Donation

Policy

It is the policy of the Orange County Department of Social Services to accept donations of new, unused items. We are always in need of the following:

  • Blankets
  • Children's books
  • Children's clothing
  • Toys

Gently used children's books and plastic toys are also accepted for the waiting rooms.

Alternate Donation Organizations

Your thoughtful donation is important to us and the families of Orange County. However, due to space limitations, we are not able to accept all types of donations. If your donation did not meet the criteria described above, please consider donating your items to one of the following charitable organizations in Orange County. Thank you for your generosity! 

If you have any questions about whether your donation is appropriate for Social Services, please call 919-245-2800.

Clothing

  • Club No Va: 919-967-6985
  • Inter-Faith Council: 919-929-6380
  • Kids on the Grow: 919-644-2151
  • Orange Congregations in Mission: 919-732-6194
  • PTA Thrift Shops: 919-967-1272 / 919-942-6101
  • Salvation Army: 919-688-7306
  • Secret Closet: 919-732-1254

Food

  • Abundant Life: 919-732-6460
  • Food Bank of North Carolina: 919-956-2513
  • Inter-Faith Council 919-929-6380
  • Orange Congregations in Mission: 919-732-6194
  • Salvation Army: 919-688-7306

Furniture & Appliances

  • Orange Congregations in Mission: 919-732-6194
  • PTA Thrift Shops: 919-967-1272 / 919-942-6101
  • Salvation Army: 919-688-7306