• Blankets and Comforters
• Blu-Ray and DVDs (especially children's TV shows and movies)
• Beds
• Dressers
• Kitchen tables
• Kitchen chairs
• Sofas
• Side Chairs
• Twin /Full sheet sets
• Twin/Full blankets
• New Pillows
• Kitchen towels
• Hot pads

Other donation options:

Thank you for choosing to donate to Catholic Charities. Click here to find out other ways to donate

Food assistance: 
CABQ  - Food and Commodity Assistance 
Meal Sites for Children
Senior Food Hotline: 1-800-432-2080
The Community Pantry – Gallup
ECHO Food Bank – Farmington
Roadrunner Food Bank – Albuquerque
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – Clovis
The Food Depot – Santa Fe
Food Pantry list