ReStore: Donating Materials

Your contributions are welcome . . . and needed. A pick-up service is available; however all donations must be screened first. Donation to the ReStore are tax-deductible to the fullest extent alloted by law. Donated items are re-sold inexpensively, with proceeds benefiting our affordable house building operations.

Please do not drop off items to the ReStore without scheduling an appointment. All donations must be screened first.

To make a donation to the ReStore, please call ReStore Manager, Joe Robertson (302) 652-5181. Please leave a detailed voice mail message if he is not available.

Appliances

We accept most appliances and they should be less than 8 years old, clean, in 100% working order with no missing parts. We will test them when they are brought in and if they do not work, we will return them to you. Please include any owners' manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation. We are not accepting dishwashers or mounted microwaves.

Cabinets

We prefer kitchen cabinets as a complete set, but will take individual cabinets, depending on the type of cabinet and current inventory. Whenever possible, cabinetry should include all hardware pieces and shelving.

Doors

We accept doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc.

Fans

We accept fans if they are complete and in working condition only.

Hardware

We accept any nails, screws, complete door knobs & cocksets.

Lighting

We accept light fixtures in working condition, but currently do not need commercial lighting such as ballasts with pcb's.

Lumber • Plywood • Trim

We accept full and1/2 sheets of plywood. We accept full lengths of lumber. We will accept trim in smaller pieces, but not less than 4 feet long. Please, no rot or nails sticking out of lumber.

Mirror • Glass

Mirror and glass is accepted if certain conditions apply. Please call prior to donating these items.

Paint

We will take full containers of latex paint purchased from a paint store! NO LEFTOVERS, remixed or base paint! We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances, (i.e. pesticides, powders, or other chemicals).

Plumblng • SINKS • COMMODES

We accept sinks and vanities if they are in good condition and clean. We accept commodes only if they are in working condition and are the low flush (1.6 gallon) type. They must be very clean!! We will not take a dirty commode under any circumstance.

Tools

We accept all hand and power tools in working condition.

Windows • Screens

We accept a variety of windows. All windows glass must be intact. If the window has been previously installed it must be in excellent condition.