Where to Donate Stuffed Animals Near You: A Complete US Guide
Decluttering your kid's room and have a mountain of stuffed animals? Here's where to donate them across the US.
Condition Requirements
- Clean — machine wash gentle cycle, tumble dry low
- Intact — no rips, missing eyes, or exposed stuffing
- Odor-free — no smoke, pet, or mildew smell
Best Places to Donate in the US
Goodwill
Drop off at any Goodwill donation center. Find locations at goodwill.org.
The Salvation Army
Family stores accept stuffed animals. Some locations offer pickup for large donations.
Ronald McDonald House
Houses near children's hospitals. Some accept new or like-new plush.
Women's Shelters
Contact the National DV Hotline (1-800-799-7233) to find local shelters.
Local Animal Shelters
Accept slightly worn toys for kenneled dogs. Remove plastic eyes first.
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a small stuffed animal into a shoebox gift. Collection in Oct/Nov via Samaritan's Purse.
Buy Nothing Groups
Search Facebook for your local group. Post a photo and someone will claim them within hours.
Wash them, check for damage, call ahead. Your stuffed animals can bring comfort to a child in a shelter or a dog in a kennel.