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DONATIONS FREELY ACCEPTED
AND FREELY GIVEN TO OTHERS

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT IN OUR CLOTHING BANK

 

CLOTHING DONATIONS: We accept clothing bank donations. Please bring clothing items in large bags. Please bring household items in a box to ensure items are not broken during handling. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon.

FURNITURE DONATIONS: 

  • New and gently used furniture donations must be delivered to The Cooperative Ministry's clothing bank Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon. Our staff cannot pick up furniture.

  • Before your delivery, it's best to call ahead and speak with Clothing and Furniture Bank Director Dave Peoples at (803) 799-3853, ext. 312. We cannot accept damaged furniture or items that surpass our storage capacities.​

  • The Cooperative Ministry has an ongoing need for tables, chairs, and new bedding. The bedding must be new.

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Bed sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths.

  • Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, bath rugs.

  • Sports equipment, exercise equipment, bicycles.

  • Kitchenware - pots and pans, utensils, China, vases, dishes, cutlery, glassware and silverware.

  • Small electrical appliances like power tools, irons, blenders, mixers, stereos, CD players, speakers, DVD players, VCRs, lamps, fans, and humidifiers.

  • Jewelry, crafts, mugs, candles, pictures, frames, baskets, ornaments, and hand tools.

  • Books, magazines, vinyl records, tapes, and CDs.

  • Videos, DVDs, Blu-Rays.

  • Toys, games and puzzles.

  • Musical keyboards.

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Children's car seats.

  • Major appliances.

  • Computers and printers.

  • Pianos.

  • Televisions.

  • Construction remains.

  • Firearms and accessories of any kind.

We are a 501(c)(3); your donations are tax-deductible.

CURRENT NEEDS

Women’s Plus Size Clothing

Men’s durable pants – khakis and dark jeans

Men’s 2X and larger Clothing

Tables and Chairs

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERISM?

Individuals and Groups are welcome. Please contact Scott Vaughan, Director, Community Awareness, at (803) 799-2428 or at svaughan@coopmin.org.

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MISSION FOR THE MIDLANDS

 

Helping our neighbors meet their needs for today

and their hopes for tomorrow.

THE COOPERATIVE MINISTRY

3821 West Beltline Boulevard

Columbia, SC 29204

803-799-3853

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OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Thu - 9 am to 5 pm

Fri -  9 am to Noon

In case of inclement weather,
The Cooperative Ministry follows the same decision made by Richland County officials at www.richlandcountysc.gov.

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