Donation Guidelines

We will accept your donations in a bag, in a box or on hangers. Please make sure your items are freshly washed and free from orders such as mold, mildew, cigarette smoke, or moth balls. We do not have a wash machine on the property.

We accept all clothing and accessories, no matter what season it is.

• Clean, gently worn or new clothing for adults, children & infants
• Linens, Bedding, Towels, Blankets & Curtains
• Shoes, Boots and Clothing Accessories

Please make sure your donations are:

• Clean
• Free of animal hair
• Not worn down
• Not excessively wrinkled
• Free of snags or holes
• Free of spots and stains
• Shoes should not be excessively worn, dirty,scratched or scuffed

Seasonal Change-Overs
Twice a year, staff and volunteers change-over all the merchandise to display a new season of clothing. A “Quarter Sale” is held semiannually  in the Spring and Fall before the racks are emptied and the floors are cleaned.

Unacceptable Items
We accept and sell CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND LINEN ITEMS ONLY. However, if you are dropping off clothing, we will accept your household items which we  give to Restored Blessings. Ideally, we would prefer that you to donate your household items directly to one of the other thrift stores listed below.

The following items are DEFINITELY NEVER ACCEPTED BY THE CLOTHES SHOP:

• Microwave ovens
• Exercise equipment
• Computer Equipment
• Baby equipment or furniture
• Appliances
• Electronic equipment
• Mattresses
• Furniture

Consider listing your items on WinonaShares.org, an on-line Free Store that helps you give away your unwanted items without leaving your home. Anyone interested in your items will call you directly to work out the details of the exchange.

Or, try calling one of these other thrift stores to see if they will accept your non-clothing donations.

 Related Links:

• About the Clothes Shop
• Clothes Shop Volunteer Opportunities