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Clothing Donation in Asheville
Last updated: January 2, 2025
Below you'll find information on Goodwill locations, local animal rescue thrift stores, and other organizations that accept donations of clothing in Asheville. We always recommend checking the organization's website directly to ensure your donation is put to good use.
Local Charities/Nonprofits
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WNC Bridge Foundation - Located at 75 Fairview Rd, they accept donations Monday-Friday from 9-4.
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Western North Carolina Rescue Ministries - Check their site for most-needed items and when to donate.
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Zen and Now at Asheville Community Yoga - Takes seasonal clothing for thrift store. Limit to 20 donated items per person.
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Helpmate - Often looking for specific women's clothing, check their website for details.
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Hospice Home Store - Multiple locations in the area
Goodwill Locations
There are three Goodwill stores within Asheville's limits, and three others within short drives. Use the map above to find the location nearest you, and check Google Maps directions for the most accurate store hours.
Within Asheville:
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East Asheville: 86 South Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805
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South Asheville: 51 Mills Gap Road, Asheville NC 28803
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South Asheville Trailer Drop Off: 1120 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
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Hours vary, typically 10-6 M-Sat and Sunday 1-6
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West Asheville: 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
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This is a Goodwill outlet location
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Near Asheville:
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Weaverville: 50 Weaver Boulevard, Weaverville, NC 28787
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Fletcher: 3530 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
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Black Mountain: 2978 US Hwy 70W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
If you are in need of clothing
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Western Carolina Rescue Ministries - Has a free clothing closet Tuesdays & Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at 225 Patton Avenue.
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Emote and Zen and Now (inside Asheville Community Yoga) both have Name Your Own Price clothing
Previous donation sites/drives during Hurricane Helene Recovery
While these organizations do not regularly collect clothing donations, we're including them here as a honorable mentions as they all played a part in collecting and distributing clothing in the aftermath of hurricane Helene in Asheville.
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@clothesencountersavl held a clothing drive
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@themuleavl and @_roar_wnc acted as hubs for many supplies, including clothing
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Revolve gave away clothing
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@moretoloveplussizeconsignment collected donations of all sizes
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Hazel Twenty organized donations and distribution for weeks after the storm. They are now directing folks to Clothed with Care, an organization based out of Charlotte
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Louise's Kitchen in Black Mountain accepted and distributed clothing.
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Phil's Barbecue Pit turned their patio into a free clothing store
Donations Benefiting Animal Rescues
Many local Asheville animal rescues operate thrift stores that help raise funds to offset operating costs. You can donate and shop these locations!
Within Asheville:
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Asheville Humane Thrift Store: Benefits Asheville Humane Society
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Animal Haven of Asheville Thrift Shop: Benefits Animal Haven
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The Thrift Hound: Benefits Mountain Pet Rescue
Near Asheville:
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Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue Thrift Store: Benefits Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue
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Fletcher
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Donations of Kid's Clothing
These organizations accept kid's clothing, of various ages, and some also take baby equipment like strollers or play areas.
Within Asheville:
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Baby Equipment and Resources (B.E.A.R Closet)
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Three locations within Asheville and more surrounding
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Foster Child Clothing Closet from Buncombe County
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Buncombe County Health and Human Services keeps an inventory of donated clothing for children in foster care.
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