Goodwill donation information http://www.goodwillgreatplains.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goodwill-Donation-Guide-2021.pdf
Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelter Needs List
Hygiene Products: Toilet Paper, Men’s and Women’s – Shaving Cream, Shampoo/Conditioner, Body Washes/Bath Soap, Lotions, Kleenex, Q-Tips, Deodorant, Razors, Liquid Hand Soap, Scented Body Spray, Hair Brushes & Combs, Women’s personal hygiene products.
Baby Items: Diapers preferably large size, Baby Wipes, Diaper Rash Cream, Baby Wash and Lotions, Infant and Toddler Socks and clothing, Baby pajamas.
Cleaning Supplies: Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Window Cleaner, Kitchen Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Brushes, Floor Cleaner (Pine Sol), Paper Towels, Dusting Spray, Comet, Spic N Span, Soft Scrub, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Dust Mops, Brooms, any type of Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaners.
Large and Small Trash Bags (tall kitchen, lawn & leaf and small wastebasket sizes)
Linens: Pillows, Twin and Full Size Sheet Sets, Pillow Cases, Crib Sheets, Comforters, Dish Towels, Hand Towels, Bath Towels, Wash Clothes, Bath Mats & Rugs, Vinyl Shower Curtains
First Aid Supplies: Band Aids, Anti-Biotic and Hydrocortisone Ointments/Creams, Peroxide, Gauze Pads, First Aid Tape, First Aid Kits, Thermometers (infant and adult), Tweezers, Alcohol Pads, Antiseptic Wipes.
Clothing: Seasonal clothing for men, women and children’s in all sizes, sleep pants, pajamas, women’s robes, slippers, shoes and boots (for work and winter)
Non-Perishable Food Items: Soups, Juices, Broth, Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Canned Chicken, Canned or Shelf Stable Meals, Ravioli, Spaghettios, Coffee, Coffee Filters, Creamer, Seasonings, Salt & Pepper, Sugar and Flour. Perishable food items that may be delivered include milk, butter and cheese.
Miscellaneous: Bus Tokens for Mason City Transit and Regional Transit
Donation hours are Monday – Friday 8am -4pm or by appointment
Women’s shelter address: 202 – 1st Street NW Mason City Iowa 50401 641-423-5920
Men’s Shelter address: 307 N Monroe Ave Mason City Iowa 50401 641-380-0047
Monetary Donations are also accepted
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Drop-off Locations: ReStore (Tues/Thurs only) 517 1st St NW Mason City (641-424-8978)
Landfill of NI 15942 Killdeer Ave Clear Lake (641-357-5452)
Donation Items Accepted:
- Refrigerators
- Stoves/Ovens
- Dishwashers
- Range hoods
- Microwaves
- Cabinets (must include cabinet doors)
- Countertops (complete sections, no partial)
- Light fixtures (include all parts, hanging brackets
- Toilets
- Vanity cabinet with sink
- Cabinets
- Bathroom accessories (new/ nearly new parts; cleaned & dried)
- Light fixtures (include all parts, hanging brackets)
- Shower/ tub inserts
- Chairs
- Tables
- Sofas
- Bedframes
- Bedroom furniture
- China cabinets
- Book shelves
Flooring(Full Boxes Only, New/Nearly Boxes)
- Tile
- Laminate
- Hardwood
- Area Rugs
- Carpet (new, used must be approved before acceptance)
- Landscaping blocks
- Landscaping trim
- Gardening tools
- Patio furniture
- Lawn decor
- Fire pits
- Mulch, soil & rock
- Grills & outdoor cooking appliances
- Play sets
- Decking – complete
- Outdoor power equipment
- Lawnmowers in good running condition
Doors & Windows (Must Be In Very Good Condition)
- Interior
- Exterior (entry doors)
- Storm/ screen
- Patio doors
- Bi-fold doors
- Garage doors (included tracks & all necessary hardware)
- Windows (no older than 10 years, no single pane)
- Washers & Dryers
- Water heaters
- Furnaces
- Small Appliances
- Room & Air Conditioners
- Flat Screen TVs
- Entertainment equipment
- Picture frames
- Lamps
- Books
- Decorative dishes
- Wall decor
- Home decor
- Framed mirrors
- Seasonal decorations
- Paint (latex only, unopened full cans, never frozen)
- Painting supplies & accessories
- Hardware (sorted; hinges, cabinet pulls, nuts, bolts, etc.)
- Plumbing supplies
- General tools
- Foam Insulation (complete sheets)
- Cabinets (undamaged, wood or metal)
- Lumber (no nails or scraps, 4′ or longer)
- Wallpaper (full rolls only, undamaged rolls)
Lighting-Must Include All Parts & Hardware
- Ceiling fans
- Ceiling lights
- Outdoor lights
- Exercise Equipment (in good working condition)
- boats & Watercraft (in good working condition)
- Sporting Gear
- Vehicles (in good working condition)
- Antiques
- Estates
Items NOT Accepted Partial, rusty, or oil based cans of paint; broken electronics/appliances; console, tube or projection TVs; torn or stained furniture; fluorescent light fixtures & light bulbs; unframed glass or mirrors; glass shower doors; window coverings (curtains, shades, blinds); exercise equipment 5 years or older; ladders; tires/automotive parts; chemicals/pesticides/cleaners; waterbeds or waterbed frames; computers; CRT computer monitors; printers; fax machines; dimensional lumber less than 4′ long; no partial boxes of flooring; no used tile or tile flooring of less than 1 box; broken or damaged doors (interior, exterior); sheet goods (drywall, plywood, etc.) less than 1/2 sheet; clothing; toys; baby items (pack ‘n play, car seats, cribs strollers, walkers, etc.); any material containing (or may contain) asbestos (very old shingles, tile, mastic or insulation).
Affordables
Affordables is a division of NIVC Services, Inc and currently trains over 40 people with disabilities in a retail setting.
Hours for the Affordables Thrift Store (315 N. Delaware, 423-7071) are 9am-7pm M-F and 9-5 on Saturday.
Hours for Affordables on 1st (219 1st Street SW, 423-0236) are 9am-5pm T-Sat.
Affordables accepts donations from the community Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00-6:45 and Saturdays from 9:00-4:45. Affordables on 1st accepts furniture and larger items Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00-4:45. Affordables also provides a “pick-up” services for donations Monday thru Friday FREE of CHARGE! Call or email Steve Beavers at 423.7071 or steve@nivcservices.org to schedule an appointment today.
One Vision at the General Store
We ask that all items to be donated are in sellable condition.
We are unable to accept:
Air Conditioners / Dehumidifiers Baby Furnishings (cribs, high chairs, car seats) Console Stereos Encyclopedias & Text Books Furniture or items with odor or lots of animal hair Large Appliances / Microwaves Non-working electrical items
Paint / Hazardous or Flammable Chemicals / Tires TVs / Computers or any parts of them Water damaged or ruined items
We reserve the right to refuse any item.
Please do not leave donations after hours.
Salvation Army
Accepts: Appliances, automobiles, clothing, furniture, household goods, and many miscellaneous items form books to bikes to mowers.
https://satruck.org/Home/DonationValueGuide for values on items accepted